RALEIGH, N.C. — It was a time coming, and the Carolina Hurricanes continued to persist, when their big men and power play played a big role. It turns out they were right. Also in time to keep the Hurricanes in their Stanley Cup Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Seth Jarvis slammed Carter Hart’s … Read more
Egypt ended its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly victory over Russia 1-0 at Cairo International Stadium on Thursday, in the last match on Egyptian soil before the tournament. Substitute Mustafa Zico scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute with a header from close range after a … Read more
For tennis fans who do not know how to be normal (i.e. me), rooting for Jannik Sinner is as comforting as it can get. There is an aspirational calmness in Sinner’s rituals—not elaborate enough to be Nadal-like, but consistent enough to be a little Nadal-lite—that, though it can’t eliminate fan neuroses, at least soothes them. … Read more
Four things we Observed as Liverpool beat Everton 4-1 in the Merseyside derby. Liverpool defeated Everton 4-1 in the Premier League on Wednesday night at Goodison Park. A brace from Mohamed Salah, and one goal each from Jordan Henderson and Diogo Jota, while Demarai Gray scored the only goal for the host. We take a … Read more
Boston Bruins A strong showing from Jeremy Swayman and a punishing forecheck will help Boston’s chances in the first round of the playoffs. Nikita Zadorov did a lot of damage against the Sabers earlier this season. (Ken McGaa for The Boston Globe) For the first time since 2011, the Buffalo Sabers are back in the … Read more
The 3-2 zone defense is becoming an increasingly popular defense in the half court at all levels of basketball, from the youth level to the NBA. With so many offenses perimeter-focused these days, the 3-2 zone does a better job of contesting outside shots and limiting dribble penetration than a typical 2-3 zone. Instead of … Read more
Boston Celtics Tatum finished his career scoring 24 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and providing eight assists in his first game at Madison Square Garden, where he tore his Achilles tendon in the playoffs last season. New York Knicks guard Josh Hart, center, shoots at Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, left, and forward Jordan Walsh during … Read more
Boston Celtics With the win, the Celtics moved closer to securing the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) grabs a rebound against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) By Kyle … Read more
Boston Bruins Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 shots as Boston lost its second straight game on a four-game trip. Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) saves a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Corey Perry (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) … Read more
Boston Celtics The win kept Boston in second place in the East, a game and a half behind the Knicks. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) catches the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 20, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee (AP Photo/Brandon Deal) … Read more