World Sports

The Angels’ pending signing of free-agent infielder Luis Valbuena is more a reflection of the uncertainty surrounding first baseman Albert Pujols than a desire to trade first baseman C.J. Cron or any other player. Valbuena’s agreement with the Angels, reportedly for two years with a club option, is pending a physical and the completion of contract language, according to a major-league source with knowledge of the deal. The Angels intend…

Clint Eastwood was daring moviegoers to “go ahead, make my day,” in his film “Dirty Harry.” Don McLean was singing about how the “halftime air was sweet perfume” in his No. 1 hit “American Pie.” And President Richard Nixon was addressing the nation on TV, revealing secret negotiations to end the Vietnam War — a deal that collapsed as the war dragged on for another three years. It was Jan….

Egypt’s Abdallah El Said strikes late to knock out Uganda in their first Africa Cup of Nations appearance since 1978 Substitute Abdallah El Said scored a late winner for Egypt to knock Uganda out of the Africa Cup of Nations. After a drab game with few chances for either side, Mohamed Salah teed up El Said, who struck firmly past Uganda keeper Denis Onyango on 89 minutes. Uganda’s Joseph Ochaya…

The three Oregon Ducks football players who were hospitalized earlier this week all are healthy and out of the hospital, according to The Oregonian. Update on the hospitalized players: All of them are out as of this morning https://t.co/23APt72aSb — Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) January 20, 2017 Offensive lineman Sam Poutasi and tight end Cam McCormick were released from the hospital Friday. Offensive lineman Doug Brenner was released Tuesday. All three…

Nottingham Forest have moved up to 19th in the Championship – five points off the relegation zone In a week which has seen marches across the globe following Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States, the EFL had its own protests. Scores of Nottingham Forest fans were the latest band of supporters to protest against their owners, while one of the best home records in the league was…

The Chargers’ move from San Diego to Los Angeles has been fraught with gaffe after gaffe. Whether it is the logo saga, the constant references to the team as from San Diego from within or the general klutziness of the shift, the Chargers have lost their juice. And, now, they are also seemingly losing their religion … or at least those who pray for them in some corners. A Baptist…

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Tamil Nadu’s age-old bull-taming sport Jallikattu. Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao on Saturday promulgated the ordinance for conducting the state’s age-old bull-taming sport Jallikattu after a three-year ban. Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, in the meantime, has said the sport will be held across Tamil Nadu tomorrow. He will also inaugurate the sport at Alanganallur at 10 am on Sunday. Panneerselvam also thanked the Centre for its support. “On behalf of…

Humphrey scored his first goal for Hibs in a one-sided contest Scottish Cup holders Hibernian demolished Bonnyrigg Rose at Tynecastle to ease into the fifth round. Andrew Shinnie, James Keatings and Chris Humphrey banged in three goals inside 13 first-half minutes. The Midlothian junior side had a moment to celebrate when Dean Hoskins converted a penalty. The one-way traffic continued in the second half with Jason Cummings scoring twice, while…

“Sometimes it’s not enough to change laws, you have to change hearts. And sports has a way of changing hearts.” — Barack Obama What a nice thought. What bunk. The times being what they are, and what they are unsettles the times, sports is here to take credit for being a place where, as a Supreme Court justice once mused, we can find people’s accomplishments. Actually, Earl Warren was talking…

Sister Maria Pares would say she stood “5 foot 3, maybe.” Through her groundbreaking career as a coach and advocate for women’s athletics, she was a giant. [PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Maria Pares through the years] Pares died Friday from cancer complications. She was 75. Pares was a pioneer in women’s sports while defying conventional beliefs about what a nun should be. She built a basketball dynasty at Sacred Heart Academy…

Edwin Pope realized his life’s calling before he reached puberty. By 11, he was writing about sports for his hometown Athens (Georgia) Banner-Herald. By 15, he was the newspaper’s sports editor, the youngest person in America to hold that position. By 28, he was crafting columns for the Miami Herald, destined to become universally recognized among the premier sportswriters of his generation. Pope, who chronicled South Florida sports, Super Bowls,…

Sister Maria Pares would say she stood “5 foot 3, maybe.” Through her groundbreaking career as a coach and advocate for women’s athletics, she was a giant. [PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Maria Pares through the years] Pares died Friday from cancer complications. She was 75. Pares was a pioneer in women’s sports while defying conventional beliefs about what a nun should be. She built a basketball dynasty at Sacred Heart Academy…

“Sometimes it’s not enough to change laws, you have to change hearts. And sports has a way of changing hearts.” — Barack Obama What a nice thought. What bunk. The times being what they are, and what they are unsettles the times, sports is here to take credit for being a place where, as a Supreme Court justice once mused, we can find people’s accomplishments. Actually, Earl Warren was talking…

As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Friday, athletes around the world watched and reacted to the news online. Some in the NBA, NFL and MLB offered advice to their fellow Americans, while some simply provided commentary on the event. One soccer club—Dulwich, of a lower-division soccer league—even made a quip about the early turnout at the event. Below are…

Sister Maria Pares would say she stood “5 foot 3, maybe.” Through her groundbreaking career as a coach and advocate for women’s athletics, she was a giant. [PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Maria Pares through the years] Pares died Friday from cancer complications. She was 75. Pares was a pioneer in women’s sports while defying conventional beliefs about what a nun should be. She built a basketball dynasty at Sacred Heart Academy…

“Sometimes it’s not enough to change laws, you have to change hearts. And sports has a way of changing hearts.” — Barack Obama What a nice thought. What bunk. The times being what they are, and what they are unsettles the times, sports is here to take credit for being a place where, as a Supreme Court justice once mused, we can find people’s accomplishments. Actually, Earl Warren was talking…

“Sometimes it’s not enough to change laws, you have to change hearts. And sports has a way of changing hearts.” — Barack Obama What a nice thought. What bunk. The times being what they are, and what they are unsettles the times, sports is here to take credit for being a place where, as a Supreme Court justice once mused, we can find people’s accomplishments. Actually, Earl Warren was talking…

As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Friday, athletes around the world watched and reacted to the news online. Some in the NBA, NFL and MLB offered advice to their fellow Americans, while some simply provided commentary on the event. One soccer club—Dulwich, of a lower-division soccer league—even made a quip about the early turnout at the event. Below are…

Edwin Pope realized his life’s calling before he reached puberty. By 11, he was writing about sports for his hometown Athens (Georgia) Banner-Herald. By 15, he was the newspaper’s sports editor, the youngest person in America to hold that position. By 28, he was crafting columns for the Miami Herald, destined to become universally recognized among the premier sportswriters of his generation. Pope, who chronicled South Florida sports, Super Bowls,…