Formula One stewards will hold a virtual hearing on April 18 to decide whether there are grounds for reviewing a penalty that stripped Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz of points in the Australian Grand Prix. The governing FIA said in a statement that Spaniard Sainz and Ferrari representatives had been asked to attend the hearing. FIA head…
NBA Playoff Overview: Warriors Seek 5th Title in 9 Years
For the Golden State Warriors, it’s a drive for five, as in five championships in nine years. It’s a similar thought for LeBron James, as the NBA’s all-time points leader is set to resume his quest for a fifth ring. And for a bunch of other teams, just one ring would satisfy. The NBA playoffs…
Spanish Climber Leaves Cave After 500 Days in Isolation
MADRID—A Spanish mountain climber emerged Friday from a cave 70 meters (230 feet) underground where she spent 500 days isolated from the outside world. Beatriz Flamini, 50, of Madrid, left the cave in southern Spain shortly after 9 a.m. after being told by supporters that she had completed the feat she set out to accomplish…
Jimmy Walker Leaps in Front at RBC Heritage
Jimmy Walker carded his second straight round of 65 to grab a three-shot lead through two rounds of the RBC Heritage on Friday in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Walker’s score of 12–under 130 gave him some separation from Scottie Scheffler (65 Friday), Xander Schauffele (66) and England’s Justin Rose (67), who are tied for second…
NBA Fines Dallas Mavericks $750,000 for Violating ‘Resting’ Policy, Public Statements
The Dallas Mavericks organization was fined $750,000 for “conduct detrimental to the league,” the NBA said Friday. The fine stems from the Mavericks’ actions in a game against the Chicago Bulls on April 7, when Dallas still had a chance of qualifying for the NBA’s play-in tournament. Instead of making an all-out effort, the Mavericks…
Memphis Signee Mikey Williams Arrested in March Shooting
SAN DIEGO—High school basketball star and Memphis signee Mikey Williams has been arrested in a March shooting in San Diego County, authorities said. The 18-year-old who is a top recruit in the 2023 class was arrested Thursday on multiple counts of assault with a firearm and was released after paying a $50,000 bond early Friday,…
Lottery Could Alter Offseason Plans for NHL’s Worst Teams
CHICAGO—At one point, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson downplayed the importance of the NHL draft lottery on his team’s offseason plans. Moments later, Davidson allowed himself a wide grin as he pondered the possibilities. “The top of the draft’s good,” he said with a smile. “Yeah, it’s a special top of the draft. There’s…
Nadal Pulls Out of Barcelona Open as He Builds Fitness
Rafa Nadal will miss next week’s Barcelona Open and continue building his match fitness following a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open in January, the 22-times Grand Slam champion said on Friday. Nadal skipped tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami as well as the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters after suffering the injury that effectively…
Marquez Given Stay of Execution on MotoGP Penalty
Honda’s Marc Marquez has been granted a stay of execution on a penalty imposed for his crash with Miguel Oliveira in the Portuguese season-opener, MotoGP said on Thursday. Oliveira was in second place in the opening stages when six-times premier class champion Marquez locked up and barged straight into the RNF Racing rider, with both…
Kempe’s Hat Trick Sends 3rd-Place Kings Past NHL-Worst Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adrian Kempe had three goals and an assist and the Los Angeles Kings clinched third place in the Pacific Division on Thursday night, April 13, with a 5–3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, who will have the best odds in the draft lottery after finishing with the NHL’s worst record. Captain…
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