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Hawaii sports betting bill for 2025 dies in state legislature
Online sports betting in Hawaii will have to wait after a push to legalize it petered out in the state legislature.,Friday was the final working day of the legislature's session, and Rep Daniel Holt's bill that sought to bring online sports betting to Hawaii stalled out in a committee.,"We just have...
Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend and “Creative Muse” Is Creating Mayhem Instead
Bill Belichick's 24 year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is doing more harm than help to the reputation of the legendary football coach before his book launch....
Japan's Derby hopefuls chasing history, flash in final prep
The pair of Japanese horses entered in the Kentucky Derby turned in their final work on the Churchill Downs dirt track on Tuesday, with mostly rest ahead prior to race day in Louisville, Ky.,Admire Daytona and Luxor Cafe finished their five-furlong workouts in 1:02.4. While their times were identica...
Jets F Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) back for Game 5
Coming off the best season of his career, Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper-body injury) will return from a month-long absence and play in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs against the visiting St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.,Vilardi, 25, injured in a March 23 game against the Buffa...
With Pyotr Kochetkov in net, Hurricanes hope to finish off Devils
After a tough regular season, Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov is feeling rejuvenated in the Stanley Cup playoffs.,The 25-year-old has four goals and five points through four games of the Hurricanes' first-round series against the New Jersey Devils, including a hat trick in Game 4 on Sun...
Brandt Snedeker, Geoff Ogilvy named Presidents Cup captains
American Brandt Snedeker and Australia's Geoff Ogilvy were named captains Tuesday for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago.,Snedeker, 44, competed in the biennial competition pitting U.S. golfers against a non-European international roster in 2013 and also served as a capt...
Is Devin Williams Down to His Last Out as New York Yankees Closer?
Devin Williams is learning what it takes to close games in New York, where the ninth inning comes with pressure unlike anywhere else....
After humiliating loss, Nats face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler
The Washington Nationals enter their Tuesday series opener in Philadelphia on the heels of a humbling defeat, and they will be challenged to get back on track as they face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.,Washington won two of three against the New York Mets over the weekend before absorbing a 19-5 setbac...
Reports: Shaquille O'Neal set to be Sac State's basketball GM
Sacramento State couldn't have found a bigger general manager for its basketball program -- literally.,Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is set to take on the job without pay, ESPN and the Sacramento Bee reported Monday.,The 7-foot-1 superstar already had a connection with the school: His so...
USC recruit Alijah Arenas has ‘no major injuries’ after crash
Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas did not suffer major injuries in a fiery single-car crash last week and is set to be released from the hospital soon, according to his father's podcast.,Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, and one of his podcast co-hosts o...
Several notable Eagles skip White House visit; Trump honors 'incredible' team
Unlike the last time they won the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their championship.,But, still, less than half the team showed up.,Philadelphia earned the invitation to the White House by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22.,It was optio...
Golden Knights seek upper hand vs. Wild after Game 4 OT win
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes says it's "business as usual" for his team as it heads to Las Vegas for Game 5 of its first-round matchup with the Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.,The underdog Wild had a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Wester...
Despite Oilers' rallies, Kings undeterred entering crucial Game 5
The Los Angeles Kings certainly are disappointed to be tied with the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to host Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Tuesday.,Having blown a 3-1 third-period lead en route to Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss that has the Western Conference first-round series tied with...
MRI reveals torn Achilles for Bucks' Damian Lillard
The Milwaukee Bucks' worst fears were realized Monday when an MRI revealed that star guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon. ,The Bucks confirmed Lillard's fate on social media Monday, posting: "Lillard will miss the remainder of the 2025 playoffs and undergo surgery to repair the...
Hurricanes hoping to finish off Devils
After a tough regular season, Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov is feeling rejuvenated in the Stanley Cup playoffs.,The 25-year-old has four goals and five points through four games of the Hurricanes' first-round series against the New Jersey Devils, including a hat trick in Game 4 on Sun...
Brewers on offensive upswing entering set at White Sox
After losing five of six to begin a 10-game road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers hope an apparent offensive turnaround ignites them on Tuesday as they begin a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox.,Milwaukee stopped a four-game slide Sunday behind an 11-hit attack that keyed its 7-1 victory ...
Report: MRI reveals torn Achilles for Bucks' Damian Lillard
Milwaukee's worst fears were realized Monday when an MRI revealed that star guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, ESPN reported. ,Lillard was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's 129-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff ser...
Hellebuyck, Kuemper, Vasilevskiy are Vezina finalists
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy finalists on Monday.,The award goes to "the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position" and is voted on by the league's 32 ge...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Isn’t Satisfied — And That’s Bad News for the NBA
After a first-round sweep, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he still hasn’t played his best, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are only getting stronger in these NBA Playoffs....
Leon Draisaitl lifts Oilers to OT win over Kings to even series
Leon Draisaitl scored his first career playoff overtime goal to cap a four-point performance as the host Edmonton Oilers claimed a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday to even their Stanley Cup playoff series.,Evan Bouchard scored twice and Corey Perry added a single f...