Category: Sports News

FC Dallas’ Ricardo Pepi Wins MLS Young Player of Year

FC Dallas star Ricardo Pepi was named the 2021 MLS Young Player of the Year on Thursday. The 18-year-old forward led his club with 13 goals and added three assists in 31 games, including 24 starts. He recorded his first MLS hat trick against the LA Galaxy on July 24 and scored twice in games…


Denmark to Wear Clothes With ‘Critical Messages’ in Qatar

COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Denmark’s national soccer team will wear “human rights messages” on their training clothes at next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Denmark earned a spot in the tournament last month. In the wake of qualification, the Danish soccer federation said Wednesday it has launched a series of “critical initiatives.” Qatar has faced criticism amid reports…


Federer Is Very Important for Our Sport, Says Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he hopes rival Roger Federer will return to competitive action soon and be able to compete with the best again after the Swiss great said he would miss the Australian Open in January. Federer, 40, told Swiss media he is unlikely to return to competition until mid-2022…


State Media Release Attributed to Peng Raises WTA Concerns

BEIJING—The head of the women’s professional tennis tour questioned the legitimacy of what Chinese state media said was a retraction by a Grand Slam doubles champion who has accused a former top government official of sexual assault. WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said Wednesday that a statement attributed to Peng Shuai and tweeted out by…


Weah’s Goal Gains US Bumpy 1–1 Draw at Jamaica in Qualifier

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Damion Lowe leapt above Walker Zimmerman at the top of the 6-yard box in the 84th minute and headed Leon Bailey’s corner kick to the left of U.S. goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Back at The Office for the first time in 25 months, yellow-clad Reggae Boyz fans erupted at the apparent go-ahead goal. But wait!…


Want to Own a Share of the Green Bay Packers? Buy a Piece of the Team for $300, but Don’t Expect Dividends or a Gain

The only publicly traded National Football League team is offering shares to the public for just the sixth time in history. Here are the details. What Happened The Green Bay Packers are offering shares of the team for sale beginning Nov. 16. Shares will be sold at a price of $300 each and an additional…


Pelicans Beat Grizzlies 112–101 to Snap 9-game Losing Streak

NEW ORLEANS—Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Brandon Ingram returned from a seven-game absence to add 19 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 112–101 on Saturday night to snap a nine-game losing streak. The victory was the first at home this season for the Pelicans, who had lost 12 of their first 13…


No. 1 South Carolina Cruises to 72–41 Win Over South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—South Carolina shot 46.7 percent from the field and made quick work of South Dakota on Friday night at the Mammoth Sports Construction Invitational, but it was the stingy defensive effort that led the No. 1 Gamecocks to a 72–41 win over South Dakota. Destanni Henderson scored 15 points, including 4 3-pointers for…


David Scores in 57Th Minute to Help Canada to 1-0 Win Over Costa Rica

EDMONTON—Before the Canadian men’s national soccer team faced Costa Rica on Friday, coach John Herdman passed on some wisdom he’d received earlier in the week from NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson-“play the game, not the occasion.” Striker Jonathan David had a game-breaking moment, and it made for a memorable occasion. His 57th-minute goal lifted Canada…


2 Athletes COVID-19 Positive in Beijing Games Warmup Events

BEIJING—Organizers of February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing said Friday that two foreign athletes had tested positive for COVID-19 in ongoing test events for the Games. They also expressed sympathy for a Polish luge competitor who cracked his left kneecap and suffered deep cuts on his right leg at the Olympic sliding center this week in…