
Canes, Panthers play longest games in their histories as East final opener hits 4th OT
The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are playing in the longest game in each franchise's history to open their Eastern Conference final
1970-01-01 08:00

Weymouth Harbour: 17th century El Galeón replica ship arrives
The El Galeón is a full size replica of a 17th Century Spanish ship and has docked for the weekend.
1970-01-01 08:00

On This Day in 2012 – Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to claim first Champions League
Chelsea won the Champions League for the first time in their history on this day in 2012. The west London club, who were beaten in the 2008 final by Manchester United, made it second time lucky as they got the better of Bayern Munich on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after extra time. The tie was played at Bayern’s Allianz Arena and it looked like the German side would capitalise on home advantage after Thomas Muller’s 83rd-minute goal put them on the brink of glory. But, under the stewardship of Roberto Di Matteo, the Blues hit back five minutes later as Didier Drogba headed Juan Mata’s corner past Manuel Neuer. Bayern squandered a big chance to regain the advantage just five minutes into extra time when former Blues winger Arjen Robben saw his penalty saved by Petr Cech following Drogba’s foul on Franck Ribery. Ultimately, nothing could separate the sides in 120 minutes, meaning – just like in the 2008 final – the destination of the trophy would be decided by spot-kicks. This time, though, the shoot-out went in Chelsea’s favour as, despite Mata failing with their first kick, goalkeeper Cech denied Ivica Olic before Bastian Schweinsteiger struck the right post. That allowed Drogba to score the winning penalty and give Chelsea a maiden Champions League crown. Blues captain John Terry gained notoriety after the game as, even though he was suspended, he donned his full kit and played a prominent part in the celebrations, making him the butt of many jokes. Chelsea won the competition for the second time in 2021, beating Premier League rivals Manchester City 1-0 in Porto thanks a Kai Havertz goal. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
1970-01-01 08:00

Japan next stop for globe-trotting Piutau who gave up All Blacks jersey
Former All Black Charles Piutau has joined Shizuoka BlueRevs in Japan in the latest move of a rugby career which constantly has veered from convention
1970-01-01 08:00

Murray's big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103 for 2-0 lead in West finals
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals
1970-01-01 08:00

Cardinals slug 7 HRs at home for 1st time in 83 years, pound out 16-8 win over Dodgers
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras hit two three-run homers, Nolan Gorman also homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals went deep seven times in a home game for the first time in 83 years, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-8 in a slugfest Thursday night.
1970-01-01 08:00

Cardinals hit 7 home runs at home for first time in 83 years, power past Dodgers 16-8
Willson Contreras hit two three-run homers, Nolan Gorman also homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals went deep seven times in a home game for the first time in 83 years to power past the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-8
1970-01-01 08:00

USC Rules Telling Athletes to Smile Violated the Law, Labor Board Alleges
The University of Southern California’s rules about student athletes’ media interviews and social media posts violated federal labor
1970-01-01 08:00

Tom Kim emerges muddy in failed and viral bid to retrieve ball at PGA Championship
Tom Kim has no regrets about the muddy lengths he went to in a bid to retrieve his ball out of Allens Creek at Oak Hill during the first round of the PGA Championship
1970-01-01 08:00

PGA Championship at a glance
The opening round of the PGA Championship at a glance
1970-01-01 08:00

Los Angeles Dodgers remove gay 'nun' group from Pride Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers have removed a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from the team’s annual Pride Night after opposition from conservative Catholic groups
1970-01-01 08:00

Still the standard: LeBron sets example for prospects eyeing NBA careers
Prospects who gathered in Chicago this week for the NBA draft combine still see LeBron James as the gold standard, 20 years after he made the jump from St. Mary-St. Vincent High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio
1970-01-01 08:00