USA-Canada ‘Rivalry Rematch’ highlights historic underinvestment, and future potential, of women’s hockey
In a historic first, the U.S. and Canadian women’s hockey teams will play a post-Olympics “rematch” on Saturday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET.
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Ukrainian-born U.S. Paralympian Oksana Masters shares happiness, heartache ahead of Beijing Games
Ten-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters shared the happiness and heartache she was feeling Thursday as a Ukrainian-born member of the U.S. Paralympic Team. As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, Masters has addressed the rollercoaster emotions she’s been feeling ahead of the opening of the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing.
Paralympic Opening Ceremony highlighted by bold call for peace
The Winter Paralympics began with a 100-minute Opening Ceremony at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium and a powerful speech lighting the way for nine days of medal competition that start Saturday.
NHL Rink Wrap: Keith’s Chicago return, Cooper ejected, and surprising results
The Boston Bruins are starting to put it together and are now 7-2-1 in their past 10 games thanks to Thursday’s 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Jeremy Swayman has been a difference maker in net, and he was great again on Thursday, but Craig Smith provided the boost in this game with this third career hat trick. He helped the Bruins jump out to a 2-0 lead and then helped add some insurance in the third period. It has been a down year for Smith with just six goals in 47 games entering play on Thursday, so he and the Bruins absolutely needed a game like this.
Friday 5: After 30 years of trying, Bobby Dotter made it to NASCAR Victory Lane
Until last Saturday, SS Green Light Racing owner Bobby Dotter had won only once in NASCAR’s national series. Even then, he didn’t get to enjoy the spoils of Victory Lane.
Premier League odds, Prince-Wright’s picks
Premier League odds for Matchweek 28 of the season have been released, and we all know the bookies don’t always get it right and there is plenty of cash to be made.
NBA Power Rakings: Suns stay on top, barely, with Heat, Grizzlies close
The Suns hold on to the top spot — barely — in these NBA Power Rankings despite CP3 being out, but the Heat are surging and Ja Morant is dunking on anything in his way as the Grizzlies keep playing well. For the first time in a while, the top spot in these rankings is on shaky ground.
Lilly King wins 100m breaststroke in world championships trials preview
When Lilly King took bronze in the Olympic 100m breaststroke, it marked the first time another swimmer out-touched her in nearly five years in the event, snapping a 55-final win streak.