Fierce derby between Japan and South Korea sparking more concern than excitement
It’s the biggest football match in 10 years between two fierce rivals, but Japan’s meeting with South Korea appears to be sparking more…
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Steve Kerr calls for tougher gun control measures following Boulder shooting
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has called for stronger gun control measures in the United States following this week’s mass…
Continue Reading Olympic silver medalist Ryo Miyake delivers food for Uber Eats to fund Tokyo 2020 dream
Olympic fencer Ryo Miyake took up a new job last year: delivering food for Uber Eats. Miyake, who won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, put…
Continue Reading ‘A dark cloud has developed inside of me’: Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli steps down due to ‘profound distress’
Cesare Prandelli has stepped down from his position as head coach of Serie A side Fiorentina, saying that a “dark cloud” has developed…
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Does the ‘definitive’ Pelé documentary cement or damage the football great’s legacy?
It’s not easy watching Pelé shuffling into shot for an interview, needing the aid of a walker before almost shoving it away with disdain. The…
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Harden has 25 points, 17 assists, Nets beat Blazers 116-112
James Harden had 25 points and 17 assists Tuesday night to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 116-112 victory over the Portland Trail…
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Top seed South Carolina dismantles Oregon State 59-42 in women’s NCAAs
Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and top seed South Carolina dominated after a close first quarter Tuesday to beat eighth-seeded Oregon State 59-42 in…
Continue Reading Belize football team bus held up by ‘insurgents on motorcycles’ in Haiti ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifier
Belize’s football federation (FFB) expressed “disappointment and disgust” on Monday after the team bus carrying the squad from the…
Continue Reading UEFA Women’s Champions League: European powerhouse Lyon’s grip on title is facing its biggest challenge
In the last decade, Lyon’s dominance in women’s football has been nigh on complete. Since 2011, the French club has been involved in nine…
Continue Reading McLaren signs long-term deal with karting star Ugo Ugochukwu
McLaren Racing has signed a long-term agreement with 13-year-old Ugo Ugochukwu, a promising karting champion from the United States. Ugochukwu has…
Continue Reading Olympic surfing hopeful Katherine Diaz, 22, killed by lightning while training
A 22-year-old Olympic surfing hopeful from El Salvador has died while training for an upcoming qualifying competition, the country’s surfing…
Continue Reading Sevilla goalkeeper Bono makes himself the unlikely hero with remarkable last-minute equalizer
Sevilla grabbed a dramatic last-second equalizer in Saturday’s La Liga clash against Valladolid — and the goal came from the unlikeliest…
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Oregon women hold South Dakota to 9 1st-half points, cruise to 67-47 win
Erin Boley scored 22 points and 23rd-ranked Oregon closed out the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament late Monday night with a sleeper,…
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Colin Allred: Ex-NFL star Congressman bewildered by Jan 6 insurrection’s ‘rage and mob mentality’
As a second-term Congressman Colin Allred carefully respects the traditions of his hallowed workplace. “You can’t even step on the floor…
Continue Reading Not rusty: Oregon soars past Iowa 95-80 into Sweet 16
Chris Duarte scored 23 points and Oregon showed no signs of rust Monday in beating No. 2 seed Iowa 95-80 to reach the Sweet 16.…
Continue Reading Juventus decides to keep ‘best in the world’ Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Juventus beyond this season, the club’s managing director Fabio Paratici said after a 1-0 defeat to Benevento.…
Continue Reading ‘Otherworldly’ Lionel Messi breaks Barcelona appearance record
Lionel Messi broke the club’s appearance record on Sunday as the Argentine featured in his 768th game for the Catalan giants. Messi celebrated…
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Oregon State men bounce Oklahoma State, Cunningham from NCAAs
Ethan Thompson scored 26 points and No. 12 seed Oregon State neutralized Oklahoma State and star freshman Cade Cunningham, rolling to an 80-70 upset…
Continue Reading Doncic scores 37, Mavericks rout Trail Blazers 132-92
Luka Doncic scored 37 points in three quarters, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 132-92 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.…
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Goodman’s 24 points lead Oregon State women by FSU 83-59
Aleah Goodman scored 24 points with five rebounds, five assists and zero turnovers, Taylor Jones added 18 points and eight boards, and No. 8-seed…
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