Jack Balzer
NBA Virus Numbers Still Rising, Expanded Testing Begins
The NBA's virus numbers continue to rise. By Sunday evening, the number of players disclosed by teams as being in the protocols was up to 116. The real number, considering some teams had yet to update injury reports, was believed to be slightly higher...
Washington Mystics Win WNBA Draft Lottery for 1st Time
The Washington Mystics have won the WNBA draft lottery for the first time in franchise history. Washington had the third best chance to earn the No. 1 pick.
Durant Scores 32, Nets Hit 22 3s in 117-108 Win Over Hawks
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and led the spurt that broke open the game late in the third quarter, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-108 for their third straight victory
Dajome Converts Penalty, Whitecaps Rally to Beat Timbers 3-2
Cristian Dajome converted on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to beat the Portland Timbers 3-2
Carter Hawkins Joins Chicago Cubs as New General Manager
Carter Hawkins has been formally introduced as the Cubs’ new general manager, stepping into a position that had been open since Jed Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations.
Judge HRs Twice, Yankees Beat Jays 6-2 to Extend WC Lead
Aaron Judge hit two of New York’s five home runs and the Yankees extended their AL wild-card lead by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.
UCLA QB Lacks in Stats, But Huge in Big Plays
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has seen the Bruins progress from a team that had a school-record 20 true freshmen play during coach Chip Kelly’s first season in 2018 to being ranked for the first time in four years.
Rodgers’ Return vs. Oklahoma Still Resonates 50 Years Later
Johnny Rodgers’ electrifying 72-yard punt return for a touchdown was the signature play of a rare game that lived up to “Game of the Century” billing. Rodgers helped No. 1 Nebraska defeat No. 2 Oklahoma 35-31 in the 1971 classic. Fifty years late...
Tatis Brilliant In 2 HR Return, Padres Beat Diamondbacks 8-2
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and drove in four runs in his return from the injured list, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2.
Japan Rallies Against Bullpen to Beat US 7-6 in 10 Innings
Takuya Kai hit a winning single against Edwin Jackson in the 10th as Japan beat the United States 7-6 Monday night to reach the Olympic semifinals.