Warriors fail to overachieve when needed most in must-win gamesWarriors fail to overachieve when needed most in must-win games
Maybe the preseason predictions on the Warriors were right.
Day: April 30, 2021
This Sun rises up in race for NBA MVPThis Sun rises up in race for NBA MVP
Chris Paul cracks the list for the first time this season after the Suns clinched a playoff berth for the first time in 11 years. Can Paul rise to the top?
NBA MVP watch: Chris Paul takes his place among the bestNBA MVP watch: Chris Paul takes his place among the best
Only a game back of the Utah Jazz for the No. 1 spot in the West, Paul and the Suns have turned the corner.
BJ Armstrong: Derrick Rose was on journey to title before injuryBJ Armstrong: Derrick Rose was on journey to title before injury
There’s winning and there’s misery. Champions, almost always, must endure both.
Julian Edelman felt a ‘responsibility’ to educate Meyers Leonard about antisemitismJulian Edelman felt a ‘responsibility’ to educate Meyers Leonard about antisemitism
Edelman wanted to educate Leonard, because he remembers being “a dumb idiot” about things in the past.
Betting guide for the 147th Kentucky DerbyBetting guide for the 147th Kentucky Derby
How should you bet Saturday’s first leg of the Triple Crown? Chris Fallica, Doug Kezirian and Anita Marks provide analysis and offer picks for the Kentucky Derby.
April Quirkjians: Jazz and Pop to Ryan, Ryan, Ryan and BrianApril Quirkjians: Jazz and Pop to Ryan, Ryan, Ryan and Brian
See baseball through the eyes of Tim Kurkjian and his Quirkjians. You’ll find things you’ve never seen before, like odd name combinations, strange stats and a player who got his first hit five months after he got his first hit.
NHL experts predict sleeper playoff teams, Presidents’ Trophy winner, moreNHL experts predict sleeper playoff teams, Presidents’ Trophy winner, more
Which teams should be most concerned about their goaltending? Which is the most exciting possible first-round matchup?
NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Canadiens look to extend their leadNHL Playoff Watch Daily: Canadiens look to extend their lead
Montreal appears to have a good grasp on the No. 4 spot in the North, but a win Friday would certainly help. Get caught up on all the races here.
Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama gets Prime Minister’s AwardMasters champion Hideki Matsuyama gets Prime Minister’s Award
TOKYO — Hideki Matsuyama received the Prime Minister’s Award in Tokyo on Friday for winning the Masters Tournament. He was the first Japanese winner at Augusta National. Matsuyama won the low amateur title at the 2011 Masters just weeks after the earthquake, tsunami and the meltdown of three nuclear reactors devastated the northeastern Fukushima area of Japan. Matsuyama received the award from Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who saluted him for lifting spirits in Japan this time — and 10 years ago. “You have continued to encourage the affected areas, marking the 10th anniversary of the disaster, and you have great courage,” Suga said. “While contributing greatly to the progress of sports in Japan, the achievement of communicating the importance of efforts to all the people and giving them dreams and hopes is truly remarkable.” Matsuyama said he hopes to win the gold medal at this year’s Tokyo Olympics. Matsuyama wore the Masters green jacket at the presentation and gave the prime minister a green cap from the tournament and a pin flag from the club.