Tag: Sports

Georgia’s Championship Team Declines White House Invitation

ATHENS, Ga.—Georgia’s national championship football team is declining an invitation to visit the White House. According to a statement released by the Georgia athletic association on Tuesday, the Bulldogs will not be able to attend a June 12 event with other college teams at the White House. The event is described by President Joe Biden…


Dodgers Lose Syndergaard Early but Still Beat Brewers 6–2

MILWAUKEE—The Los Angeles Dodgers withstood Noah Syndergaard’s early exit, getting home runs from Mookie Betts, Will Smith and Miguel Vargas on Tuesday night, May 9, in a 6–2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Syndergaard lasted only one inning because of a cut on the index finger of the 30-year-old right-hander’s pitching hand. Syndergaard headed to…


Madrid, City Draw 1–1 in Champions League Semifinals

MADRID—Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 1–1 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, May 9, after long-range strikes by Vinícius Júnior and Kevin de Bruyne. Vinícius put Madrid ahead with a shot into the top corner in the first half and De Bruyne equalized for the visitors with a powerful…


Iowa, Iowa St Announce Investigations Into Athlete Gambling

The University of Iowa announced Monday that 26 athletes across five sports are suspected of wagering on sports in violation of NCAA rules, and more than 100 people have been linked to an investigation. In addition, Iowa State acknowledged that some 15 of its athletes across three sports also are suspected of violating gambling rules….


Tiger Woods’ Lawyers Try to Stop Ex-girlfriend’s 30 Million Lawsuit

Attorneys for golf superstar Tiger Woods are expected to argue Tuesday during a court hearing that his ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit against him should be halted because she signed a nondisclosure agreement requiring that any disagreements between them be settled in private by an arbitrator. Erica Herman, 39, is suing Woods to get out of the agreement,…


Marchessault, Eichel Lead Vegas to 5–1 Win Over Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta—The Vegas Golden Knights are used to shuffling goaltenders. When starter Laurent Brossoit had to leave with an injury early in their latest game, Adin Hill came in and led them to a win. Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs, Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, and the…


Heat Take 3–1 Lead, Hold Off Knicks 109–101 for Game 4 Win

MIAMI—The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they found a way—again. The unpredictable ride of the eighth-seeded Heat continues, with Miami on the brink of yet another trip to the…


Lakers Rally Past Warriors 104–101, Take 3–1 Series Lead

LOS ANGELES—Lonnie Walker scored all of his 15 points in a phenomenal fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to take a 3–1 series lead with a 104–101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 on Monday night, May 8. LeBron James scored 27 points and Anthony Davis had 23 points…


Ohtani, Drury Lead Angels to 6–4 Victory Over Astros

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani had a pair of RBI doubles, Brandon Drury drove in the go-ahead run with a triple in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 6–4 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night, May 8. Taylor Ward had three hits and Hunter Renfroe homered for the Angels, who…


Wiemer, Adames Homer as Brewers Win 9–3 to Cool Off Dodgers

MILWAUKEE—Joey Wiemer and Willy Adames hit three-run homers to back Freddy Peralta’s strong pitching and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9–3 on Monday night, May 8. The Brewers have won their last two games after losing six straight. Milwaukee ended its longest skid of the young season Sunday with a 7–3 victory…