Friday, April 19 , 2024

National Sports

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault, rear, and center Jack Eichel (9) celebrate after Eichel scored against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Kraken’s skid continues with 3-1 defeat to Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault, rear, and center Jack Eichel (9) celebrate after Eichel scored against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Las Vegas.

March 21, 2024, 10:46pm National Sports

Keegan Kolesar scored off a rebound with 1:20 left to put Vegas ahead for good in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night, strengthening the defending champion Golden Knights’ hold on a playoff spot. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, second from left, congratulates Teoscar Hernandez after the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 in an opening day baseball game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.

Ohtani, Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South Korea

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, second from left, congratulates Teoscar Hernandez after the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 in an opening day baseball game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.

March 20, 2024, 9:30am National Sports

Shohei Ohtani’s RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in the season opener. Read story

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) reaches for the puck while pursued by Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen, left, and defenseman Will Borgen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle.

Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) reaches for the puck while pursued by Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen, left, and defenseman Will Borgen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle.

March 18, 2024, 10:19pm National Sports

Jeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory. Read story

Sports Illustrated will continue operations after agreement reached with new publisher

March 18, 2024, 2:53pm National Sports

Sports Illustrated will continue operations after the company that owns the brand agreed with a new publisher for its print and digital products. Read story

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, center left, and Kate Martin, left celebrate their team’s number one seed during an NCAA Selection Sunday watch party Sunday in Iowa City, Iowa.

South Carolina, Iowa could be on collision course for women’s title

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, center left, and Kate Martin, left celebrate their team’s number one seed during an NCAA Selection Sunday watch party Sunday in Iowa City, Iowa.

March 17, 2024, 7:59pm National Sports

Dawn Staley and South Carolina could see some familiar faces on their path to trying to finish off an undefeated season. Read story

UConn head coach Dan Hurley, bottom center, holds up his arms as his team receives the Big East trophy after defeating Marquette in the championship game of the Big East Conference tournament Saturday. UConn is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s tournament.

Defending champ UConn top seed in wide-open March Madness

UConn head coach Dan Hurley, bottom center, holds up his arms as his team receives the Big East trophy after defeating Marquette in the championship game of the Big East Conference tournament Saturday. UConn is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s tournament.

March 17, 2024, 7:58pm National Sports

Even before the brackets came out Sunday, March Madness was a muddled mess. Read story

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and center Hendrix Lapierre react after Oshie's goal against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Seattle.

McMichael’s breakaway goal in 3rd period gives Capitals 2-1 win over Kraken

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and center Hendrix Lapierre react after Oshie's goal against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Seattle.

March 14, 2024, 10:29pm National Sports

Connor McMichael scored on a breakaway with 8:24 left in the game and the Washington Capitals gained ground in their bid for a playoff spot by beating the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Seattle. Los Angeles won 30-13.

Commanders are signing 6-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, AP sources say

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Seattle. Los Angeles won 30-13.

March 13, 2024, 4:04pm National Sports

Bobby Wagner is going to the Washington Commanders as they make a major splash in rebuilding their defense. Read story

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev, left, celebrates after scoring a goal with center William Karlsson during the second period in an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Seattle.

Eichel nets winner in OT as Golden Knights top Kraken 5-4

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev, left, celebrates after scoring a goal with center William Karlsson during the second period in an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Seattle.

March 12, 2024, 10:01pm National Sports

Jonathan Marchessault scored his second goal of the game with 16 seconds left to force overtime, Jack Eichel scored 3:01 into the extra session and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Tuesday night. Read story

Dallas Seavey celebrates his win in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Nome, Alaska.

Dallas Seavey wins 6th Iditarod championship

Dallas Seavey celebrates his win in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Nome, Alaska.

March 12, 2024, 6:29pm National Sports

Dallas Seavey overcame killing a moose and receiving a time penalty to win the Iditarod on Tuesday, a record-breaking sixth championship in the world’s most famous sled dog race. Read story