Tag: Sports

Deputies: Alabama Player Drove 141 mph to Evade Traffic Stop

BONIFAY, Fla.—Suspended Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell drove over 141 mph (227 kph) while trying to evade deputies before his arrest on drug charges in the Florida Panhandle last week, authorities said. Mitchell and another man, who was a passenger in Mitchell’s car, were arrested last week and charged with possession of marijuana with…


Urias Lined up to Start Dodgers’ Opener; Kershaw `Excited’

GOODYEAR, Ariz.—Julio Urías is lined up to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day—and that’s just fine with teammate Clayton Kershaw. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts hasn’t announced his scheduled starter for March 30 against Arizona. Roberts, however, told reporters Tuesday that Urías will pitch Friday in a Cactus League game against Milwaukee…


George Leaves With Injury as Clippers Lose to Thunder

LOS ANGELES—Paul George went down hard in the fourth quarter. He may have taken the Los Angeles Clippers’ championship hopes with him. George got hurt in Tuesday night’s 101–100 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The star guard hit the court after getting fouled by Luguentz Dort with 4:38 remaining. He lay…


Ohtani Fans Trout, Japan Tops US 3–2 for WBC Championship

MIAMI—Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout had dreamed of this moment, along with millions of fans throughout Japan and the United States: the two biggest stars on the planet, longtime teammates, facing each other at 60 feet, 6 inches, the world title at stake. Of course, the count went full. And then Ohtani got Trout to…


Dont’a Hightower Retires From NFL After Decade With Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.—Dont’a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker, who did not play last season, announced his retirement Tuesday in an essay posted on the Players’ Tribune website. It ends a decade-long run in New England that began with the Patriots selecting him 25th…


Willis Reed, Leader on Knicks’ 2 Title Teams, Dies at 80

NEW YORK—Hall of Famer Willis Reed, the beloved former New York Knicks player who won two championships, has died at the age of 80, the National Basketball Retired Players Association said on Tuesday. The seven-time All-Star spent his decade-long career with the Knicks, where he famously took the court in Game 7 of the 1970…


Trout Might Not Get to Hit Vs Ohtani in WBC Championship

MIAMI—That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen. Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico and advance to Tuesday night’s championship game against the United States, but Shota Imanaga will start on the mound for the Samurai Warriors. If Trout is to bat against his…


Kempe Leads Kings Into 1st Place With 8–2 Win Over Flames

LOS ANGELES—Drew Doughty and Viktor Arvidsson scored in Los Angeles’ four-goal first period, Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, and the Kings cruised into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with an 8–2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Carl Grundstrom had two goals and Gabriel Vilardi and Mikey Anderson…


Navratilova Says She Is Cancer-Free, Returns to Her TV Work

LONDON—Martina Navratilova returned to TV work at Tennis Channel for its coverage of the Miami Open on Tuesday, less than three months after saying she had throat cancer and breast cancer. “It’s great to be back … Thrilled to be here,” said the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall…


Nadal out of Top 10 for 1st Time Since 2005

Rafa Nadal’s absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-time Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the “man to beat” at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness. Nadal was forced to skip the Masters…