Olson’s family said he died Thursday evening. The cause of death wasn’t given. “Coach Olson is the absolute best, one of the greatest coaches ever and one of the greatest…
Matsuyama leads after one round; three players under par
The NHL playoffs are on hold for the next two days.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press file Reaves woke up Thursday to find a text from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk,…
Some teams are playing. Some aren’t. Some have played with individual players sitting out. But across the sport, one theme became clear: Baseball shouldn’t avoid potentially difficult conversations and decisions…
That’s if the rolling roadshow gets that far. Staging cycling’s premier race when COVID-19 infections are rising again in France represents both a health risk and an embodiment of French…
Broncos among the teams to step away Thursday
The U.S. Tennis Association quietly posted the women’s and men’s singles draws online, without the usual TV hoopla. The draw was announced on the same day all matches in the…
NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t take the floor for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic.Kevin C. Cox/Associated Press…
NBA playoffs could resume this weekend
Colorado gets within 2-1 in series with third-period surge
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity early Thursday because those discussions were private. The subject rose to the forefront as multiple leagues called off games…
8-7 win the third in a row for Colorado
The unprecedented decision to postpone the games was quickly followed by a similar decision by the Women’s National Basketball Association, which postponed three scheduled games across the state in Bradenton.…
Colorado Rockies’ Matt Kemp opted not to play Wednesday in the wake of the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Games between…
Killorn added a second goal and Yanni Gourde, Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov also scored for the Lightning, which won for the second straight night to take a 2-1 lead…
If he was going to show up, Mickelson thought, he might as well win. He closed with a 5-under 66 on Wednesday to reach 22 under, leaving him three shots…
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the postponement had not been officially announced. The postponement came after the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks didn’t come out…
Colorado Rockies’ Nolan Arenado (28) is greeted by Josh Fuentes (8) after scoring on a base hit by Matt Kemp during the first inning Tuesday in Phoenix.Matt York/Associated Press Trevor…
The Islanders overall a 3-0 first-period deficit, with Jean-Gabriel Pageau getting the tying goal with 2:09 left in regulation. Myers ended it quickly, connecting on a shot from the right…
That was the case 17 years ago going into the U.S. Open. Never mind that Woods was the defending champion. He had gone all of four tournaments without winning. At…
Owner denies allegations
Other leagues join Wednesday after Blake shooting
First top 10 of World Tour career for Durango teenager
Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Andrei Vasilevskiy had 22 saves and became Tampa Bay’s all-time playoff leader with 22 wins as the Lightning improved to 4-0 in overtimes games this postseason.…
Jokic adds 31 to Murray’s 42 for Denver in Game 5
WHAT: Western Conference second round; Dallas leads series 2-0 WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (NBC Sports, Altitude, KRSJ 100.5 FM) Where: Rogers Center, Edmonton, Alberta BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars take…
Social justice fight rekindled by Blake shooting
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers addresses the media with his teammates outside the Lions practice facility Tuesday in Allen Park, Mich. The players were reacting to the recent shooting…
Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad won’t take part in any more action this year after wrist surgery following Sunday’s practice.David Zalubowski/Associated Press “I think there was too many days where…
