DALLAS—The Dallas Stars have their top line back together—and are a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference finals. Roope Hintz had two goals and an assist, Joe Pavelski scored his seventh goal of the second-round series and Jason Robertson assisted on all the goals by his primary linemates in a 5–2 win over…
Rolling With Jokic-Murray Combo, Nuggets Prepare for Western Conference Finals
PHOENIX—Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said it was around December when he thought this could be a championship-caliber team. Jamal Murray was a believer even sooner. Like in 2019. “When we’re healthy, we know what we can do,” Denver’s point guard said. “We just need everyone on the court. We’ve always had the potential.” After…
Djokovic Tested by Etcheverry in Opening Italian Open Win; Swiatek Cruises
ROME—Novak Djokovic was tested by 61st-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a 7–6 (5), 6–2 opening win at the Italian Open on Friday. Aiming for a seventh title on the red clay of the Foro Italico as he prepares for the French Open, Djokovic twice had to recover from deficits during a tight first set. Djokovic…
Basketball Player Dwight Howard Apologizes to China for Referring to Taiwan as a Country
May 12, 2023
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Basketball player Dwight Howard recently stepped into the middle of an international foreign policy controversy by referring to Taiwan as a “country,” drawing criticism from neighboring communist China. Howard starred in a commercial for Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, promoting Taiwan’s tourism industry. In the commercial, which was released Thursday, the basketball player said, “I’m…
Lakers, Now Home, Will Try Again to Close out Warriors
May 11, 2023
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Reviving a storied franchise from midseason doldrums was never going to be easy, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to try once more to advance to the Western Conference finals. The Lakers will play host to Game 6 on Friday, May 12, still up 3–2 in the conference semifinal series against the defending-champion Golden State Warriors…
Kentucky Derby Winner Mage Is on Track to Run in the Preakness, Pursue Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby winner Mage remains on track to run in the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore next week to continue a pursuit of horse racing’s first Triple Crown since Justify in 2018, with a final decision expected Friday, May 12. Ramiro Restrepo, part of the ownership group, said Thursday those in charge of deciding Mage’s next…
Son of NBA Great Dennis Rodman Transferring to USC, Joining Bronny James
LOS ANGELES—Southern California’s basketball roster is getting more star-studded by the moment. The Trojans had already landed Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Now, D.J. Rodman has announced on social media that he’s transferring to USC, which confirmed his addition on Wednesday, May 10. The son of NBA rebounding great Dennis…
Michael Jordan’s Famed ‘Dream Team’ Olympic Jacket Heading to Auction
The jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in Brian McIntyre’s possession for more than three decades now. He figures the time is right to let someone else enjoy it. The red, white and blue Reebok jacket that Jordan—a Nike athlete—was forced to wear on the…
NFL Season Kicks Off With Super Bowl Champion Chiefs Hosting Lions; Rodgers on MNF
Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the 2023 season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses while Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut on “Monday Night Football” against the Buffalo Bills. Coming off their second championship in four seasons, the Chiefs…
Jalen Brunson Scores 38 Points, Knicks Beat Heat 112–103 in Game 5 to Cut Deficit to a Game
NEW YORK—Jalen Brunson never talked to his coach about how minutes he would play, or how many points he had to score. In the situation the Knicks faced, there’s no need for talk. “Nothing was said at all,” Brunson said. “Whatever it takes.” It might take the same effort again in two nights. Brunson had…
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