Category: Sports

Michael Jordan Selling Majority Ownership of Charlotte Hornets

Former basketball star Michael Jordan has reached a deal to sell his majority share of the Charlotte Hornets to an investment group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, the franchise announced Friday. In a press release, the NBA confirmed Jordan will keep a minority ownership stake with the Hornets once the transfer is completed….


Ray Lewis III, Son of 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Ray Lewis, Dies

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Ray Lewis III, the son of two-time Super Bowl champion Ray Lewis, has died. Reports said the younger Lewis was 28. Lewis’ coach at Virginia Union, Mark James, said he learned of his former player’s death through family and social media. “He was a great kid. He played hard and it was a pleasure…


USMNT Routs Mexico in Nations League Semifinal Amidst 4 Red Cards

On a night when former U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter was reportedly set to return, Christian Pulisic’s brace led the Americans to a heated, chaotic 3–0 win against Mexico in a semifinal of the CONCACAF Nations League on Thursday in Las Vegas. Pulisic scored in the 37th and 46th minutes, and Ricardo Pepi…


Conor McGregor Is Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Woman at an NBA Finals Game in Miami

MIAMI—The NBA and the Miami Heat are investigating an allegation that former UFC champion Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman inside an arena bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The woman’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, said her client has provided Miami police with the clothing she was wearing that night and that a report…


Swiss Cyclist Gino Mäder Dies at 26

GENEVA—Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, the Bahrain-Victorious team said. The 26-year-old Mäder crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. “Gino lost his battle to recover from the…


Freeman Wins It in the 11th as the Dodgers Edge the White Sox 5–4 to Salvage Series Victory

LOS ANGELES—One swing of Freddie Freeman’s bat changed everything for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Coming off a 2–4 road trip, the Dodgers were in danger of losing a fourth consecutive series until Freeman singled to deep center field with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, giving them a 5–4 victory over the Chicago White…


Gregg Berhalter Agrees to Return as US National Team Coach, AP Source Says

NEW YORK—Gregg Berhalter has agreed to return as U.S. national team coach, a surprising turn of events 5 1/2 months after his contract expired amid conflict with the Reyna family and an investigation of a three-decades-old domestic violence investigation. Berhalter agreed to coach the team through the 2026 World Cup, a person familiar with the…


Ohtani Gets the Win, Ties for the MLB HR Lead as the Angels Beat the Rangers 5–3

ARLINGTON, Texas—Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings for his first victory in five starts and matched the MLB lead with his 22nd homer as the Los Angeles Angels beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 5–3 on Thursday night, June 15. Ohtani (6–2) had already thrown the last of his 99 pitches before Mickey Moniak’s tying homer…


Historic 62S From Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele Kick Off U.S. Open

The U.S. Open is widely viewed as the most difficult of the four men’s major championships, but with soft conditions at a little-known venue, Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele made their opening rounds look like child’s play. Fowler rang up 10 birdies en route to the first round of 62 in U.S. Open history, and…


Arizona Woman Alleges Sexual Assault by Trevor Bauer; He Denies Allegation and Countersues

PHOENIX—An Arizona woman has accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, alleging in a lawsuit updated this week that he held a knife at her throat and choked her until she passed out during a rape that left her pregnant in late 2020. Bauer was never arrested or charged and he has…