Tag: Sports

Grizzlies, Minus Ja Morant, Down Lakers to Level Series

Xavier Tillman recorded a career-high 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of injured Ja Morant to produce a 103–93 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 19. The result evened the best-of-seven, first-round Western Conference playoff series at one win apiece. Jaren Jackson Jr. had…


Irish Rally Driver Breen Died After Fence Post Penetrated Car Window, Hyundai Says

Irish rally driver Craig Breen was killed instantly in a crash in Croatia last week after a fence post penetrated the car’s side window, his Hyundai team revealed on Wednesday. Co-driver James Fulton was unhurt in the accident in pre-event testing last Thursday. Breen’s funeral took place in his home town of Waterford on Tuesday….


Booker Scores 38 Points, Suns Beat Clippers to Even Series

PHOENIX—Kevin Durant is the shiny new toy for the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker is still the team’s heart and soul. Booker—the three-time All-Star who has spent all eight of his NBA seasons in Phoenix—scored 38 points, Durant added 25 and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109 on Tuesday night, April 18, in Game…


Kershaw Wins No. 200 in Style as Dodgers Blank Mets 5–0

LOS ANGELES—Clayton Kershaw ended his outing with a fired-up scream and then capped his milestone night with a champagne toast from teammates on Tuesday, April 18.. The left-hander delivered a vintage performance for his 200th win, pitching seven splendid innings of three-hit ball as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 5–0. “The…


Damar Hamlin Reveals Official Cause of His Collapse, a Condition Rare to Adult Football Players

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who almost died after going into cardiac arrest on the field last season, has revealed that he collapsed because of a condition that mostly happens to teenagers playing baseball. During a press conference on Tuesday, the Bills announced that Hamlin has made a remarkable recovery over the past three months…


Real Madrid Sails Into Champions League SF, Chelsea Adrift

LONDON—Real Madrid’s pursuit of a 15th European Cup marches on. Chelsea, meanwhile, does not know when it will compete on this elite stage again. Madrid’s 2–0 win at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday completed a 4–0 aggregate victory and saw the Spanish giants advance to the Champions League semifinals for the 11th time in 13 seasons….


Giroud Sends Milan Into Semis Despite Late Napoli Rally

NAPLES, Italy—AC Milan reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since they won the trophy 16 years ago thanks to a first-half goal from Olivier Giroud at Napoli that secured a 1–1 draw and 2–1 aggregate win despite a barrage of pressure on Tuesday. Napoli battled until the end but could not break…


F1 Stewards Dismiss Ferrari’s Penalty Petition

LONDON—Formula One stewards have dismissed a Ferrari petition to review the penalty that dropped Carlos Sainz from fourth to 12th at this month’s Australian Grand Prix. The four stewards upheld their original decision after a virtual meeting on Tuesday to consider whether to review the matter. Ferrari needed to present a “significant and relevant new…


Ohtani Homers 100 Years After Babe, Leads Angels Over Yanks

NEW YORK—Shohei Ohtani followed Babe Ruth’s example and homered on the 100th anniversary of the original Yankee Stadium. When the two-way star finished circling the bases and reached the Los Angeles Angels dugout, he was met by Brett Phillips, who placed a kabuto helmet on his head, modeled on one used by ancient Japanese warriors.L…


Former NFL Defensive End Chris Smith Dead at 31

CLEVELAND—Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith, who was touched by tragedy while he played for the Cleveland Browns, has died. He was 31. Smith’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and the Browns confirmed his passing on Tuesday. The cause of death was not immediately known. “Rest in Peace Chris,” Rosenhaus wrote on Twitter. “Condolences to all his…