The comments from the U.S. women’s national team captain stemmed from frustration about how some viewers take TV commentary at face value. CARSON, Calif. — U.S. women’s national team captain Lindsey Horan apologized Thursday for recent comments in which she said American soccer fans “aren’t smart” and they “don’t know the game.” Speaking on a … Read more
A long 3-pointer in the first quarter put Caitlin Clark at the top of the record books. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark wasted no time becoming the NCAA women’s career scoring leader Thursday night, taking less than three minutes to score the eight points she needed to break Kelsey Plum’s record. The Iowa star … Read more
A long 3-pointer in the first quarter put Caitlin Clark at the top of the record books. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women’s career scoring record, making a long 3-pointer in the first quarter for No. 4 Iowa against Michigan on Thursday night. Clark went into the game needing eight points … Read more
Manfred noted he will be 70 years old and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends in 2029. NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70 … Read more
The Spurs rookie center is a defensive menace. Dallas noticed on Wednesday night. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama leads the league in blocks (3.2 per game) and is a menace in the paint for opposing players trying to finish at the rim. And Dallas’ Kyrie Irving knows quite well the impact … Read more
The Spurs pick up another loss on the Rodeo Road Trip. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs picked up a road loss in Dallas to the Mavericks 116-93. The Spurs are now 1-4 start on the Rodeo Road Trip. Victor Wembanyama recorded 26 points and nine rebounds. Jeremy Sochan had 10 points and four … Read more
Children’s Mercy Kansas City was treating 12 patients, including nine children who suffered gunshot wounds. All were expected to recover. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration, killing one person and wounding almost two dozen others, appeared to stem from a … Read more