Category: WIN

NHL Roundup: Kaapo Kakko’s Late Goal Caps Rangers’ Comeback

Kaapo Kakko scored his second goal of the game during a power play with 2:18 remaining in the third period and the visiting New York Rangers rallied for a 3–2 victory over the league-worst Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday night in Glendale, Ariz. Kakko was on New York’s first power-play unit because Artemi Panarin left the…


Kevin Durant’s Triple-Double Powers Nets Past Raptors in Overtime

Kevin Durant had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the short-handed Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Toronto Raptors for a 131–129 overtime victory Tuesday night in New York. The Nets rallied from an 11-point deficit on a night when they had eight players available due to seven players being placed in the NBA’s COVID-19…


Jason Kokrak, Kevin Na Complete Comeback to Win QBE Shootout

Jason Kokrak and Kevin Na teamed up to overcome a three-stroke deficit Sunday and win the QBE Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. “I think it’s just a little bit of confidence going a long way for a pro golfer,” Kokrak said. “We have a fickle mind and I think if you get…


Cowboys Deliver on Coach’s Guarantee, Beat Rival Washington

LANDOVER, MD.—Beating Washington looked far from a guarantee for the Dallas Cowboys after their big lead shrunk, but coach Mike McCarthy is plenty confident winning a close game is good for his team. Micah Parsons sacked Taylor Heinicke twice and forced a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, helping the Cowboys make good on…


Clemson Wins NCAA Men’s Soccer Title, Beats Washington 2–0

CARY, N.C.—Isaiah Reid scored twice, including a goal just 27 seconds into the match, and Clemson defeated Washington 2–0 to win the NCAA College Cup championship on Sunday. It was Clemson’s third national championship. The Tigers also won in 1984 and 1987. “I think it’s going to take days and weeks to set in, but…


Jazz Beat Wizards 123–98, Extend Winning Streak to 7 Games

WASHINGTON—Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123–98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Hassan Whiteside added 18 points and 14 rebounds off the bench as the Jazz completed a perfect four-game East Coast…


Washington Tops Georgetown 2–1 in College Cup Semifinal

CARY, N.C.—Lucas Meek and Charlie Ostrem each scored, and Washington beat Georgetown 2–1 on Friday night to advance to the College Cup championship game. The Huskies, making their first appearance in the College Cup, will face Clemson in Sunday’s title match. The Tigers beat Notre Dame in a penalty shootout in Friday’s earlier semifinal. “We’ve…


Clemson Tops Notre Dame in Shootout, Advances to NCAA Final

CARY, N.C.—Justin Malou converted in a penalty shootout and Clemson advanced to the NCAA College Cup final after a 1–1 draw with Notre Dame on Friday night. Clemson, which won the shootout 5–3, will face Washington in Sunday’s title game. The Huskies defeated Georgetown 2–1 in Friday’s later semifinal. Tigers goalkeeper George Marks made a…


Brandon Boston Jr. (27 Points) Boosts Clippers Past Celtics

The short-handed Los Angeles Clippers used their own Boston to upend the visiting Celtics 114–111 on Wednesday. With Paul George out because of a bruised right elbow, rookie Brandon Boston Jr. scored a career-high 27 points as the Clippers held on to earn their third win in four games. Marcus Morris Sr. added 20 points…


Stephen Curry Closes in on 3s Record as Warriors Top Blazers

SAN FRANCISCO—Sure, Stephen Curry would have loved to set the career 3-pointer record at home, even if it would have been one heck of a feat. He tried mightily to do it. Curry scored 22 points and moved within nine 3s of tying Ray Allen’s record, and the Golden State Warriors held off the injury-depleted…