LAS VEGAS—Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs told a judge Tuesday he will admit that he drove drunk at speeds up to 156 mph, causing a fiery crash that killed a woman. His plea deal is expected to send the 24-year-old first-round NFL draft pick to state prison for three to 10 years. Ruggs waived…
Djokovic Can Return to US Open; Vaccine Mandate Ends May 11
Novak Djokovic can return to the U.S. Open this year after missing the tournament in 2022, because the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for foreign air travelers ends next week. “Novak Djokovic is a great champion, a fan favorite, and now that the federal government has lifted its vaccine requirements for international travelers, we look…
Dodgers Go Deep 4 Times in 13–4 Victory Over Phillies
LOS ANGELES—Mookie Betts had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times in a 13–4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Betts helped propel a Los Angeles offense that belted out a season-best 15 hits. The Dodgers also tied a season high for runs as they…
Cardinals Broadcaster, World Series Champ Mike Shannon Dies
ST. LOUIS—Mike Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83. The Cardinals said he died Saturday night in St. Louis. The team did not cite the cause of death. “Mike’s unique connection to Cardinals fans and his teammates was reflected in his unbridled passion for the…
College Baseball Player Struck by Stray Bullet During Game in Texas
A Texas A&M University-Texarkana baseball player who was struck by a stray bullet during a game remains in stable condition in an intensive care unit and has “significant injuries and complications” to overcome, the school said on Monday. Matthew DeLaney of Princeton, Texas, was hit on Saturday by a bullet that was fired about 400…
Truex Wins NASCAR Race at Dover for 3rd Time on a Monday
DOVER, Del.—Martin Truex Jr. grew up in New Jersey wanting to follow his dad into racing. Martin Truex, though, mostly raced on free weekends when he wasn’t running Sea Watch International, which harvests and processes clam products. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver worked as a teenager on his dad’s clamming boat, often rising before dawn…
Orlando City Pick up Rare Home Win, Blank Galaxy
Ercan Kara produced a goal on a nifty play in the box and teammate Facundo Torres also scored as Orlando City topped the visiting LA Galaxy 2–0 on a rainy Saturday night. Orlando City (4–3–2, 14 points) won a home game for the first time since February. Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese became the franchise’s…
Hannah Green Wins 3-Woman Playoff at Inaugural LA Championship
Hannah Green of Australia outlasted Xiyu Lin of China and Aditi Ashok of India over two playoff holes to win the inaugural JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday in Los Angeles. Green, Lin, and Ashok finished 72 holes at 9-under 275 at Wilshire Country Club. They re-played the par-3 18th hole until Green was the…
Syndergaard Gets First Dodgers’ Win in Sweep of Cardinals
LOS ANGELES—Even though the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League in home runs, they are starting to show signs of winning when the ball doesn’t leave the park. After getting a 1-0 win Saturday, the Dodgers relied on small ball again in their 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. “It felt…
Curry Scores Playoff Career-High 50 as Warriors Down Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—With his big-game swagger on display for the world and that signature mouthpiece dangling from a celebratory grin, Stephen Curry drove fearlessly to the basket with jaw-dropping acrobatics all afternoon and he fired with precision from way back in a Game 7 extravaganza for the ages. He even playfully pretended to push the button…
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