Sacramento’s season-opening victory wasn’t the primary topic on head coach Mike Brown’s mind Wednesday night.
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American Logan Sargeant trying to hang on in F1 through difficult rookie season
Sargeant’s rookie season with Williams has been hampered by a series of expensive crashes and dismal results that have some wondering if his time in Formula One is careening toward a quick end.
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals
Aces rout Liberty, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
A’ja Wilson scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-76 on Wednesday.
With record-setting barrage, Diamondbacks sweep Dodgers out of playoffs
No. 6 seed Arizona has won all five of its postseason games, eliminating the Brewers in a best-of-three series and the Dodgers in a best-of-five.
Commentary: At Ryder Cup, the U.S. is done in by its arrogance again
John Feinstein writes that the Americans play as if they have nothing to prove.
Messi Mania has grabbed hold in Major League Soccer, but will it be a long-lasting boost?
Lionel Messi’s arrival in the United States has boosted his team and Major League Soccer.
American soccer was against artificial turf long before it became an NFL problem
There’s little debate in the MLS and NWSL — playing on grass is much better and much safer. Gillette Stadium is one of six MLS venues with artificial turf.
Larry Nassar survivor says Michigan State’s latest mess shows it hasn’t learned from past
Michigan State has stumbled from scandal to scandal, including the sexual abuse attacks by sports doctor Larry Nassar and current allegations against football coach Mel Tucker.
Breanna Stewart edges A’ja Wilson for AP WNBA Player of the Year honors by 1 vote
New York Liberty star wins AP Player of the Year award for the second straight season.