Tag: Sports

Rengifo Homers, Drives in 4 as Angels Sweep Cardinals 11–7

ST. LOUIS—Luis Rengifo homered, drove in four runs and finished a triple shy of the cycle, as the Los Angeles Angels beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11–7 on Thursday, May 4, to complete a three-game sweep. The Angels won for the fourth straight time to improve to four games above .500. The Cardinals lost their…


NASCAR 75: Fan Growth, New Stars Among Looming Challenges

NASCAR is crumbling. That is the image being presented to the casual fan early in this injury-plagued start to NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season. Through the first 11 races this season, NASCAR has handed down massive penalties, some of which have been overturned by appeal panels. Team owners are in a stalemate with NASCAR leadership over…


Attorneys General Launch Investigation into NFL’s Workplace Practices and Culture

The attorneys general of New York and California have launched a joint investigation into the National Football League’s workplace practices and culture. New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, both Democrats, announced on May 4 their joint probe into hostile work environment and employment discrimination allegations surrounding the NFL’s offices,…


Attorneys General Open Investigation Into NFL’s Workplace Practices, Culture

The attorneys general of New York and California say they have opened a joint investigation into the National Football League’s workplace practices and culture. New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, both Democrats, said on May 4 they will examine allegations of hostile work environments and employment discrimination in the…


Brown Scores 25, Celtics Spoil Embiid’s Return in 121–87 Win

BOSTON—The Celtics walked off the court angry and frustrated after giving up home-court advantage in their series-opening loss to the 76ers. Boston called on those emotions—and its defense—to dominate in Game 2. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Celtics rolled past Philadelphia 121–87 on Wednesday night, spoiling the return of new league MVP Joel…


LAFC Beats Union 3–0 to Advance to Champions League Finals

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) defeated fellow MLS foe the Philadelphia Union 3–0 (4–1, aggregate) to advance to the final of the CONCACAF Champions League at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on May 2. LAFC dominated their home match to qualify for their second Champions League Final in the last four years—following a 1–1 draw…


Late-Inning Heroics Lift Angels Over Cardinals

Jake Lamb and Mike Trout hit ninth-inning homers as the visiting Los Angeles Angels rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6–4 on Wednesday, May 3. Brandon Drury also hit a homer for the Angels, who won for the sixth time in their last eight games. Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani allowed four runs on five…


Calvin Davis, Olympic Medalist in 400 Hurdles, Dies at 51

Calvin Davis, the Olympic bronze medalist in the 400 hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Games, has died. He was 51. The University of Arkansas, where he went to school, said Davis died Monday. USA Track and Field also confirmed the death. No cause was given. A 400-meter runner early in his career, Davis found his…


Muncy’s Walk-Off Slam Gives Dodgers 10–6 Win Over Phillies

LOS ANGELES—Max Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10–6 on Wednesday, May 3, extending their winning streak to a season-high six games. Bryce Harper doubled to start a four-run third inning and reached base five times in his second…


Transgender Woman’s US Cycling Win Within Rules, UCI Says

The victory for the first openly transgender woman to win an official cycling event should stand after she adhered to the updated policy the organization put in place last year, the global governing body for cycling said. Austin Killips rode to victory in the fifth stage of the Tour of the Gila on Sunday, one…