Fernando Alonso: ‘Hopefully I’m back as a better driver’
Fernando Alonso just can’t get enough of the thrill of traveling at speed. That goes for both two wheels as well as four. After stepping away…
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Sabine Schmitz, ‘Queen of the Nürburgring,’ dead at 51
Tributes have flooded in for German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who has died at the age of 51. Widely known as the “Queen of the…
Continue Reading Manchester City remains on course to win an unprecedented quadruple, whether Pep Guardiola admits it or not
The Manchester City winning machine just keeps rolling on. Pep Guardiola’s team brushed aside Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in the Champions…
Continue Reading Team New Zealand retains the America’s Cup in front of thousands of spectators
Team New Zealand (TNZ) retained the America’s Cup on Wednesday, defeating Italian outfit Luna Rossa 7-3 in the best-of-13 series. It’s…
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Lillard scores 50 as Blazers rally past Pelicans 125-124
Damian Lillard had 50 points and 10 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers came from behind to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-124 on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Russian hockey player Timur Faizutdinov, 19, dies after being hit by puck
A 19-year-old Russian hockey player has died after being hit in the head by a puck, his club announced in a statement on Tuesday. Timur Faizutdinov,…
Continue Reading ‘Best player in the world:’ Barca boss Ronald Koeman praises Lionel Messi after record-equaling appearance
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman called Lionel Messi “the most important player” in the club’s history after the Argentine made his…
Continue Reading Rui Patricio ‘okay’ and ‘totally conscious’ after suffering head injury
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo said goalkeeper Rui Patricio is “totally conscious” and “going to…
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Rugby in Colombia: an escape from a violent past
When Alejandro and Julian Navarro first started playing rugby, they sometimes had to stop training because they could hear gun battles between rival…
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Oregon Ducks, OSU Beavers punch ticket to Men’s NCAA Tournament
A year after being canceled due to the pandemic, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has returned.…
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National pickleball tournament returns to Bend
Bend Pickleball Club announced Monday that the Pacific Northwest Classic, sponsored by Beaver Coach Sales, will be held July 28-August 1 at Pine…
Continue Reading Musher Dallas Seavey captures his record-tying fifth Iditarod championship
Musher Dallas Seavey won his record-tying fifth Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race championship on Monday by crossing the finish line at 5:08 am Alaska…
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Drew Brees set to join NBC as a football analyst
Drew Brees, after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, has said he will now be working with NBC. New Orleans Saints longtime quarterback…
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What Usain Bolt did next: Olympic legend on his greatest achievement and life after athletics
With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the…
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Drew Brees announces retirement after 20 years in the NFL
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via social media. Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, 15 of…
Continue Reading PSG’s Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos victims of burglary during match
Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been…
Continue Reading ‘What a beautiful journey’: Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo for surpassing Brazilian’s ‘record of goals in official matches’
Pele has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward surpassed the Brazilian soccer great’s tally of goals scored in official…
Continue Reading Justin Thomas pays tribute to his grandfather after Players Championship victory
Justin Thomas overcame a challenging first two days to win the Players Championship on Sunday, finishing on 14-under after shooting a final-round 68.…
Continue Reading Edwards scores 34, Wolves hold on to beat Blazers 114-112
Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 34 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 13 points and the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves held on Sunday night to…
Continue Reading Erik Lamela scores stunning rabona goal but is sent off as Arsenal overcomes Tottenham in North London Derby
Tottenham’s Erik Lamela produced an outrageous piece of skill to score a rabona goal but was later sent off in the North London Derby, as…
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