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Wonderkids who could take the soccer world by storm
This summer saw the latest instalment of the Under-20 World Cup, as the finest young players from across the globe competed for one of the ultimate youth honours in sports. As usual, the tournament- hosted in Poland- gave us a unique insight into the next generation...
Everybody Needs The Outdoors
There is nothing like a walk around the block for a breath of fresh air. Why is that? We all need something in stepping out for a break. There is something in getting outside that gives us a second wind, a clearing of the mind, and a sense of being settled. It works...
Faster might not always be better – are today’s pitching speeds causing more injuries?
The demand being placed on pitchers to reach triple-digit radar gun readings continues to escalate, and while young baseball arms are stepping up and breaking speed barriers, there can be repercussions. Reaching over 100 miles per hour (mph) used to be a rarity, but...
An Allowance for Female Jockeys – Fair or an Insult?
Opinion has never been more divided following the decision of France-Galop to introduce a 2kg (4.4lb) weight allowance for female jockeys from next month. The allowance will cover around 90 per cent of the French calendar, but will not include all Listed and Group...
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NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party
Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't sound all that excited about the idea of becoming a back-to-back NBA champion.That might seem strange. It's not. It's just who the Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are.They live in the present. They try not to skip...
Statue honors Boston Marathon pioneer Bobbi Gibb. She’s not just the subject—she’s the sculptor, too
HOPKINTON, Mass. -- There was only one sculptor qualified to capture the combination of pain and satisfaction that Bobbi Gibb felt when she became the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon.Gibb herself.The artist, lawyer and running pioneer unveiled her...
Scott Wedgewood stops 22 shots, Avs beat Kraken 2-0 to break franchise’s single-season points mark
Nick Blankenburg scored a second-period goal, Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 to break the franchise’s single-season points recordDENVER -- Nick Blankenburg scored a...
Los Angeles hosts Houston to start playoffs
Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference)Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Rockets -5.5; over/under is 207.5WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers host first series matchupBOTTOM...
Barnes and the Raptors visit Cleveland to begin playoffs
Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Cleveland; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDTLINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 219.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers host first series matchupBOTTOM...
Orlando and Charlotte meet in play-in game
Charlotte Hornets (44-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Hornets -3.5; over/under is 218PLAY-IN GAME: The Magic and Hornets square off to decide the eighth seed...
Phoenix and Golden State square off for play-in game
Golden State Warriors (37-45, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTLINE: Suns -3.5; over/under is 219.5PLAY-IN GAME: The Suns and Warriors square off to decide the eighth seed in the...
Nuggets begin playoffs against the Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (54-28, third in the Western Conference)Denver; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Nuggets -6.5; over/under is 231.5WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets host first series matchupBOTTOM...
New York hosts Atlanta to begin playoffs
Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference)New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDTLINE: Knicks -5.5; over/under is 216.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Knicks host first series matchupBOTTOM LINE: The New...
US enters World Cup with goalkeeping and defensive worries but hopes for 1st knockout win since 2002
The United States heads into the World Cup hoping for its first knockout-stage victory since 2002.While the Americans enter with their weakest goalkeepers in four decades and only a few central defenders playing in a top league, they benefit from being seeded as a...
Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
ORLANDO, Fla. -- ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.Attorney Doug Duncan said...
Alex Ovechkin says he’ll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals’ outlook
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin said he wants a new two-year contract from the Washington Capitals.He was probably joking.Then again, nothing about Ovechkin's future is all that clear right now after the NHL's career goal-scoring leader finished his 21st season...