Washington Wizards clinch first division crown since 1979 Washington Wizards clinch first division crown since 1979:- Water pooled on a table in the middle of the noisy locker room and soaked in the carpet. The Washington Wizards had just celebrated clinching the Southeast Division for the franchise's first division title […]
Playoff-bound Sharks snap skid with 5-4 win over Rangers Playoff-bound Sharks snap skid with 5-4 win over Rangers:- After six straight losses, the San Jose Sharks were looking for any kind of win. A well-played game that featured a late comeback and dramatic winner only made them feel even better. […]
Playoff fire awaits Werenski, Jones, more young defensemen When Seth Jones entered the NHL, coach Barry Trotz saw a player not intimidated by pressure or expectations. The son of former NBA power forward Popeye Jones is already a No. 1 defenseman in his fourth season and now about to face […]
USMNT withstands slugfest with Panama for valuable road draw USMNT withstands slugfest with Panama for valuable road draw:- Tim Howard long ago cut out the waffle when it comes to analysis and didn’t pull any verbal punches late Tuesday night. “When you are an old dog like me a few […]
Fans can look forward to some major changes in NFL games Time to celebrate? NFL fans could see an enhanced flow of play and fewer restrictions on how demonstrative players can be in their jubilation after big plays. At the busy league meetings Tuesday, owners passed several rules changes, adopting […]
Perry, Eaves score early as Ducks down Canucks 4-1 Minus their captain and leading scorer, the Anaheim Ducks didn't miss a beat. Corey Perry and Patrick Eaves scored 74 seconds apart early in the first period, and the playoff-bound Ducks cruised past the listless Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Tuesday night […]
Barcelona defends Messi over unfair suspension Barcelona defends Messi over unfair suspension:- Barcelona says Lionel Messi's four-match international suspension for insulting a linesman was "unfair and totally disproportionate." Barcelona released a statement Wednesday expressing "its surprise and indignation" with FIFA's decision to sideline the playmaker for so long following the […]
Seattle soars into the playoffs for the first time since 2001 Seattle soars into the playoffs for the first time since 2001:- As the 2017 Major League Baseball season begins, USA TODAY Sports' baseball staff lays out its bold predictions for the six months ahead: *** You might be surprised […]
China confirms detention of Taiwanese pro-democracy activist China confirms detention of Taiwanese pro-democracy activist:- China's government confirmed Wednesday it is holding a Taiwanese pro-democracy activist and is investigating him on suspicion of "pursuing activities harmful to national security," the latest detention in an ongoing crackdown on civil society. Lee Ming-che, […]
African woman slapped in Noida African woman slapped in Noida:- Three days after four Nigerian nationals were attacked, an African woman has been allegedly thrashed in Greater Noida. The Kenyan national was allegedly pulled out of an auto and beaten up by some youth. The woman was admitted in Noida's […]
