Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft. A year after the first 19 picks were non-QBs and Kenny Pickett was the only signal-caller selected in the first round, this draft class is loaded with potential franchise players. Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud have been the center of attention since before last year’s draft…
Galaxy Shut out Austin FC for First Win of Season
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored his first goal of the season and the LA Galaxy finally snapped their winless start with a 2–0 home victory over Austin FC on Saturday night, April 22. Riqui Puig also scored his first goal and added his second assist for the Galaxy (1–4–3, 6 points), who scored two goals for…
Lilia Vu Wins First Major at Chevron Championship
Lilia Vu came from four shots behind to win her first major in a playoff over fellow southern Californian Angel Yin at the Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas, on Sunday, April 23. In the playoff, the safe play is to avoid the pond short of the green at the par-5 18th hole at The…
Hyman Scores in OT as Oilers Beat Kings 5–4 to Even Series
LOS ANGELES—Leon Draisaitl wasn’t fazed as his Edmonton Oilers faced a three-goal deficit at the end of the first period of Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings. Instead, Draisaitl and the Oilers were able to rally and post what might be their biggest win of the season. Zach Hyman scored at 10:39 of overtime…
Talor Gooch Holds on for Win at LIV Golf Adelaide
Talor Gooch saw his 10-stroke overnight lead take a significant hit before finishing with a three-shot victory in the inaugural LIV Australia tournament Sunday, April 23, in Adelaide. Gooch followed up a pair of 10–under-par 62 rounds with a 1–over 73 on Sunday to card a 19–under 197 at the Grange Golf Club. The 31-year-old…
Australian Jockey Holland Dies After Fall
Australian jockey Dean Holland has died as a result of injuries sustained after falling during a race at the Donald Racecourse in Victoria on Monday, Racing Victoria said. “Holland was one of two riders dislodged from their horse in the opening race. He was immediately attended to by on-course paramedics, however, was unable to be…
Ward, Trout, Ohtani Hit 3 Straight HRs, Angels Beat KC 4–3
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Taylor Ward, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani hit consecutive homers in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels hung on for a 4–3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, April 23. Trout also had two doubles for the Angels, who managed only one hit in the first five innings against Jordan…
Riley, Hardy Capture First PGA Tour Wins at Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. —Nick Hardy and Davis Riley birdied four of their final six holes—highlighted by Riley’s 33-foot birdie putt from the from the fringe on the par-3 17th—to give both players their first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic on Sunday, April 23. “It was nerve-wracking, honestly,” Riley said. “The first win is always…
Mookie Betts Homers, Drives in 4 as Dodgers Beat Cubs 7–3
CHICAGO—Mookie Betts homered and drove in four runs in his first career start at shortstop, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7–3 on Sunday, April 23. Max Muncy and J.D. Martinez also connected as Los Angeles took three of four in the series at Wrigley Field. Clayton Kershaw (4–1) pitched six innings…
Kiptum Wins London Marathon in 2nd Fastest Time
LONDON—Kelvin Kiptum collapsed to the ground after winning the London Marathon on Sunday and recording the second fastest time in history over the distance. The 23-year-old Kenyan runner set the course record with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 25 seconds and just missed out on Eliud Kipchoge’s world record by 16 seconds. “I…
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