Tag: Sports

Markstrom Reigns Over Kings as Flames Win 2–1

CALGARY, Alberta—Jacob Markstrom was spectacular on Tuesday making 32 saves to backstop the Calgary Flames to a critical 2–1 victory over the red-hot Los Angeles Kings. Andrew Mangiapane and Walker Duehr scored for Calgary, which won its second consecutive game and improves to 7–3–2 in their last dozen outings. The Flames opened the night four…


Alcaraz, Rybakina Stay on Course for ‘Sunshine Double’ in Miami

Indian Wells champions Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina stayed on course to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ with straight sets wins at the Miami Open on Tuesday. Spain’s world number one Alcaraz deployed his dynamic game to tame Tommy Paul 6–4 6–4 and set up a quarterfinal with another American Taylor Fritz, who eased past Denmark’s…


‘Proud’ to Exclude? The NHL’s Pride Problem

When I was replaced by a singer of a different sexual orientation at a recent NHL game, it made me reflect upon the broader picture of what is happening in the NHL and compulsory inclusion, which seems to achieve the exact opposite of its stated mission. With multiple NHL players opting out of pride night…


Chelsea Post 121.3 Million Pounds Loss, Blame Sanctions on Former Owner Abramovich

Chelsea had an overall net loss of 121.3 million pounds ($148.65 million) for 2021–22 due to “extraordinary expenses and loss of revenue” after sanctions were imposed on previous owner Roman Abramovich, the Premier League club said on Monday. Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March last year following Russia’s invasion…


On Pride Night, NHL Team Swaps Emmy-Nominated Singer for LGBT Singer Who Didn’t Know Canadian Anthem

On the Florida Panthers Pride Night, the team swapped Emmy-nominated singer Beau Davidson for an LGBT singer who didn’t even know the lyrics to the Canadian national anthem. Davidson said the NHL team asked him months ago to perform the U.S. and Canadian national anthems for the Panthers’ March 23 matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs….


Wrexham to Play Man United in Friendly in San Diego

SAN DIEGO—Soccer sensation Wrexham is coming to America. Not just on television screens, but on the pitch. The fifth-tier Welsh side, which has become a fan favorite since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought it and launched a documentary series, “Welcome to Wrexham,” will play Manchester United in a friendly on July 25…


Nicolas Batum Hits 8 3-Pointers, Clippers Beat Bulls 124—112

LOS ANGELES—Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers’ comfortable 124–112 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive…


Caitlin Clark Leads Iowa to First Final Four Since 1993

SEATTLE—Caitlin Clark put on quite a show, having one of the greatest performances in NCAA Tournament history to help Iowa end a 30-year Final Four drought. She had 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the No. 2 seed Hawkeyes to a 97–83 win over fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday night and send the…


Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Says He Requested Trade

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson took to social media Monday morning to announce that he requested a trade from the Ravens earlier this month. Jackson tweeted just as Ravens coach John Harbaugh sat to meet with reporters at the owners meetings in Phoenix. “As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for…


Celine Boutier Wins LPGA Drive on Championship

Celine Boutier of France fired a 4–under 68 and prevailed in a one-hole playoff against England’s Georgia Hall on Sunday to win the LPGA Drive On Championship in Gold Canyon, Ariz. Boutier, who held the lead after three rounds of action, sank a clutch birdie putt at the par-5 18th hole to force the playoff…