Tag: Sports

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Reach First Finals

Nikola Jokic compiled 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the visiting Denver Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history with a 113–111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, May 22. Jokic, the NBA MVP in 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons, set a record for total triple-doubles…


Freeman Hits Go-ahead 3-run HR in Atlanta Homecoming as Dodgers Rally, Beat Braves 8–6

ATLANTA—Freddie Freeman’s three-run homer in the fifth inning gave Los Angeles the lead, J.D. Martinez had four hits, including two homers, and the Dodgers rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 8–6 on Monday night, May 22. The Dodgers, who trailed 4–0 in the first, won the opener of a three-game series between the top two…


Wilson, Legge Crash Heavily in Indianapolis 500 Practice Session

INDIANAPOLIS—Stefan Wilson was taken by ambulance to the hospital Monday after a heavy crash with Katherine Legge in practice for the Indianapolis 500, the first wreck of the two-week build-up to the 107th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Wilson was immobilized and wearing a neck brace but gave a quick thumbs-up after the…


Wilson Fractures Vertebrae in Crash With Legge in Indianapolis 500 Practice Session

INDIANAPOLIS—Stefan Wilson fractured his back during a heavy crash with Katherine Legge in practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Monday, and the British driver will not be allowed back into his car for the 107th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The two drivers were going through Turns 1 and 2 about an hour…


Stephenson’s OT Goal Gives Golden Knights 3–2 Win Over Stars, Lead 2–0 in West Final

LAS VEGAS—A slashing penalty in the first period and a retaliatory cross check in the second not only sent Vegas’ Chandler Stephenson to the penalty box twice, but resulted in a conversation with coach Bruce Cassidy in the second intermission. “Let’s not let our egos get in the way of having success,” Cassidy told Stephenson….


Larson Dominates for Third NASCAR All-Star Race Win, Takes Home $1 Million

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C.—Kyle Larson didn’t mince words after his third All-Star race victory in the last five years. “That was an old school (butt)-whipping, for sure,” Larson said. Larson turned in a dominating effort to run away with his third All-Star race and earn $1 million Sunday night in the Cup Series’ return to North…


Man City Beats Chelsea 1–0 Before Premier League Title Celebrations Begin

MANCHESTER, England—Manchester City celebrated its Premier League title in style with a 1–0 win against Chelsea on Sunday. Julian Alvarez’s 12th-minute goal secured a 12th straight win in the league for Pep Guardiola’s team as the fans toasted victory by invading the pitch after the final whistle. It is a third successive title for City…


Brooks Koepka Delivers Another Major Performance to Win PGA

PITTSFORD, N.Y.—All those injuries that made Brooks Koepka wonder if he was still among golf’s elite were put to rest Sunday, May 21, at Oak Hill when he beat the strongest field of the year and won the PGA Championship for his fifth major title. Determined as ever to restore his reputation as the player…


Ohtani Strikes out 9, Moniak Delivers Big Hit as Angels Defeat Twins 4–2

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six innings, Mickey Moniak delivered his second big hit of the series and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 4–2 on Sunday, May 21. Ohtani did not get a decision despite allowing only one run and two hits. It was the fourth time in 10 starts…


Horse Dies After Race at Churchill Downs, 9th Recent Fatality at Home of Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—A ninth horse died Saturday after being injured following the sixth race at Churchill Downs, making it the ninth fatality since late April at the home of the Kentucky Derby. Swanson Lake, a 3-year-old filly, was pulled up by jockey James Graham about 100 yards past the finish line after placing fourth in the…