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The Kings' resurgence to a playoff berth and the bold proclamation I got wrong
Four words. Only four. But four that I typed, that were published, and for which I knew I was setting myself up for grief if the Los Angeles Kings made the Stanley Cup playoffs.“This season is toast.”That was in a March 1 piece, after the Kings had spiraled after an uninspiring first few months. They had finally concluded that Jim Hiller was no longer the answer as head coach and yet hung on to the belief that another voice — with barely more than the final quarter of the season left — was all t...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto picking up where he left off after dominant World Series
LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto ahead of the 2024 season, they knew they had landed one of the most accomplished pitchers in Japan. Their hope was that Yamamoto’s illustrious success in the Nippon Professional Baseball League would transfer to the major leagues, though they could have only dreamed it would to this extent.Advertisement
BREAKING: MS Dhoni likely to play his first IPL match of the season against the Mumbai Indians on April 23
According to CSK sources, MS Dhoni is close to being match fit. The 44-year-old former captain, who suffered a calf strain during the pre-season camp, was seen hitting balls without showing discomfort.
Pressing fantasy baseball questions: Is Mike Trout back? Which prospects are coming soon?
Garrett Crochet was lit up for 10 earned runs over 1.2 innings during Monday’s start, and fantasy managers are questioning whether something is wrong with their ace. It’s a small sample, but he struggled during spring (8.1 K-BB%) as well. Crochet insists he’s physically healthy, but his velocity was down Monday, and he’s experienced major increases in innings pitched each of the past two seasons. It’s possible it’s just a dead-arm phase — coincidentally, Crochet suffered a similar drop in veloci...
Diego Maradona: Retrial over ex-soccer star's death underway with seven defendants
A new trial into the death of former soccer star Diego Maradona began in Buenos Aires this week, a year after the original case ended in a mistrial.Seven healthcare professionals from Maradona’s medical team were charged with negligent homicide relating to the former World Cup-winner’s death in November 2020, at the age of 60.Advertisement
Spoelstra says Hornets’ Ball should have been ejected before ending Miami Heat’s season
Ball appeared to trip Bam Adebayo in Tuesday’s gameHornets went on to win play-in game in overtimeMiami coach Erik Spoelstra said LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for tripping Bam Adebayo, leading to an injury that knocked the Heat’s star center out of Tuesday night’s 127-126 play-in tournament loss to the Charlotte Hornets.Ball fell to the floor after missing a shot on a drive to the basket early in the second quarter, and appeared to reach out and grab Adebayo’s left leg, causing the cente...
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Axelsen retires: How Dubai helped him become Olympic champion
There is a special reason why Viktor Axelsen always credited Dubai for his incredible success at the highest level.The two-time Olympic champion retired at 32 after struggling to recover from a chronic back problem. Ironically, it was during a global health crisis that Axelsen reached the zenith of athletic excellence. Only the second non-Asian player to win the world championship twice, Axelsen decided to move to Dubai in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a decision that defined his c...
Jackie Robinson Day is a bridge for MLB and Negro League conversations
Bob Kendrick believes Major League Baseball has kept Jackie Robinson’s legacy at the forefront by celebrating every April 15. Jackie Robinson Day, now an annual MLB commemoration, saw its introduction to the league in 2004.Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, has watched MLB observe the day by having all players, managers and umpires wear Robinson’s No. 42, which is retired across the league. There are replica jerseys of the former Brooklyn Dodgers pioneer who broke the...
Man Utd handed simple Lisandro Martinez appeal response in blunt message after red card
Man Utd handed simple Lisandro Martinez appeal response in blunt message after red cardLisandro Martinez received a red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair during Manchester United's defeat to Leeds United at Old Trafford on Monday nightCommentsSportKieran King Senior Sports Writer13:49, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:50, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesManchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was shown a straight red card against Leeds United(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar vi...
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike suffers suspected ruptured Achilles tendon, set to miss several months
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike is unlikely to play again for several months after suffering a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon.The France international striker was taken off on a stretcher in the first-half of Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain after appearing to sustain an injury.Advertisement
'I might not be here' - Stokes on being hit in face by ball
'I might not be here' - Stokes on facial injuryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ben Stokes is expected to play two matches for Durham before England's first Test of the summer and could also feature for England LionsByMatthew HenryBBC Sport JournalistPublished12 minutes ago1 CommentsEngland captain Ben Stokes said he is "lucky" and "might not be here" had things been slightly different when he was hit in the face by a cricket ball in February.The all-ro...
NHL coach rips players after stunning late-season collapse extends playoff drought: 'They don’t care'
The Columbus Blue Jackets have missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year thanks to a stunning late-season collapse that concluded with a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. The organization went from second in the Metropolitan Division last month to being eliminated in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. Head coach Rick Bowness, who came out of retirement to take over the job in January, didn’t hold back on his team when speaking to reporters on T...
Connor McDavid $20 million contract projection: Impact on Maple Leafs roster strategy
The most recent NHL news line underscores the sense that Connor McDavid would earn $20 million in the projected contract and how this has increasingly become an issue in Toronto Maple Leafs planning. Toronto seems to be getting its long-term salary cap and roster plan on track, as the Edmonton Oilers superstar keeps controlling. The case is indicative of larger NHL trade theories and new practices in team-building based on generational talent acquisition.
Masters legend Nick Faldo hits back at Greg Norman and releases text messages
Masters legend Nick Faldo hits back at Greg Norman and releases text messagesGolf legend Sir Nick Faldo has responded to Greg Norman's allegations that he made unsavoury comments about him during his time as LIV Golf CEOCommentsSportBen Crawford Senior Sports Writer13:32, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:33, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSir Nick Faldo has issued a response after Greg Norman lashed out(Image: Getty)Sir Nick Faldo has hit back at Greg Norman's accusations that he made "nasty"...
Young woman, 21, found dead under water after being pulled from sea on UK beach
Young woman, 21, found dead under water after being pulled from sea on UK beachEliza Hannah Chaudhry, 21, was tragically found dead under the water at Porthkerry Beach in Barry, Wales, last weekNewsRobert Harries and Zahra Khaliq News Reporter13:31, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:38, 15 Apr 2026View ImageThe woman was found at Porthkerry Beach in Wales(Image: Google Maps)A young woman was found dead after being pulled from the water at a Welsh beach, an inquest heard.Eliza Hannah Chaudhry, 21, was disco...
Indian delegation to visit US from April 20 as trade talks resume
Indian delegation to visit US from April as trade talks resume
‘I might not be here’: Ben Stokes ‘lucky to be alive’ after freak injury scare
Ben Stokes described a training incident that broke his cheekbone as a "pretty nasty" but ultimately fortunate event, stating he feels "quite lucky" to be alive. The injury delayed his return to cricket, forcing a reassessment of his fitness plan. Stokes also dismissed speculation about his working relationship with Brendon McCullum, emphasising their shared goal for the team.
Tottenham handed huge injury update in welcome boost for Roberto De Zerbi
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Maguire to miss Chelsea trip as additional one-game ban issued
Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United's trip to Chelsea after being handed an additional one-match ban for improper conduct.An independent regulatory commission charged Maguire on April 1 for acting in an "improper manner" after swearing at fourth official Matt Donohue following his red card against Bournemouth on March 20.