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The Schenley Oval was full of runners, jumpers, erg rowers and shot putters competing in the sun in Sunday’s UNcathlon. Fifteen teams of six, each including one Special Olympian, competed in 10 sports events at Schenley Park in Oakland and could gain more points through an 11th event — fundraising. The UNcathlon was a benefit for Special Olympics Pennsylvania, which seeks “to…

MOSCOW – (AP) — In a story April 7 about Russian hopes for men’s hockey in the Winter Olympics, The Associated Press misidentified a player quoted in the piece. The correct name is Matt Duchene. A corrected version of the story is below: Russia hopes for boost from Olympic hockey turmoil After a week of turmoil for Olympic hockey, Russia thinks it is poised to be the big winner in…

DALLAS — Today, Dell EMC announces that, for the first time ever, the company is sponsoring a NASCAR team, JTG Daugherty Racing. Through this partnership, Dell EMC is working with JTG Daugherty Racing to help provide a competitive edge through the implementation of technology within the racecar, on the track and at the shop.   Specifically, the JTG Daugherty Racing team is using Dell IoT and client solutions and Dell…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols hit his 592nd homer and a tying, two-run single in the ninth inning before Cliff Pennington’s drive to the wall capped the Los Angeles Angels’ rally from a six-run deficit for a 10-9 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Pennington’s single drove in Mike Trout to end a preposterous comeback by the Angels, who trailed 8-1 in the seventh and 9-3 before Pujols homered…

The arrival of Division 3 state champion Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett only makes the Division 1 field all the more power-packed. Returning state semifinalist Hartland has the horses to make a push for its second state title in three years, fronted by second-team all-stater Hunter Delanoy and fellow returners Jack Slavin, Max Hendricks, Cade Martin and Jake Moyer. If Saginaw Heritage can weather the rugged Saginaw Valley League –…

When Marvin Lewis was a kid, he heard tales of his dad, who was a pitcher in the old industrial leagues around northwest Georgia. He said his dad was such a good pitcher that he was in demand from local mill managers who wanted bragging rights. “He wanted a job at one place, and he went there and the manager asked if he played baseball,” Lewis…

A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland: Rk. School (W-L) Next (last week’s ranking) 1. SOUTH HILLS (13-3) vs. Mater Dei, Tuesday (3) 2. ST. JOHN BOSCO (13-3) at La Palma Kennedy, today (12) 3. CHATSWORTH (15-2) vs. Miami SLAM Charter at Las Vegas Durango, today (5) 4. HUNTINGTON BEACH (13-3) vs. Edison, Tuesday (2) 5. SHERMAN OAKS NOTRE DAME (13-3) vs. Aliso Niguel…

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Russell Westbrook celebrates his game-winning 3-pointer on Sunday against the Nuggets. The Thunder guard finished with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his 42nd triple-double of 2016-17, breaking Oscar Robertson’s single-season record. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Russell Westbrook had seemingly been building up to this moment the entire season. Triple-double after triple-double, the Oklahoma City point guard inched toward history…

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Russell Westbrook celebrates his game-winning 3-pointer on Sunday against the Nuggets. The Thunder guard finished with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his 42nd triple-double of 2016-17, breaking Oscar Robertson’s single-season record. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Russell Westbrook had seemingly been building up to this moment the entire season. Triple-double after triple-double, the Oklahoma City point guard inched toward history…

Dele Alli (centre) has scored more league goals (16) this season than any other under-21 player in Europe’s top five leagues Is Dele Alli among England’s greats? How good was that Manchester City team goal? Is Philippe Coutinho now Brazil’s greatest export? We try to answer those questions and take a look at some of the other interesting stats from the weekend. Could Alli be ‘The Greatest’? The stat: Dele…

We’ve talked a lot about the new attitude and “new” Sergio over the last year or so, but it hasn’t shown on the golf course like it did on Sunday. Sergio missed some short putts and hit a few loose irons in the middle of his round and everyone collectively thought, “here we go again,” but the 37-year-old wouldn’t give up. For a guy that has said this golf…

The byline on the story you’re reading last appeared in these pages in October 2009, before the Yankees-Phillies World Series. The odds of it ever appearing here again weren’t good at the time, but if a reality-show tycoon can be elected president, Northwestern can make the NCAA tournament and the Cubs can win the World Series, who is to doubt the existence of miracles? Said byline ran above a story…

RELATED: Texas race results | Detailed race breakdown SHOP: Johnson gear FORT WORTH, Tex. — Jimmie Johnson proved on Sunday that you can’t keep a good driver, a good car and a good team down for long — even if you change the playing field at one of his favorite race tracks. The seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion passed Joey Logano for the lead on Lap 318 of…

UIL state soccer tournament April 12-15, 2017Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex (Georgetown, TX) Wednesday, April 12Conference 4A Girls Semifinals11 a.m.: Stephenville (23-4) vs. Athens (15-10-1)1:30 p.m.: Jasper (26-1) vs. Boerne (20-4-1) Conference 4A Boys Semifinals4 p.m.: Wheatley (13-1) vs. Kilgore (19-5-2)6:30 p.m.: Progreso (24-5-2) vs. Bridgeport (18-3-5) Thursday, April 13Conference 5A Girls Semifinals9:30 a.m.: Dallas Highland Park (25-0) vs. Boerne Champion (16-8-2)Noon: Leander Rouse (20-1-4) vs. Aledo (21-3-3)…

SAN JOSE — A four-day, four-rink, 119-game hockey tournament that wrapped up Sunday had players jostling, fans whooping and coaches cursing, but there was something a little different about these particular puck fights. Most of them happen closer to the ice, with players strapped atop bladed sleds, using dual spike-tipped sticks to quickly push themselves around the rink. Other games bring out an unusual puck — an oversized rubber-wrapped steel deal that’s filled with…

It was a bit of a no-brainer, but Florida State forward Maddie Pezzino, the most prolific goal scorer in New York State girls soccer history, has decided to return this summer to play for the Western New York Flash in their first season in United Women’s Soccer. “The Flash has played a huge role in my development as a player and a person, and I’m more than excited to be…

David Madison/Getty Images Gianni VerschuerenFeatured ColumnistApril 9, 2017 The United States Women’s national team won a second international friendly against Russia on Sunday, cruising to a 5-1 victory in Houston. Carli Lloyd, Rose Lavelle and Crystal Dunn all scored for the hosts before half-time, while the Russians also added an own-goal. Nadezhda Karpova converted from the penalty spot to give the visitors a fighting chance, but the USA did more…

Image from Pixabay. If you’ve ever shopped for sports sunglasses for running, cycling, hiking, or whatever else, you know there are tons of different colored lenses to choose from. From copper to rose to yellow, these do make a little bit of a difference in what you see. The Wirecutter digs into when and why this might matter. Advertisement Tint on sunglasses is are referred to as base tint, which…