Tag: Sports

Scheffler Holds WM Phoenix Open Lead in Bid to Repeat

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Scottie Scheffler held onto the lead Saturday at the WM Phoenix Open in a bid to successfully defend his title and regain the No. 1 spot in the world. The second-ranked Scheffler shot a 3–under 68 in front of some 200,000 fans at TPC Scottsdale to get to 13 under, two strokes ahead of…


Russell Shines in Return to Lakers After Trade by T-wolves

SAN FRANCISCO—D’Angelo Russell had 15 points, six assists and five rebounds in his Lakers return after being acquired from Minnesota at the trade deadline, Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, and Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 109–103 on Saturday night in a rivalry missing the star power of injured greats LeBron James and Stephen…


Super Bowl Guide: Where to Watch and Who to Watch

PHOENIX — The Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is rapidly approaching. Here are some things to know ahead of Sunday’s game: How Do I Watch? The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday and can be viewed on Fox, Fox Deportes, and the NFL+ app. It can also be…


Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl Matchup Could Come Down to Trenches

PHOENIX—The all-star cast of players in the trenches should decide the Super Bowl champion. Sure, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will make their share of plays. But Sunday’s game will come down to which team controls the line of scrimmage. The Philadelphia Eagles (16–3) reached this point mainly because of a dominant offensive line that…


Messi Shortlisted for FIFA’s the Best Award With Mbappe and Benzema

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is on the shortlist for the FIFA Best Male Player award, joined by Paris St Germain team mate Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, soccer’s world governing body announced on Friday. Messi could win his second The Best trophy after leading Argentina to their third World Cup title by…


Red Bull and Alfa Romeo Get Their 2023 Cars on Track

LONDON—Formula One champions Red Bull and Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo took their 2023 cars out on track on Friday for limited mileage pre-season filming. Red Bull published a tantalising teaser on Twitter of their RB19 lapping at Silverstone while Alfa Romeo said their C43 completed a successful debut at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya. Red Bull held…


Woods Commits to Next Week’s Genesis Invitational, Says ‘I’m Ready’

Tournament host Tiger Woods has committed to playing at next week’s Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, which will mark his first non-major PGA Tour start since October 2020. Woods, who returned to competition last year on a limited basis following a 2021 car crash which required emergency surgery that still…


NFL Honors: Hamlin Joins Medical Staff That Saved His Life

PHOENIX—The first responders who saved Damar Hamlin’s life were recognized with a tribute video at “NFL Honors” before being invited onto the stage. The man they saved was right behind them. Hamlin made his second appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week Thursday night, paying tribute to those who had a hand in giving him…


Former World Downhill Medallist Fanchini Dies Aged 37

Italian Elena Fanchini, who won the downhill silver medal at the 2005 Alpine skiing world championships, has died aged 37, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) said on Wednesday. Fanchini, who took part in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, was forced to withdraw from the 2018 PyeongChang Games after being diagnosed with cancer….


Bucks Win 9Th Straight, Hold Off Lebron-Less Lakers 115–106

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half for their ninth consecutive victory, 115–106 over the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James on Thursday night, Feb. 9. James sat out to rest his sore left ankle and foot two nights after he…