The young fan retrieved the ball as umpires on the field reviewed to make sure the ball had cleared the wall and Ohtani had his first home run of the season. TOKYO, Japan — Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center field on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Dome, he watched Shohei … Read more
The All-Pro pass rusher and the Cowboys front office are engaging in further talks about an extension. FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys and their All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons have held discussions about a long-term contract extension, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. According to that source, Cowboys owner and general … Read more
The two biggest names in college basketball these days will be playing in the women’s tournament when March Madness gets into full swing. WASHINGTON — It’s no stretch to say the two biggest names in college basketball these days will be playing in the women’s tournament when March Madness goes into full swing later this week. … Read more
The lucky fan sunk a shot from half court to earn the prize. HOUSTON — The Rockets completed an improbable comeback and a lucky fan went home with a healthier bank account — just another ho-hum Monday at the Toyota Center. Downtown Houston was rocking after the Houston Rockets came back from 25 points down … Read more
BetMGM Sportsbook said it received 35% more money being bet on women’s college basketball this season, 39% more female bettors and 32% more customers overall. LAS VEGAS — Caitlin Clark not only drew lots of eyes to women’s basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games, she also attracted a lot of bettors who otherwise … Read more
Yamamoto and Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga both pitched well in the first all-Japanese starting pitching matchup on opening day in MLB history. TOKYO, Japan — Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday … Read more
Morgan got sick during the second half of the Heat-Knicks game. The game was paused while workers cleaned up the area around his courtside seat. NEW YORK — Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday’s Knicks-Heat game, and that he’s “doing OK.” The actor-comedian posted an update on Instagram … Read more