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Paris 2024: Lyles, Bednarek, Kerley qualify in 100M at U.S. Olympic trials

Sports News // 3 days ago

Paris 2024: Lyles, Bednarek, Kerley qualify in 100M at U.S. Olympic trials

June 24 (UPI) -- Noah Lyles clocked a personal-best-tying 9.83 seconds in the 100-meter race, punching his ticket to Paris through the Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore., and launching his quest for four gold medals.

Angel Reese 'lets game speak,' leads Sky past Caitlin Clark's Fever

Sports News // 3 days ago

Angel Reese 'lets game speak,' leads Sky past Caitlin Clark's Fever

June 24 (UPI) -- Angel Reese said she let her "game speak for itself" during a career-best 25-point, 16-rebound performance, leading the Chicago Sky to an 88-87 victory over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in Chicago.

Royal Ascot, Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" marks weekend horse racing

Sports News // 3 days ago

Royal Ascot, Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" marks weekend horse racing

June 24 (UPI) -- Royal Ascot 2024 went into the books as another triumph for Ireland's Coolmore team, with not only big wins, but lots of promise for the rest of the year and beyond.

Mets closer Edwin Diaz ejected for sticky substance, faces 10-game ban

MLB // 3 days ago

Mets closer Edwin Diaz ejected for sticky substance, faces 10-game ban

June 24 (UPI) -- New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was ejected before an appearance against the Chicago Cubs after umpires determined he was using a sticky substance on his pitching hand. He now faces a 10-game ban from MLB.

Fire breaks out at McLaren center ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Sports News // 5 days ago

Fire breaks out at McLaren center ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

June 22 (UPI) -- A fire at the McLaren Formula One hospitality center Saturday morning almost upended the team's participation in the final practice run of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers continue historic rally, force Game 7 vs. Panthers

NHL // 5 days ago

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers continue historic rally, force Game 7 vs. Panthers

June 21 (UPI) -- The Edmonton Oilers continued their historic rally, dominating the Florida Panthers in Game 6 on Friday to become just the third team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after falling behind 3-0 in a Stanley Cup Final.

Copa America soccer: Messi, Argentina beat Canada, blast Atlanta field condition

Soccer // 6 days ago

Copa America soccer: Messi, Argentina beat Canada, blast Atlanta field condition

June 21 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi and Argentina shut out Canada 2-0 in the group stage of the Copa America tournament in Atlanta, but went on to criticize the surface at Mercedes Benz Stadium, calling the field a "disaster."

Olympic trials: USA's Lilly King qualifies for second Paris event, becomes engaged

Sports News // 6 days ago

Olympic trials: USA's Lilly King qualifies for second Paris event, becomes engaged

June 21 (UPI) -- Still dripping from her second qualifying swim for Paris 2024, Lilly King was faced with one of the most important questions of her life -- "Will you marry me?" -- as her boyfriend proposed in Indianapolis.

Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races set for Royal Ascot , Japan, Brazil, Peru

Sports News // 6 days ago

Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races set for Royal Ascot , Japan, Brazil, Peru

June 21 (UPI) -- An intriguing and exciting Royal Ascot already has produced four Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" results, and weekend action will award more entries from Japan, Brazil and Peru.

L.A. Lakers hire NBA veteran, ESPN analyst J.J. Redick as head coach

NBA // 1 week ago

L.A. Lakers hire NBA veteran, ESPN analyst J.J. Redick as head coach

June 20 (UPI) -- After a disappointing 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have nailed down their next head coach in a person who has limited coaching experience but broad public broadcasting and podcasting recognition.

Broncos hire ex-Stanford coach David Shaw for front office role

NFL // 1 week ago

Broncos hire ex-Stanford coach David Shaw for front office role

June 20 (UPI) -- Former Stanford football coach David Shaw was hired to serve as a senior personnel executive for the Denver Broncos, the NFL franchise announced Thursday.

Paris 2024: Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz to lead U.S. tennis team

Sports News // 1 week ago

Paris 2024: Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz to lead U.S. tennis team

June 20 (UPI) -- Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, the highest-ranking American tennis players, will headline Team USA at the 2024 Summer Games, the United States Tennis Association announced Thursday.

Paris 2024: Katie Ledecky dominates, Caeleb Dressel qualifies at U.S. swimming trials

Sports News // 1 week ago

Paris 2024: Katie Ledecky dominates, Caeleb Dressel qualifies at U.S. swimming trials

June 20 (UPI) -- Katie Ledecky dominated her patented 1,500-meter swim, earning another event placement for Paris 2024 at the U.S. Olympic trials. Fellow reigning gold medalist Caeleb Dressel claimed a spot on the 4x100M relay team.

Caitlin Clark, Fever beat Mystics to streak into playoff contention

Sports News // 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark, Fever beat Mystics to streak into playoff contention

June 20 (UPI) -- Caitlin Clark totaled 18 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and four steals in one of the best performances of her rookie campaign, leading the Indiana Fever past the Washington Mystics for their third-consecutive victory.

Google Doodle celebrates Copa America soccer championship

Sports News // 1 week ago

Google Doodle celebrates Copa America soccer championship

June 20 (UPI) -- Thursday's Google Doodle celebrates the 48th Copa America soccer championship, which will run from June 20 through July 14.

Willie Mays: Saying a final goodbye to baseball's 'Say hey kid'

MLB // 1 week ago

Willie Mays: Saying a final goodbye to baseball's 'Say hey kid'

Willie Mays, who died Wednesday at age 93, was not only the greatest baseball player of the last 80 years, but was also an enormously important figure in American sports, culture and history.

Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr. among those who grieve after Willie Mays' death

MLB // 1 week ago

Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr. among those who grieve after Willie Mays' death

June 19 (UPI) -- Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr. were among the baseball legends to offer reflection and condolences on social media in response to Willie Mays' death, saying they are devastated by the loss.

NHL Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers 'wanted it too bad' in Game 5

NHL // 1 week ago

NHL Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers 'wanted it too bad' in Game 5

June 19 (UPI) -- Veteran forward Sam Bennett said the Florida Panthers "wanted it too bad" heading into their Game 5 Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, contributing to the loss and extending the series.

Regan Smith sets 100m backstroke world record, qualifies for U.S. Olympic team

Sports News // 1 week ago

Regan Smith sets 100m backstroke world record, qualifies for U.S. Olympic team

June 19 (UPI) -- Regan Smith reclaimed her world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke, out-pacing the field during the 57.13-second swim and qualifying for Paris 2024 at the U.S. Olympic trials in Indianapolis.

Stanley Cup Final: McDavid, Oilers' defense hold off Panthers, force Game 6

NHL // 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: McDavid, Oilers' defense hold off Panthers, force Game 6

June 18 (UPI) -- Edmonton Oilers players poked, dove and scrambled in a hectic final minute, preventing a Florida Panthers comeback Tuesday to win Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final and extending the best-of-seven-game series.

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