By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — New York Mets pitcher Drew Smith has been given a 10-game suspension following his ejection on Tuesday for the apparent use of a sticky substance on his hands. Michael Hill, MLB’s Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations, announced the decision which also includes an undisclosed fine for violating the
Continue Reading By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A tournament of two big firsts gets underway at the 123rd US Open on Thursday. For the first time in its illustrious 126-year history, California’s iconic Los Angeles Country Club plays host to a major championship. It’s also the first major since the golfing world was rocked by the
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A record $56.6 million (£44.7 million) in prize money will be available at this year’s Wimbledon, the All England Club announced on Wednesday. That represents an 11.2% increase on last year’s prize pot, with the men’s and women’s singles champions each receiving close to $3 million (£2.35 million) and
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After a tough loss overtime loss last night in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals, the Firebirds took it easy on Wednesday. News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur visited Firebirds practice Wednesday morning where the majority of the team wasn’t on the ice, using the opportunity to rest and recover. Series off day
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Palm Desert Alum and La Quinta resident Berry Henson is living the dream in the City of Angels on one of golf’s biggest stages. After 20 years of professional golf, the 43-year-old will make his major championship debut at LACC. It’s U.S. Open week! ⛳️ We are dialed in for our guy Berry Henson, the
Continue Reading CNN By Jack Bantock and Dan Moriarty, CNN (CNN) — In various households across the Palm Springs area this week, some Californians will have seen the face of a previous Uber driver staring back at them on sports broadcasts and online articles. While many of the passengers Berry Henson has taxied during some 3,000 rides
Continue Reading By Jack Bantock and Dan Moriarty, CNN (CNN) — In various households across the Palm Springs area this week, some Californians will have seen the face of a previous Uber driver staring back at them on sports broadcasts and online articles. While many of the passengers Berry Henson has taxied during some 3,000 rides knew
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Just hours after Nevada took a big step toward approving the Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, A’s fans held a “reverse boycott” during a game at the Oakland Coliseum. The Nevada state Senate passed a bill which will help to fund the new stadium being built to house
Continue Reading CNN By Jamiel Lynch and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report released by the Orange County, Florida, medical examiner’s office. The three-time Olympic medalist was found deceased in bed on May 2, according to the report. The 32-year-old was
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal has dropped out of the world’s top 100 for the first time in 20 years as he continues to recover from the hip injury he suffered in January’s Australian Open. The 22-time grand slam champion missed this year’s French Open, a tournament he has won a record
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami is yet to be finalized, but already his impact on Major League Soccer is being felt. US soccer is no stranger to welcoming some of the sport’s biggest stars; David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney and even Pelé have played in the States.
Continue Reading By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has been relieved of day-to-day duties while he recuperates from a medical situation, the organization announced Tuesday. “Jay Monahan informed the PGA TOUR Policy Board that he is recuperating from a medical situation,” a joint statement from the PGA Tour and Monahan
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The Hershey Bears survived a remarkable Coachella Valley Firebirds comeback Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals. The Bears won 5-4 in overtime after blowing a two-score lead late in the third period. The Firebirds still lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. AIN’T THAT SWEET! @TheHersheyBears | #CVvsHER | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/VTc5LDEjbg— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) June
Continue Reading By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — The Vegas Golden Knights, in just their sixth NHL season, defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 Tuesday night in Las Vegas to win the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in five games. Vegas captain Mark Stone had a goal in each period to lead the Golden Knights, who joined the NHL
Continue Reading By Jamiel Lynch and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report released by the Orange County, Florida, medical examiner’s office. The three-time Olympic medalist was found deceased in bed on May 2, according to the report. The 32-year-old was estimated
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As Bruce Brown Jr.’s free throw bounced off the rim and through the hoop, the Denver Nuggets took a five-point lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Nuggets were just 14.3 seconds from lifting a first NBA Championship and sporting legacies were being created in that very
Continue Reading By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — The US Senate opened an investigation into the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), on Monday. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued both organizations with letters in his role as chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Last week, the
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The trainer of two horses that died at Belmont Park – home of the Belmont Stakes – said he has been left “heartbroken” and “devastated” by the news. Mark A. Hennig told CNN that both his horses, Mashnee Girl and Excursionniste, had been healthy heading into their respective races
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition fight against John Gotti III ended in a mass brawl on Sunday after the referee called an early end to the bout. Mayweather has been fighting exhibitions since retiring from professional boxing in 2017 with an unbeaten 50-0 record and was facing Gotti III, grandson of
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Monica Puig won more than 300 matches during her tennis career and the feeling afterwards was often the same: relief, excitement, and satisfaction that the weeks and months of sacrifice and preparation had paid off. Today, exactly a year after shoulder issues forced her to retire aged 28, Puig
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