Ten months ago when the nights were longest, Ned Rice emailed total strangers to share his family’s unthinkable dilemma. These were doctors across the country who had not met and did not treat his 3-year-old daughter. Wynnie had brain cancer. This was how Rice, a Phillies assistant general manager, coped. He had to gather as … Read more
The first time Emma Hayes introduced herself to the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) she put a photo up on the big screen. The photo showed the intersection on Camden High Street, north London, just outside a pub called the World’s End. Hayes said to the players: “This is Camden, England. This is where I’m … Read more
Ed Sheeran has apologised to new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim for interrupting his post-match interview following Sunday’s draw at Ipswich Town. Sheeran, 33, said he had been intending to greet Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp and was unaware Amorim was being interviewed at the time, when the UK broadcaster cut to the him … Read more
How does one of the best male players in tennis history choose a new coach? Pick somebody who has been there with you — and who you beat to get there. Novak Djokovic’s decision to hire Andy Murray for at least the Australian Open has renewed interest in one of the most interesting psychological relationships … Read more
NEW DELHI – A 13-year-old from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the latest T20 batting sensation after Rajasthan Royals bought the youngster for $130,000 during the mega auction of the Indian Premier League. Vaibhav Suryavanshi came to the limelight last month after he scored a century against Australia’s Under-19 team off just 58 … Read more
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown, center, reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) (Chris Seward, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) North Carolina coach Mack Brown — the leader among all … Read more
Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton came to the rescue of a young fan Sunday moments after Kansas City’s 30-27 win over Carolina. When a fan wearing a Nick Bolton jersey approached a railing at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to greet members of the Chiefs following their 10th victory of the season, the young … Read more
Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle’s grid walk might be the very definition of car crash television but the veteran broadcaster has proven just how ice cold he has to be in the latest edition in Las Vegas. Making the most of live television, Brundle’s grid walk is the must-watch appetizer to every F1 race. Maybe … Read more
Ravens running back Derrick Henry races past Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still during the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) While the Chargers struggled to run the ball, the Ravens found an easy solution with 6-foot-3, 247-pound Derrick Henry. “King Henry” finished with 140 yards rushing on 24 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per rush … Read more
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – Getting a PGA Tour card is difficult enough. Joel Dahmen can attest to that. He was a natural talent whose life got turned upside down when his mother died of cancer his junior year of high school. His brother was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and then Dahmen was diagnosed with … Read more