The Sunday showdown everyone wanted will happen, just not the way most expected. A desperate Canadian search for a men’s international trophy will stretch on to the summer after Raul Jiménez clinically guided Mexico to a 2-0 win and a spot in the Concacaf Nations League Final against unlikely opponent Panama, who dispatched the US…
MURFREESBORO — MTSU’s Murphy Center expected Whitehaven’s arrival at the TSSAA basketball state tournament, the 23-game winning streak and the newly-minted Mr. Basketball winner in Taquez Butler. The sudden sound of trumpets from the Tigers band ahead of the tipoff of Thursday’s 4A quarterfinal vs. Independence certainly signaled their arrival, although coach Willie Kemp hoped…
Getty Images Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he’s still chasing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Now, at age 39, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL’s all-time goals leader, and he can pass…
To say that the No. 1-ranked Corona High baseball team is living up to expectations is an understatement. The Panthers have recorded six shutouts in their seven games while allowing one run all season in their 7-0 start. On Thursday, they completed a three-game sweep of Norco with a 5-0 victory. Ethin Bingaman struck out…
Jeff CarlisleMar 20, 2025, 09:47 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Panama officially has the number of U.S. men’s national team, as Canalero substitute Cecilio Waterman scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to give Panama a stunning 1-0 win, thus…
We all loved watching Caitlin Clark play for Iowa in the NCAA Tournament, especially over the last two seasons as she guided the Hawkeyes to a pair of appearances in the national title game. Clark wowed fans with deep 3-pointers from outrageous ranges, neck-breaking assists and her infectious swagger and confidence. She was must-watch appointment…
It was early exit for the eighth-seeded Louisville Cardinals, who lost to No. 9 Creighton, 89-75, in their home state of Kentucky in March Madness Thursday. In the game’s final moments, frustrations boiled over. Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey was called for a technical foul after screaming at an official, but that was the least…
LOS ANGELES — USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb and her star player, JuJu Watkins, were invited to the annual Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala in May. In a who’s-who world of L.A. glitterati, Gottlieb was astounded by how many people flocked to Watkins. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and owner Mark Walter wanted to meet…
Former NFL and University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss hacked into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes seeking intimate photos and videos, according to an indictment filed Thursday. Weiss, who worked for the Baltimore Ravens before joining the University of Michigan in 2021, was charged with 14 counts of unauthorized computer…
Sarah Sims | Special to USA TODAY Five players to watch during March Madness USA Today’s Meghan Hall breaks down five players in the WNCAA March Madness Tournament we need to be paying more attention to. Sports Seriously COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tennessee Tech head coach Kim Rosamond delivered on her pregame promise Thursday, carrying a gift…
