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Gabby Douglas out of US Classic after one event. What happened and where she stands for nationals

Gabby Douglas came off uneven bars twice. She's already qualified to do three events at national championships in two weeks. Here's what happened


Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin. The gymnastics superstar began her bid for a third Olympic team looking as dominant as ever at the U.S. Classic on Saturday, posting an all-around score of 59.500, nearly two points clear of runner-up Shilese Jones. The 27-year-old Biles, the 2016 Olympic champion, recorded the highest score on vault and floor...


Tyson Fury ‘over the moon’ for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, says only ‘jealous people’ hate it

Don’t count Tyson Fury among those hating on the Netflix showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Far from it.


PGA Championship: Shane Lowry ties the lowest score in major history

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shane Lowry, the European Ryder Cup stalwart and 2019 Open champion, absolutely torched Valhalla Golf Club on Saturday, carding a 62 — tied for the lowest score ever recorded in a major. He had a chance to set the record, but his birdie putt on 18 rolled just left. The record of 62 had already been reached four separate times, mos...


NHL playoff overtime rules: Postseason hockey bracket brings major change to OT

The 2024 NHL playoffs mean true overtime hockey is back. That means three-on-three play and shootouts are out and there could be some very long games.


Cameron Brink draws powerful A’ja Wilson take after Aces clash

The Los Angeles Sparks are off to an 0-2 start after dropping their second game of the season on the road against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, 89-82. While the Sparks have yet to get a win, there have been some encouraging signs for the team to start the 2024 season. One of the […] The post Cameron Brink draws powerful A’ja Wilson take after Aces clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.


Seize the Grey wins 2024 Preakness Stakes, ruining Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown odds

Dark horse Seize the Grey galloped to a Preakness Stakes victory in Baltimore on Saturday, denying Mystik Dan a place in history and delivering another garland of black-eyed Susans to legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas.


Tires float away, drivers go swimming amid flooding at North Wilkesboro Speedway

As the rain came down at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday, NASCAR announced the cancellation of all All-Star Race heats. In addition, the Truck Series Race would resume Sunday at 11:30 a.m. amid flooding and power outages at the track. During the red flag delay, though, the drivers had some fun. Tires started to float away in the flooding and ...


Voice of Reason: Sue Bird shuts down WNBA legends vs. Caitlin Clark narrative

Caitlin Clark's transition from college to the pros sparked an unfortunate narrative that WNBA stars are against the new Indiana Fever star. Sue Bird set the record straight.


Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of belt immediately after beating Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury with all four major belts on the line - but he will not hold onto all four because Filip Hrgovic is the IBF's mandatory challenger


Breanna Stewart Decks Caitlin Clark with Physical Screen During Fever-Liberty

Clark got crushed by Stewart's screen


Chiefs face unprecedented schedule no NFL team has faced in nearly a century

The Kansas City Chiefs have an unprecedented gauntlet of a schedule ahead of them in the upcoming 2024 season.


Who won the Preakness 2024? Full results and finishing order

Who won the 149th Preakness Stakes? Breaking down the winner and the full finishing order from Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.


NASCAR Announces Decision On Race Amid Major Storm

Horrific weather at North Wilkesboro Speedway forced NASCAR to postpone Saturday's Truck Series race. Heavy rain and lightning halted the All-Star Weekend race on Saturday afternoon forcing a red flag on the 81st of 250 laps at around 3:30 p.m. ET. Not long later, NASCAR announced the race has ...


Sky win first game of season, Angel Reese sets WNBA record

Angel Reese got her first WNBA win on Saturday, and she set a new league standard in the process.


Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk results as Ukrainian master claims undisputed glory with high-class win over Gypsy King

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury via split decision in an action-packed fight in Riyadh to be crowned undisputed world heavyweight champion.


Lynch: Scottie Scheffler’s scandal shows why the PGA Tour has to look elsewhere for much-needed spice

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was during the 82nd PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club a couple dozen years ago that Stuart Appleby was asked what he’d need to shoot to have a chance to win. “Tiger Woods,” he replied. Most of those competing at the 106th edition t


Winners, losers from Saturday’s PGA Championship, including Collin Morikawa

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Angel Reese's fantastic performance draws high praise from WNBA legend as Sky stage huge comeback

Angel Reese shined for the Chicago Sky in her second-ever WNBA game, and her work on the boards drew a strong response from basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes, who worked the contest as a broadcaster


Liberty star Jonquel Jones says Caitlin Clark needs to be given ‘some grace’

NEW YORK — The Liberty’s win in Saturday’s home opener wrapped up a 2-0 home-and-home series against the rebuilding Indiana Fever. In those games, the Libs got their first look at No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark, one of the league’s newest and brightest stars. Clark — like most top WNBA rookies — showed flashes of greatness and some low moments. After becoming the NCAA’s all-time scoring ...


Major relief for Kyle Larson as HMS driver escapes Indy 500 qualification scare after engine check clears concerns

Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has escaped a massive scare in his Indy 500 quest.


Michal Malone has blunt admission on stopping Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards

In a recent press conference, Denver Nuggets’ head coach Michael Malone made a candid admission regarding the challenge of defending Minnesota Timberwolves’ star guard Anthony Edwards. “He’s proven to be unguardable,” Malone said, summarizing the difficulties his team has faced in trying to contain Edwards throughout their playoff series. The Nuggets, the defending champs known […] The post Michal Malone has blunt admission on stopping...


NASCAR All-Star race starting order after qualifying postponed due to flooding

The NASCAR All-Star race will take place at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday at 8pm ET - with 20 cars competing.


Calls to remove Harrison Butker from Chiefs after speech 'totally un-American,' ESPN's Sam Ponder says

ESPN NFL broadcaster Sam Ponder came out in support of Harrison Butker's right to espouse his views freely in a post on her Instagram Stories.


Olympic Athlete Ivona Dadic In Images

Ivona Dadic, born on December 29, 1993, in Wels, Austria, has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of track and field athletics.


Anthony Cacace produces performance of his life to win IBF title as Usyk comeback floors Tyson Fury

‘Andytown Apache’ Anthony Cacace stops Joe Cordina to win the IBF super-featherweight title


Sports Personality Thinks There's 'Extra Animosity' For Caitlin Clark In WNBA

Caitlin Clark's transition to the WNBA has been bumpy at times through three games. Clark has scored 20 or more points twice already, but is also averaging seven turnovers per game and is shooting just 40% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. The No. 1 overall pick has struggled ...


Caitlin Clark Makes A Request To WNBA Fans Amid Early Struggles

Caitlin Clark sends honest plea to WNBA.


Highlights! Kabayel Stuns Sanchez With Wicked Body Shot KO

Watch Ring of Fire full fight video highlights: Agit Kabayel vs. Frank Sanchez earlier today (Sat., May 18, 2024) live on DAZN PPV in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


"In 5 minutes you can see that I'm more angry?": When Maria Sharapova disputed claim that Wimbledon loss to Serena Williams hurt more than past losses

Maria Sharapova once challenged the claim that her loss to Serena Williams at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships upset her more than any previous defeat to the American.


Caitlin Clark sends message after Indiana Fever lose third straight WNBA game

Caitlin Clark offered a message to Fever fans after the Indiana club fell to 0-3 following yet another double-digit defeat against the New York Liberty Saturday.


Top 10 Greatest Drivers in F1 History

Embark on a journey through the exhilarating careers and unparalleled achievements of Formula 1's top ten legendary drivers.


2024 Big 12 Baseball Tournament bracket officially set

The 2024 Big 12 Baseball Tournament bracket has been set, including dates, times, and broadcast details for each matchup. The tournament will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from May 21 to 25. This year’s event will see an increased 10 teams be awarded invitations into the tournament and will play in a modified double-elimination f...


"Good for Iga Swiatek for clapping back at the idiot" "Horrendous question" - Fans appalled as Pole asked about relative lack of success outside clay

Tennis fans haven't taken kindly to Iga Swiatek being questioned about her dominance on clay courts not translating to similar success on other surfaces.


New York Liberty Stars Come to Defense of Caitlin Clark

After back-to-back losses to the New York Liberty, Caitlin Clark is winless through the first three games of her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever. The post New York Liberty Stars Come to Defense of Caitlin Clark appeared first on Heavy.com.


PGA Championship 2024 tee times: Sunday's Round 4 pairings at Valhalla

Valhalla Golf Club has produced plenty of final-round drama the three previous times it has hosted the PGA Championship, with playoff wins from Mark Brooks (1996) and Tiger Woods (2000) and a back-nine rally by Rory McIlroy (2014). And there’s no reason to think things will be any different this Sunday. A bunched leaderboard and a soft scoreable co...


How a chance encounter with Steve Austin set Kevin Owens on a path to WWE

'Stone Cold' and KO's careers are now intertwined but the seeds were planted before Owens became a WWE superstar


Usyk beats Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division. Usyk's heart and skill are enormous, and he overcame a major size disadvantage against Tyson Fury to become the world's first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years. Usyk defeated Fury by split decision on Sunday, knocking down his hulking opponent in the ninth round and eventually...


Simone Biles wins Core Hydration Classic in her first gymnastics meet of Olympic season

Simone Biles won the Core Hydration Classic, her first competition of 2024, as she looks ahead to Olympic Trials and the Paris Games.


Highlights! ‘Thunder’ Injects Fury-Usyk PPV With Melting KO

Watch Ring of Fire full fight video highlights: Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Wahab earlier today (Sat., May 18, 2024) live on DAZN PPV in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


Kyle Larson wins prize for fastest rookie in Indy 500 qualifying, vying for pole Sunday

During Indy 500 qualifying on Saturday, Kyle Larson impressed. The NASCAR star logged the sixth-fastest time of the day, but turned in the fastest rookie time as he continues to vie for the pole. It also earned him a big prize. Larson will receive a plaque and $10,000 for becoming the fastest rookie. As a member of the Fast 12, he will run Sunday a...


Dawn Staley adorably offered Breanna Stewart's 2-year-old daughter a scholarship after Liberty win

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is one of the most beloved figures in the sport, and her latest interaction with New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart is a further example as to why. As Stewart and her young daughter greeted Staley on the court…


Foul Play? Double Headbutt Stops ‘Prelims’ Scrap Early

Watch UFC Vegas 92 full fight video highlights: Piera Rodríguez vs. Ariane Carnelossi earlier today (Sat., May 18, 2024) LIVE on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Sabrina Ionescu shrugging at Caitlin Clark after faking her out on a deep 3-pointer was so cold

The start of Caitlin Clark's pro career has pretty much been what you'd expect for a highly-touted rookie trying to help turnaround a young and struggling Indiana Fever franchise. There's been some highlights, some lowlights and


Usyk Drops Fury, Becomes Undisputed Champ!

‘Ring Of Fire’ boxing results live: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk full stream — including round-by-round updates — of the Heavyweight title pay-per-view (PPV) main event match tonight (Sat., May 18, 2024) from inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


Usyk vs. Fury was exactly what the sport of boxing has been missing

After an incredible fight for all the titles, the encore encounter will surely be more anticipated than the first fight.


WNBA opens investigation into Aces players receiving $100,000 sponsorships

One day after the Las Vegas Tourism Board announced that every player on the Las Vegas Aces would receive a $100,000 sponsorship, the WNBA opened an investigation into the bonuses, a league spokesperson confirmed. News of the investigation was first reported by The Next. Both Aces coach Becky Hammon and star A’ja Wilson expressed their frustrations with the investigation Saturday. “I don’t know the details, I have nothing to do with it,” Hammon...


Kelsey Plum's reaction to Kate Martin's block is the WNBA highlight of the week

A whole lot of people were talking about the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday for things happening off the court – and rightfully so, as the two-time defending champs find themselves


Kyrie Irving Makes NBA History in Game 6 Win over Oklahoma City Thunder

Kyrie Irving made his way into the NBA record books with a Game 6 win over Oklahoma City.


Bears Urged to Poach Vikings Starter, Former $7 Million O-Lineman

The Chicago Bears' offensive line was a little better last season than it gets credit for, but quality depth remains a legitimate concern across the unit. The post Bears Urged to Poach Vikings Starter, Former $7 Million O-Lineman appeared first on Heavy.com.