Olympic fencers who fled Russia after invasion of Ukraine win support for U.S. citizenship

Three elite Russian fencers who fled the country after Russia invaded Ukraine are seeking to become U.S. citizens in time to represent America at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.They now have the backing of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and USA Fencing. Both organizations have written letters in support of the Russians […]

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Legendary Bruce Smith completely classless in belittling Hall of Fame election of Tony Boselli | Opinion

Who knows why legendary NFL pass rusher Bruce Smith inexplicably decided less than two months before Tony Boselli’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame to disparage his election into Canton, but it has to rank among the all-time examples of poor sportsmanship.  For reasons only known to Smith – the all-time NFL leader with 200 […]

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Wounded, wobbling and vulnerable: Debacle in Dallas leaves Phoenix Suns in search of a lifeline

DALLAS — The Phoenix Suns arrived here less than a week ago with chests puffed, chins up and a 2-0 lead against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals. Two losses at American Airlines Center have left the Suns in need of repair. “We need to fix some things,” coach Monty Williams said after Sunday’s 111-101 loss in Game […]

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Max Verstappen cruises to win in Formula One’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — His first day racing around the new Formula One circuit in Miami was absolutely horrible. Then he made a mistake in qualifying that cost him a spot on the front row. By the time race day rolled around, Max Verstappen had knocked it all out of his system. Verstappen was […]

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