Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin hopes patience pays off soon against Rangers
ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through the first two games of the Washington Capitals' first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0.Coach...
View ArticleCommanders to retire Darrell Green's No. 28 jersey
Darrell Green played 20 seasons with the Washington Redskins, helping them win two Super Bowls during his Pro Football Hall of Fame career. Now the franchise is planning to retire his No. 28 jersey.The...
View ArticleChicago Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white...
CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.Manager Craig...
View ArticleRafael Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first...
MADRID — Rafael Nadal didn't need much effort as he cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday.Nadal looked in good form for...
View ArticleNFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects
The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects.The NFL...
View ArticleWrexham schedules 3 games in U.S. and Canada this summer
WREXHAM, Wales — Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer.Details were announced in an online video on Thursday, confirming two games in California and...
View ArticleBob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada, dies at 90
TORONTO — Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half-century who served as the soundtrack for some of the national sport's biggest moments, has died. He was 90.Friend and fellow broadcaster...
View ArticleCyclones and Wildcats will open 2025 season in the annual college football...
Iowa State and Kansas State will play their 2025 season opener in Ireland at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.The Cyclones and Wildcats will close the 2024 regular season in Ames, Iowa, on Nov....
View ArticleSuns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series...
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle.Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Suns are in a 2-0 hole heading into Friday's Game 3...
View ArticleDusty Baker wins lifetime achievement award by Baseball Digest
NEW YORK — Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.The beloved Baker retired following the 2023 season after spending 56 years in the majors as a player,...
View ArticleBlackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal.The team announced the move on Thursday....
View ArticleNFL draft first round turns into a QB bonanza with a record-setting 6 taken...
Quarterbacks went off the draft board at a record-setting pace.Thursday night was the fourth time in the common draft era starting in 1967 that QBs went with the top three picks, with three more going...
View ArticleNFL draft gives players opportunity to flaunt their style on the red carpet
DETROIT — The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style.Terrion Arnold made the most of it.The former Alabama cornerback, styled by Tom Marchitelli, stole the show on the red carpet...
View ArticleWNBA training camps begin with Caitlin Clark, rookie class and free agency...
NEW YORK — There is a buzz around the opening of WNBA training camps with the arrival of Caitlin Clark, the rest of her heralded rookie class and major offseason free agency moves that included former...
View ArticleMLB's presence in Mexico goes beyond just hosting another regular-season series
MEXICO CITY — When the Houston Astros take on the Colorado Rockies this weekend, it will be the seventh regular-season series played in Mexico. Major League Baseball's presence in the country, however,...
View ArticleOrioles send former No. 1 pick Jackson Holliday back to minors after he hit...
BALTIMORE — Highly touted prospect Jackson Holliday has been optioned to the minor leagues by the Baltimore Orioles after starting his big league career with a disappointing thud.Holliday was promoted...
View ArticleGiannis Antetokounmpo ruled out of Game 3 in Bucks-Pacers playoff series
INDIANAPOLIS — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that Antetokounmpo did...
View ArticleTake two: Biden to host Las Vegas Ace after botching their last WNBA...
President Biden will host the 2023 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces next month, after being criticized for not inviting them when they won the 2022 championship.After being criticized for the 2022 snub,...
View ArticleUnexploded American bomb from World War II, found near German soccer stadium,...
An unexploded American bomb from World War II, found near the stadium of German soccer team Mainz 05, was successfully defused Friday.The 1,102-pound bomb was found near a roundabout in Mainz during...
View ArticleAthletes tied to Iowa gambling sting want damages in civil lawsuit against...
Attorneys for more than two dozen Iowa and Iowa State athletes who were ensnared in a state gambling sting filed a civil lawsuit Friday seeking unspecified monetary damages from the state and its...
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