UCLA’s Lauren Betts, left, battles Nebraska’s Alexis Markowski and Allison Weidner, right, in the post during the Bruins’ 91-54 win over Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Lauren Betts took the pass in the post midway through the third quarter, firmly grabbing the ball with both hands. She swung … Read more
Apr 26, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis (22) singled to right field and drove in a run against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired first baseman Matt Mervis and cash from the Chicago … Read more
EAST RUTHERFORD – Brian Daboll stood behind the lectern in the bowels of MetLife Stadium and addressed the media seated in front of him. His message wasn’t one for them, though. These words seemed postmarked for Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch. Get a quarterback. Get that quarterback to play well. “You’ll have an … Read more
Report: Sixers among the ‘potential suitors’ for Lonnie Walker IV originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers are reportedly among the possible NBA destinations for Lonnie Walker IV. Marc Stein reported Sunday that Walker’s “potential suitors” are “said to include the Sixers, Wolves, Heat, Nuggets and Celtics.” Walker is currently playing for Lithuanian club … Read more
CHARLOTTETOWN — Preston Lounsbury and Alex Mercier scored two goals apiece as the Moncton Wildcats topped the Charlottetown Islanders 6-3 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday. Adam Fortier-Gendron and Yoan Loshing had the other goals for Moncton. Anthony Flanagan, Ross Campbell and Mathis Valente tallied for Charlottetown. HUSKIES 5 FOREURS 4 VAL-D’OR, … Read more
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress scored 24 points and Nate Pickens made two free throws with less than a second remaining to help UC Riverside slip past St. Thomas-Minnesota 81-79 in overtime on Sunday. Pickens’ foul shots came after Nolan Minessale made a free throw on both sides of a timeout to tie the … Read more
Travis Kelce delivered a vintage fantasy football performance in Week 17. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Week 17 came in with big performances but several key veteran ones stuck out and delivered when fantasy managers needed them the most. As we close out the 2024 season, let’s take a look at several key Week … Read more
Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin and Gordie Howe are the only players in NHL history to score at least 800 goals. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) A once seemingly unbreakable NHL record could fall as early as the 2024-25 season thanks to the goal-scoring prowess of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin. The Great Eight is within … Read more
Cam Ward set the Division I record for career passing TDs in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) Cam Ward now has the most passing TDs of any quarterback at the top two levels of college football. Ward’s TD pass to Jacolby George in the first quarter of Saturday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl … Read more
Parker Kingston’s punt return TD gave BYU a three-score lead it wouldn’t relinquish in the Alamo Bowl against Colorado. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) BYU made the final game of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders’ Colorado careers one to forget. The No. 17 Cougars blew out the No. 23 Buffaloes 36-14 in … Read more