The four newest sports were chosen partly because they’re easy to pick up, and form communities that are active on social media. WASHINGTON — One new sport is joining the ranks of the Paris Olympics in July, and several others will be making a return after positive reception at their first appearance during the pandemic-delayed … Read more
Texas has dropped seven consecutive road games and eight successive road series openers. BALTIMORE — Corbin Burnes scattered nine hits over seven innings, rookie Heston Kjerstad homered and drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles pummeled the struggling Texas Rangers 11-2 on Thursday night. Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman and Colton Cowser also went deep … Read more
The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. LOS ANGELES — A jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service and has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages. The … Read more
It’s the second year in a row Clark has won the award, making her just the third repeat winner in Big Ten Conference history. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark ended her collegiate basketball career in April, but she’s still raking in the awards. On Thursday, the former University of Iowa guard was named the … Read more
HOUSTON — Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France will have surgery on his throwing shoulder Monday. France opened the season in the majors but had been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land and made one start there when he was placed on the injured list in early May. France resumed throwing recently after being shut down for … Read more
Blakely came to the Olympic trials as a leading contender to make the U.S. team following a dazzling performance at nationals. MINNEAPOLIS — Skye Blakely’s bid to make the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team is over. The 19-year-old will miss the U.S. Olympic trials after suffering a right Achilles injury during training on Wednesday. USA … Read more
Two former Gophers, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl, will become the first women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, joining five former NHL stars. TORONTO, ON — Though their time on ice is now done, two Minnesotans aren’t through when it comes to making hockey history. On Tuesday, the University of Minnesota announced former … Read more