Tag: Sports

Paul Downs Shelton in All-American Clash to Make Australian Open Semis

MELBOURNE—Tommy Paul became the first American man to reach the Australian Open semi-finals since Andy Roddick in 2009 after outclassing Ben Shelton 7–6(6) 6–3 5–7 6–4 in an all-American clash at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. Paul held his nerve in the big points and stood up well to his 20-year-old opponent’s blistering serve to reach…


LeBron Scores 46 Points With 9 3S, but Clippers Rout Lakers

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James hit a career-high nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points, but the Los Angeles Clippers hit 19 3-pointers of their own on the way to a comfortable 133–115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Jan. 24. James scored at least 40 points against the Clippers for the first time in…


Fiala Scores in OT to Lead the Kings Past Flyers 4–3

PHILADELPHIA—Kevin Fiala scored 1:09 into overtime to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4–3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, Jan. 24. Anze Kopitar scored two goals and Samuel Fagemo added one for the Kings. James van Riemsdyk, Wade Allison and Rasmus Ristolainen scored for the Flyers. Los Angeles dominated the third…


‘Disgrace’ If Djokovic Not Allowed to Enter US and Compete: Indian Wells Tournament Director

MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic could end the year as the world’s top-ranked player but it would be a “disgrace” if his chances are affected by not being able to compete in the United States due to his unvaccinated status, Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said. Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open and was deported from the…


Women’s Soccer Trainer Fired for Giving Players Painkillers

NEW YORK—The Portland Thorns have fired their athletic trainer after an outside investigation found he illegally distributed a controlled substance to players, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) said Tuesday. The NWSL, beset in recent years by abuse and misconduct allegations, announced that the trainer, Pierre Soubrier, was fired along with Thorns assistant coach Sophie…


Forced Acceptance Is Not Acceptance

The NHL is the latest to enter the Woke Olympics, but one Philadelphia Flyers player, Ivan Provorov, decided that his faith was more important than bowing to the corporatist trends that did not sit well with him. Provorov’s respectful resistance, however, stands as an example that forcing acceptance of an idea is not acceptable at…


American Skier Shiffrin Wins Record 83rd World Cup Race

SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy—Exhaustion. Relief. Satisfaction. American skier Mikaela Shiffrin felt all that and more after winning a record 83rd World Cup race Tuesday. Shiffrin’s giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women’s list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn, who retired four years ago when injuries cut her career short. “I…


LIV to Stage 3 Events on Trump Sites; Ranking Decision Looms

The second year of LIV Golf will be going to three courses owned by former President Donald Trump as part of a 14-event schedule in 2023, according to a report from SI.com. The report said LIV Golf announced its schedule, although the LIV website only said that a full schedule was coming soon. The rival…


Huge Waves Bring Hawaii Surf Contest The Eddie After Hiatus

HONOLULU—One of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests—dubbed the “Super Bowl of Surfing”—went forward Sunday in Hawaii for the first time in seven years with towering wave faces and a gigantic swell that was expected to grow throughout the day. And this year female surfers competed alongside the men for the first time…


Arte Moreno Takes Angels Off Market, Will Continue as Owner

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has decided not to sell the team. Moreno took his franchise off the market Monday, Jan. 22, after announcing his plan to explore a sale of the team last August. The 76-year-old owner met with prospective buyers during the winter. “During this process, it became clear that we…