Patrick Rodgers took a step toward his first PGA Tour victory — and his first Masters appearance — on Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 to take a three-stroke lead midway through the second round of …
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By TIM PRICE
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3/31/23
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For UConn players Adama Sanogo, Samson Johnson and Hassan Diarra a traditional pregame meal before Saturday night’s national semifinal against Miami won’t be possible. The three are Muslims who …
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN
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3/31/23
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The NCAA has an entirely female crew working the national semifinals and championship game at the women's Final Four this weekend. It’s the first time that’s ever happened according to the …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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3/31/23
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The saying goes that defense wins championships. But it's largely been top-tier offenses winning the NCAA championship in March Madness. This weekend's Final Four in Houston features two highly rated …
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By AARON BEARD
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3/31/23
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Gianna Clemente (cluh-MENT) is back at Augusta National. But it's under different circumstances. She was a 9-year-old finalist in the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship in 2017. Six years later, she …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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3/31/23
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All this buzz about how a wildly unpredictable March Madness led to a Final Four nobody could’ve possibly seen coming overlooked one small detail. That detail is UConn. When Connecticut tips off …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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3/31/23
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Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko is the sixth NHL player to decide not to wear an LGBTQ+ themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night. Kuzmenko is from Russia. Vancouver coach Rick …
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3/31/23
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Daniil Medvedev has beaten fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals of the Miami Open. It came on the day that Wimbledon announced Russians will be allowed back in the event …
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By MARK BERMAN
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3/31/23
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Florida Atlantic and San Diego State are giving the Final Four a mid-major flavor. Their national semifinal marks the second time two mid-majors will meet in the Final Four since the NCAA Tournament …
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By JOHN MARSHALL
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3/31/23
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South Carolina and Iowa will meet in one of the most highly anticipated Final Four matchups in women's basketball history. The undefeated Gamecocks are looking to become the 10th team to go through a …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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3/31/23
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Minor leaguers ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball ahead of the season’s start. MLB owners are expected to vote on the agreement next week. The Major …
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3/31/23
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Here’s one baseball fans might not have bet on: at least one prominent oddsmaker thinks starting pitchers will go deeper into games this season. Eric Biggio, baseball lead trader for Caesars …
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By MARK ANDERSON
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3/31/23
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Nobody will ever mistake Tobacco Road for 777 Glades Road, which is the address of one of history’s most unexpected Final Four party crashers. But there in the upscale retirement town of Boca …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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3/31/23
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One thing hasn't changed through the years. Tiger Woods is must-see golf. But it's different than it was 20 years ago when Woods was healthy, younger and at the peak of his game. Players who have …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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3/31/23
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The advanced stats can tell us a lot about the teams in this year's Final Four. San Diego State is great defensively and not at all great on offense. Miami is basically the opposite. UConn has looked …
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By NOAH TRISTER
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3/31/23
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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe made an amazing, no-look catch for the highlight reels on opening day. Playing his first game with the Angels, the right fielder could only grin ear to …
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By JANIE McCAULEY
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3/31/23
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Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in his season debut coming off the World Baseball Classic title before Oakland capitalized once he exited with Aledmys Díaz rallying the …
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By JANIE McCAULEY
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3/31/23
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Jayson Tatum scored 40 points, Jaylen Brown added 30 and the Boston Celtics steamrolled the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks 140-99. The Celtics shot 22 of 43 from 3-point range and moved within two games …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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3/30/23
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David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus …
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By KEN POWTAK
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3/30/23
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Veterans Padraig Harrington and Matt Kuchar each shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the early lead with MJ Daffue and Roberto Diaz in the weather-delayed first round of the Valero Texas Open. …
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3/30/23
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