Tag: Sports

‘In Principle, I’m Done’, Messi Unlikely to Play at 2026 World Cup

BEIJING—Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that “in principle” last year’s World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance at global soccer’s showpiece event. The 35-year-old forward led his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar last December, saying throughout the tournament that he would not be playing at another edition. Messi…


Golden Knights Blast Panthers 9–3 in Game 5 to Capture First Stanley Cup Title

LAS VEGAS—Golden Knights games have always been as flashy as any show on the Las Vegas Strip, the sword-fighting mascot taking the ice before what seems like a legion of players marching out through the mirrored entrance into the roar of the crowd. If this team was ever going to win the Stanley Cup, it…


Bills Receiver Stefon Diggs Misses Practice on Opening Day of Mandatory Minicamp

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs is not present for the start of the team’s mandatory minicamp, coach Sean McDermott said before practice opened on Tuesday. “I’m very concerned,” is all McDermott would say regarding the absence of the team’s top receiver. Diggs had previously skipped the team’s voluntary spring sessions and workouts….


Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie Died From Complications of Childbirth, Autopsy Report Concludes

ORLANDO, Fla.—U.S. Olympic champion sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report. Bowie, who won three medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, was found dead last month. She was 32. The report from the office of the medical examiner in Orlando, Florida, said Bowie was estimated to be…


10 Wounded in Denver Shooting After the Nuggets Win NBA Finals

DENVER—Ten people were wounded in a shooting early Tuesday in Denver in an area where basketball fans had been celebrating the Nuggets first NBA title win, police said, and a suspect was taken into custody. The shooting happened about 12:30 a.m.—about 3 1/2 hours after the game—and three of the injured were in critical condition,…


Djokovic Returns to World Number One, Nadal out of Top 100

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz after winning his men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Rafa Nadal dropped out of the top 100 for the first time in 20 years. Djokovic, 36, began his record-extending 388th week at the summit on Monday, jumping two places…


Ohtani’s 2nd HR Leads Off 12th as Angels Rally for 9–6 Win at Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas—Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the 12th inning, going deep for the second time in the game as the Los Angels Angels beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 9–6 on Monday night, June 12. Los Angeles was down 5–1 after three innings, but Ohtani’s solo homer in the seventh inning extended…


Nuggets Take Home 1st NBA Title in Rugged 94–89 Win Over Heat

DENVER—Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history Monday night, June 12, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami’s Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94–89 victory in Game 5. Jokic had 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Nuggets, who missed…


Los Angeles Country Club Opens Doors for U.S. Open

Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours. PGA Tour U.S. Open, Los Angeles, June 15–18 Course: The Los Angeles Country Club, North Course (Par 70, 7,421 yards); Purse: TBA (Winner: TBA) Defending Champion: Matt Fitzpatrick FedEx Cup leader: Jon Rahm TV: Thursday–Friday, 9:40 a.m.–1 p.m. (Peacock);…


Galaxy Score Late to Tie St. Louis City 1–1

The Los Angeles Galaxy struck late to emerge with a 1–1 draw and salvage a point in the standings in their first-ever meeting against host St. Louis City on Sunday, June 11. Daniel Aguirre scored for the Galaxy in the 85th minute after a slick centering pass from Douglas Costa. The goal countered a St….