RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour figures the NHL has the best officials in the world. He still thinks they could use some help in sorting through the chaos — both before and after the whistle — that comes with the NHL playoffs. Brind’Amour has backed the ...
HOUSTON — Houston’s Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery. The star infielder gave the update on his injury Wednesday. Correa was injured the day prior while taking swings in the batting cage before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Correa was on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday morning at the ballpark after seeing a foot specialist. He said he would seek some other opinions before scheduling the surgery. Correa said the injury was a complete tear and his recovery is expected to take six to eight months. Elsewhere ...
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. DeVaux, who became ...
PHOENIX — Eduardo Rodriguez gave up just two hits over seven strong innings, Geraldo Perdomo added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks cruised past the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 in a game from Tuesday night. The D-backs used a five-run sixth to take a 7-0 lead. Gabriel Moreno hit an ...
NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Playing without the injured Joel ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don’t let that be confused with complacency. The world’s No. 2-ranked player said he feels “more motivated” than ever heading into a major ...
