Tag: Sports

Hug, Scaroni Take Boston Marathon Wheelchair Titles

BOSTON—A familiar name returned to the top of the podium and another one got there for the first time in the wheelchair division at the 127th Boston Marathon. Marcel Hug of Switzerland captured his sixth men’s wheelchair Boston Marathon title, claiming the victory Monday in a course record of 1 hour, 17 minutes, 6 seconds…


Rublev Gets Long-Awaited Reward With Monte Carlo Title

Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune’s nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5–7 6–2 7–5 on Sunday, as the Russian’s talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title. The fifth seed stayed composed when it mattered to eventually run down his 19-year-old opponent and claim the most prestigious title of his…


Leonard Scores 38 to Lead Clippers Past Durant, Suns 115–110

PHOENIX—Kawhi Leonard had a great shooting night while Russell Westbrook had a horrible one. Both players nonetheless had a huge impact for the Los Angeles Clippers in their 115–110 win over the Phoenix Suns in the teams’ Western Conference playoff series opener on Sunday, April 16. Leonard poured in 38 points, including two late 3-pointers,…


Lazio Forward Ciro Immobile in Hospital After Tram Collision

ROME—Lazio captain Ciro Immobile remained in the hospital under observation on Sunday after his car collided with a tram. Immobile was in the car with his family on Sunday morning when it was involved in a collision with a tram in Rome, totaling his vehicle. The Italy and Lazio forward was filmed after the accident…


Wisdom, Bellinger HRs Lift Cubs to 3–2 Win Over Dodgers

LOS ANGELES—Patrick Wisdom homered for the third straight game, Cody Bellinger also went deep and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3–2 on Sunday, April 16. Wisdom and Bellinger connected back-to-back in the sixth inning, and the Cubs took two of three in the series. Drew Smyly (1–1) allowed one run and four…


Matt Fitzpatrick Defeats Jordan Spieth in Playoff to Win RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick landed his approach shot on the third playoff hole about a foot away from the pin, and his tap-in birdie allowed him to defeat Jordan Spieth and win the RBC Heritage on Sunday evening, April 16, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Playing the par-4 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links for the…


Carlos Vela Shines, LAFC Defeat Rival Galaxy

Carlos Vela scored his second and third goals of the season and added an assist, and visiting Los Angeles FC held on for a 3–2 victory over the rival LA Galaxy on Sunday, April 16, in Carson, Calif. Vela’s second goal came from the penalty spot in the 68th minute to give his team a…


Justin Turner’s Blast Propels Red Sox Past Angels

Justin Turner’s two-run home run in the third inning was all the Boston Red Sox needed to post a 2–1 win over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, April 16. Turner drove in Alex Verdugo with the homer. Both were 2–for–4 as Boston finished with seven hits. Garrett Whitlock (1–1) became the first…


Hachimura’s Big 2nd Half Leads LA Past Memphis in Game 1

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Rui Hachimura had a career-best playoff scoring performance with 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and LeBron James added 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128–112 on Sunday, April 16,  in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series. Austin Reaves added 23…


Pegula Sends US Past Austria to Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Jessica Pegula sent the U.S. into the Billie Jean King Cup finals, where the Americans will have the chance to extend their record for most titles. Pegula and Coco Gauff both won twice in a 4–0 victory over Austria in Delray Beach, Florida. Pegula clinched the best-of-five tie for the Americans with a 6–1, 6–3…