Tag: Sports

Neto Has First 2-homer Game, Ohtani Remains Hot as Angels Defeat Mariners 9–4

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Rookie Zach Neto had his first two-homer game, Shohei Ohtani kept up a hot June with three hits and the Los Angeles Angels bounced back with a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, June 11. Matt Thaiss drove in three runs and Taylor Ward also went deep for the Angels, who have…


Dynamo pound LAFC 4–0 for sixth win at home

Nelson Quinones, Amine Bassi, Corey Baird and Franco Escobar scored goals as the Houston Dynamo continued their solid play at home with an easy 4–0 win over Los Angeles FC on Saturday, June 10. Houston goalkeeper Steve Clark only had to make two saves to record his sixth shutout of the season and the 56th…


Djokovic Wins Record 23rd Grand Slam Title by Beating Ruud in the French Open Final

PARIS—Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport’s biggest stages were Djokovic’s main aim and now he finally stands alone—ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung a racket. If Djokovic could…


Djokovic Wins Record 23rd Grand Slam Title, Beating Ruud in French Open Final

PARIS—Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport’s biggest stages were Djokovic’s main aim and now he finally stands alone—ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung a racket. If Djokovic could…


Knights Hang on to Edge Panthers, Move Within One Win of Title

The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from winning their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history after claiming a 3–2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, June 10, in Sunrise, Fla. The Golden Knights, who lead the best-of-seven series 3–1, will look to clinch the championship Tuesday at home. Chandler Stephenson…


Bagnaia Wins Italian GP Sprint, Binder Breaks MotoGP Speed Record

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia extended his lead at the top of the world championship by winning the sprint race at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday as his closest contender Marco Bezzecchi finished second. Bagnaia’s sprint victory in his home race moved him up to 106 points with VR46 Racing’s Bezzecchi four points behind ahead of…


Manchester City Beats Inter Milan to Win First Champions League Title and Complete 3-trophy Sweep

ISTANBUL—Billions of dollars have been spent and many tears shed on Manchester City’s journey to the summit of European soccer. The mission was completed in Istanbul’s Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadium on Saturday as the Abu Dhabi-backed club won the Champions League title for the first time and perhaps heralded the start of a new era of…


Arcangelo Wins Belmont Stakes

NEW YORK—Arcangelo took the lead at the top of the stretch and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race in its 155 years. After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a…


Arcangelo Wins 2023 Belmont Stakes

NEW YORK—Arcangelo took the lead at the top of the stretch and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race. After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She…


Iga Swiatek Beats Karolina Muchova in the French Open Final for Her 3rd Trophy in Paris, 4th Slam

PARIS—Iga Swiatek suddenly seemed lost in the French Open final. Her strokes were awry. Her confidence was gone. Her big early lead vanished, too. She kept looking up into the stands, seeking guidance from her coach and her sports psychologist. So much was amiss right up until she was two games from defeat against unseeded…