Category: Sports News

Djokovic, Federer Could Meet in Wimbledon Final; Halep Out

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and eight-time titlist Roger Federer were placed on opposite halves of the Wimbledon bracket in Friday’s draw, meaning they only could meet in the final—which would be a rematch of their epic 2019 title showdown. The reigning women’s champion, No. 3-ranked Simona Halep, pulled out of the field just before the…


Young Scores 48 Points, Hawks Beat Bucks 116–113 in Game 1

MILWAUKEE—Trae Young remains as poised as ever in hostile environments in his first postseason. Young scored 48 points, Clint Capela converted a go-ahead putback with 29.8 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116–113 on Wednesday night to open the Eastern Conference finals. The Hawks improved to 6–2 in road playoff games…


Malone Closes in on Tokyo Ticket at US Olympic Trials

Brody Malone backed up his win at the U.S. National Championships by taking the lead after Day 1 of the United States Olympic gymnastics trials on Thursday, as the Tokyo men’s team began to come into focus. Malone, who claimed his first national title three weeks ago, was back on top again in St. Louis…


Pistons Win Lottery, Receive No. 1 Pick in 2021 NBA Draft

Newly selected Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace tapped his fist on the table a few times, then clapped his hands and pointed one finger skyward. After one of the worst seasons in franchise history, Detroit has something to celebrate. The Pistons won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, meaning they’ll have the No….


Kobe Bryant’s Widow to Settle Lawsuit Over Deadly Crash

LOS ANGELES—Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant, her children and relatives of other victims filed a settlement agreement notice Tuesday with a federal judge in Los Angeles but…


‘Euphoria’ for Denmark After Difficult Start at Euro 2020

COPENHAGEN—Kasper Schmeichel described his feelings after Denmark’s win over Russia at the European Championship with one word. ”Euphoria,” the goalkeeper said. That sense of unbridled joy is a nice feeling for a team that’s been through, as Schmeichel put it, ”a turbulent emotional roller coaster” at Euro 2020 but now has every reason to look…


Manuel Brings US Swimming Trials to Inspiring End

The United States Olympic swimming trials wrapped up on Sunday with Simone Manuel winning the 50 meters freestyle to snatch a spot in Tokyo after missing out in the 100 meters free, which she won at the 2016 Rio Games. Also earning a Tokyo ticket in the final night of action in Omaha was Bobby…


‘Can’t Miss Him More:’ Shiffrin Reflects on Her Late Father

Mikaela Shiffrin’s tentative plans on Father’s Day: Dinner with family. Perhaps a board game or a movie. Definitely some Jimmy Buffet or Paul Simon music. Because that’s the sort of celebration Jeff Shiffrin would’ve wanted. Rarely a day goes by when some image, moment or song doesn’t remind the American skiing great of her dad,…


Humbert Stuns Rublev to Claim Halle Title

France’s Ugo Humbert pulled off a surprise 6–3 7–6(4) win over world number seven Andrey Rublev to claim his maiden ATP 500 title on the Halle grasscourts on Sunday. Humbert stepped up his Wimbledon preparations by producing a clinical display, winning 85 percent of his first-serve points and hitting nine aces to extend his perfect…


Qatar to Require Fans at 2022 World Cup to Be Vaccinated

Qatar will require spectators at the 2022 World Cup to have received coronavirus vaccines to get into games, the government has announced. Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani told Qatar newspaper editors that the Gulf nation is trying to secure a million vaccine doses to immunize fans wanting to watch the…