Drew Gordon, former UCLA and NBA player, dies in car accident at 33
Drew Gordon, a former UCLA and New Mexico center who went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, died in a car accident Thursday in…
Mavericks defeat Timberwolves, will play Celtics in NBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
‘Game changer’ people say as man reveals ‘genius’ wheelie been hack that means you can move two rubbish bins at once
THERE'S nothing quite like the faff of having to drag two wheelie bins around to the front of your house ready for collection day. But…
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto power Yankees to win over Angels
Aaron Judge hit his 275th home run, Juan Soto broke things open with a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees…
Pomona-Pitzer defies expectations to reach school’s first CWS
Pomona-Pitzer baseball players repeated a mantra — “This is for Cleveland” — after every early-morning weightlifting session and practice as they prepared for the 2024…
Jorge López not on ‘worst team’ or ‘worst teammate.’ Mets cut him
Mets relief pitcher Jorge López threw a temper tantrum during a blowout loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. He also threw his glove — way…
How Miguel Rojas increased his value to the Dodgers this season
The defensive contributions of Miguel Rojas have been notable considering how little he has played this season, the Dodgers utility man accumulating two defensive runs…
I was accused of cheating on hit ITV game show to bag £100k prize – but key detail proves I COULDN’T have done it
A QUIZ show contestant accused of cheating on a hit TV show to bag £100,000 says a key detail proves he couldn't have done it.…
Who will draft Bronny James? The Lakers should just say no
So now it’s official, Bronny James is entering next month’s NBA draft and I know what you’re thinking and … No. So now it’s obvious,…
MLB adds Negro League stats and the record book gets an update
The numbers aren’t complete. Too much barnstorming and too many impromptu ball games for every home run and earned run to have been documented by…
Clippers fend off potential suitors, extend Tyronn Lue’s contract
Tyronn Lue and the Clippers have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA, according…
How mental performance coach Armando Gonzalez helped UCLA softball
After Jordan Woolery knocked in the tying RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh against Virginia Tech, UCLA players burst out of the dugout…
NBA Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves beat Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 | Basketball News
If Minnesota win the playoff series, they will become the first team in NBA history to advance after trailing 3-0. The Minnesota Timberwolves stay alive…
Angels rally to defeat the Yankees on Taylor Ward’s double
Taylor Ward‘s two-run double into the left-center gap scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Kevin Pillar had a two-run homer among his three…
13-year-old soccer prodigy Mckenna Whitham aiming to make NWSL
There aren’t many things Mckenna Whitham can’t do on a soccer field. She’s fast. She can shoot. She can dribble. She can pass. “She has…
Bill Walton’s kindness and wonderful wackiness was a true gift
Fittingly, my favorite Bill Walton encounter involved only his voice. It was in October 2000, the day before John Wooden’s 90th birthday. I was visiting…
Controversial MLB umpire Ángel Hernández to retire immediately
NEW YORK — Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately. During a career that lasted more than…
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers…
Shohei Ohtani misses pitching, but is he now a better hitter?
NEW YORK — Nine months since his last time atop a big league mound, there is one thing about pitching Shohei Ohtani misses most. The…
Dodgers’ Monday road game against Mets postponed due to weather
NEW YORK — After having their Sunday game in Cincinnati delayed by rain, the Dodgers never even made it on the field Monday in New York,…