Tag: Sports

Kimbrel 8th Pitcher in MLB History to Earn 400 Saves, Phillies Beat Braves 6–4

ATLANTA—Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6–4 on Friday night. Making his 730th career appearance, the 34-year-old Kimbrel worked a scoreless ninth to get his sixth save in…


Biden Celebrates LSU Women’s and UConn Men’s Basketball Teams at Separate White House Events

WASHINGTON—All of the past drama and sore feelings associated with Louisiana State’s invitation to the White House were seemingly forgotten or set aside Friday as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed the championship women’s basketball team to the mansion with smiles, hugs and lavish praise all around. The visit had once appeared…


Harold Varner III Uses Two Eagles to Take Lead at LIV D.C.

Harold Varner III made two eagles en route to an 8–under-par 64 at Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C., to take the first-round lead at LIV Golf D.C. in Sterling, Va. Varner is two clear of James Piot (6–under 66), with a group tied for third at 4-under 68 featuring Cameron Smith of Australia, Mito…


British Cycling Bans Transgender Women From Female Events

Transgender women will be permanently banned from taking part in all-female competitive events, British Cycling has announced. The decision followed a nine-month consultation and a review of the latest science, a statement from the governing body said on Friday. Under the new rules—which end transgender cyclist Emily Bridges’ chances of competing for Britain in the…


Former NFL Player Damon Arnette Pleads Not Guilty in 2022 Vegas Strip Hotel Valet Gun Case

LAS VEGAS—Former NFL cornerback Damon Arnette has pleaded not guilty in Nevada to felony charges and his lawyer is challenging his indictment alleging he displayed a handgun during an argument with Las Vegas Strip casino valets in January 2022. “He never brandished a gun. He never pointed a gun,” defense attorney Ross Goodman said Thursday…


Chinese Basketball Star Yao Ming Steps Down as Head of National League

BEIJING—Former Houston Rockets star Yao Ming has stepped down as head of China’s struggling national basketball league. An eight-time NBA All-Star, Yao had been leading efforts to commercialize the top-tier 20-team Chinese Basketball Association Management Company since his appointment in 2017. A notice on the CBA’s website thanked Yao for his service. It gave no…


Hamilton Hopes to Sign New F1 Contract in Coming Weeks

MONACO—Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he’s not been approached by Ferrari and is hopeful a contract extension with Mercedes will be finalized “in the coming weeks.” The 38-year-old is in a contract year with Mercedes and recent reports have linked Hamilton to a move to Ferrari. But the British driver said at…


Celtics Thrive on 3s, Beat Heat 110–97 in Game 5 to Extend East Finals

BOSTON—Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110–97 on Thursday night, May 25, in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Marcus Smart had 23 points and five steals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points apiece as the Celtics claimed their second…


Harry Hall (62) Leads at Colonial; Michael Block Shoots 81

Englishman Harry Hall fired a career-low, 8–under 62 to establish a three-stroke lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge after one round on Thursday, May 25, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hall picked up eight birdies without a bogey at the famed Colonial Country Club to put himself clear of second-place Harris English (65). A tie for…


Top-Seeded Lilia Vu Pulls Away in LPGA Match-Play Opener

Top-seeded Lilia Vu cruised to a 4–and–3 victory over U.S. countrywoman Lauren Hartlage as group play began in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play on Wednesday, May 25, in Las Vegas. Vu, who is ranked fourth in the world, was level with Hartlage through 11 holes before winning each of the next four holes at…