How trash-talking men helped UCLA women reach the Sweet 16
If things start to go sideways against Louisiana State and flamboyant star Angel Reese, UCLA can always go back to the mantra that has carried…
Jack van Poortvliet: Leicester Tigers and England scrum-half more ‘hungry’ after lay-off
Jack van Poortvliet has earned 14 England capsLeicester Tigers and England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet says he has returned from his eight-month injury lay-off more…
The Sports Report: Rui Hachimura comes up big against Memphis again
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Euro 2025 qualifiers: Patten handed first Republic of Ireland call-up
Anna Patten gets a chance to impress in the Euro 2025 qualifiersAston Villa defender Anna Patten has been handed a first Republic of Ireland call-up…
Column: For nearly five decades, Tom Harp uses old-school methods to coach
Tom Harp has been coaching high school sports for so long (47 years) that no one probably remembers he used to be one of the…
Irish Cup: Why winning blue riband competition would be significant for the four semi-finalists
Linfield's Kirk Millar in action against Fuad Sule of GlentoranVenues: The Oval and Windsor Park Dates: Friday 29 March & Saturday 30 March Kick-offs:19:45 GMT…
Prep baseball/softball roundup: Brianne Weiss strikes out 19, throws no-hitter for Orange Lutheran
Brianne Weiss is sometimes unhittable pitching for Orange Lutheran’s softball team. It happened again Wednesday when she threw her sixth career no-hitter and struck out…
Declan Rice: How England midfielder has improved title-chasing Arsenal
Declan Rice is having the best goalscoring and assisting season of his career in the Premier LeagueWhen Arsenal spent £100m to sign West Ham midfielder…
Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Maybe the Grizzlies haven’t learned? Despite them being ravaged by injuries and suspensions, their season largely a throwaway, Wednesday’s game with the…
Chelsea expect to be in Women’s Champions League semi-finals, says boss Emma Hayes
British record signing Mayra Ramirez scored as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Ajax on Wednesday night to progress 4-1 on aggregateEmma Hayes says Chelsea "expect to…
Clippers win in James Harden’s return to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Kawhi Leonard completed two three-point plays late in the game then made a block at the rim on the final possession to lead the…
Thursday’s gossip: Sesko, Branthwaite, Guimaraes, Alexander-Arnold, Diaz, Paqueta, Anselmino, De Zerbi
Arsenal have a 10-man shortlist for a new striker this summer with RB Leipzig's Slovenian Benjamin Sesko, 20, Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, 25, and his…
Meet Shohei Ohtani’s new Dodgers interpreter, Will ‘the Thrill’ Ireton
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wore a grim expression while talking to reporters in Seoul last week. The team had just fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who…
Enhanced Games: The mind behind the ‘doped Olympics’
Aron D'Souza at the Enhanced Games headquarters in Kensington, LondonMove fast and break things.In the early years of the new millennium, as Mark Zuckerberg was…
Ice Cube offers Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in BIG3 men’s league
Caitlin Clark’s women’s college basketball career isn’t over yet, but the Iowa star has already received a lucrative offer to play for a professional league.…
Miami Open: Jannik Sinner beats Tomas Machac to reach semi-finals
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner reached the Miami semi-finals by ending Tomas Machac's stunning run at the ATP Masters event.Second seed Sinner used his explosive…
Dodgers nearing long-term contract extension with Will Smith
In what’s been a week of uncertainty and speculation surrounding the Dodgers, the team was close to locking up some important long-term clarity Wednesday afternoon.…
Miami Open: Victoria Azarenka sets up semi-final with Elena Rybakina, Danielle Collins through
Two-time major champion Azarenka reached the Miami semi-finals for a fifth time after overcoming Putintseva - and a 45-minute stoppage due to a power outage.The…
Plaschke: Do you still believe in Shohei Ohtani? I’m not sure
It still doesn’t feel right. It still doesn’t make sense. No matter how much Shohei Ohtani and his advisors attempt to clean it up, something…
Steph Houghton: Manchester City defender and ex-England captain to retire
Manchester City defender and former England captain Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the current Women's Super League season.Houghton, 35, is City's record…