Wgopharmacy Maryland women’s soccer’s Amanda Schafer wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue her soccer career after graduating from the University of Rhode Island, but conversations with her family, notably her older sister Alexandra Schafer, encouraged her to give the sport another shot. Alexandra Schafer played soccer at UMass and had a fifth year but didn’t … Read more
There was little debate among the KPC Media sports staff as to who the KPC Media Group All-Area Boys Tennis Prep of the Year would be, as the recipient for 2022-23 was 29-1 overall, not losing a match until the semifinals of the Indiana High School Athletic Association Individual State Finals. Westview senior Isaiah Hostetler … Read more
The 2022 edition of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge is underway after it was announced Monday that this would be the last one. This year’s series includes 14 games over a three-day span, spread out with two games Monday, six games Tuesday and six more games to close it out Wednesday. Monday’s two games were a … Read more
The Astros have found their new first baseman, announcing an agreement Monday evening on a three-year deal with José Abreu. He’ll reportedly receive $19.5MM per season, bringing the total to $58.5MM. Abreu is represented by ISE Baseball. Abreu, 36 in January, has spent his entire big league career with the White Sox thus far, but … Read more
The Brooklyn Nets edged out an undermanned Orlando Magic outfit at home 109-102 to get back to .500 at 11-11 behind a season-high 45-point masterclass from Kevin Durant on Tuesday (all times AEDT). Durant shot a hyper efficient 19-of-24 from the field (79 percent) and added seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks … Read more
By Allan Fox: Eddie Hearn has ruled out Jermall Charlo as an option for Dmitry Bivol’s next fight in 2023. Hearn says he thought the inactive Jermall was retired from the sport because he hasn’t fought in ages. Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) surprised many boxing fans over the weekend when he approached Bivol last Saturday … Read more
THE REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK Late Rally Not Enough for Thunder The Big Picture The Thunder addressed some recent opportunities for growth in New Orleans by getting off to a better start and making in-game adjustments on the glass and with its interior defense. The Thunder also sustained its downhill, ball movement style of play deep into … Read more
The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets got their game started in a hurry. They were trading baskets early on, and the two sides had combined for 25 points four minutes into the game with the Rockets leading 14-11 behind some hot shooting beyond the arc. Midway through the first quarter, Houston was leading by five … Read more
BUFFALO — Steven Stamkos scored at 2:44 of overtime and had three points to help the Tampa Bay Lightning rally for a 6-5 win against the Buffalo Sabers at KeyBank Center on Monday. Stamkos is two points shy of 1,000 for his NHL career (493 goals, 505 assists). He cut it to 5-4 at 14:35 … Read more
It’s been an annual tradition here at MLB.com to poll executives around the league as to who is the winter’s top available free agent. After asking the first general manager that question, it became apparent that we were going to have to take a different approach. “It’s Aaron Judge,” the GM said with a chuckle. … Read more
