NHL roundup: Avs take first loss as Pens win in OT
Brandon Tanev scored a short-handed goal with 1:03 left in overtime Wednesday to give the host Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win and hand the Colorado Avalanche their first loss of the season.
England’s Itoje says rugby cannot be complacent about racism
Rugby cannot afford to be complacent about racism in the wake of the abuse suffered by England’s black soccer players in their Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria, lock Maro Itoje has said.
MLB notebook: Angels hire Maddon as manager
The Los Angeles Angels and Joe Maddon agreed to terms on a contract to make him the team’s next manager.
NFL notebook: Ramsey ‘overjoyed’ to join Rams
Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey, traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, told Uninterrupted’s ’17 Weeks’ Podcast on SiriusXM that he was “overjoyed” to join the Los Angeles Rams.
Patrick Day dies following brutal knockout
American boxer Patrick Day died on Wednesday in Chicago as a result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered during his fight on Saturday, where he was knocked out by Charles Conwell in the 10th round.
Tortorella has procedure to remove skin cancer growth
Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella underwent a minor procedure to remove a basal cell carcinoma — a form of skin cancer — from his forehead on Tuesday.
Wawrinka outlasts Lopez to reach Antwerp quarter-finals
Stan Wawrinka was made to work hard at the European Open on Wednesday as the Swiss veteran outlasted Feliciano Lopez 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(4) to reach the quarter-finals in Antwerp.
Formula One teams approve Toro Rosso name change to Alpha Tauri
Formula One teams have agreed to let Red Bull-owned Toro Rosso compete under the new name of Alpha Tauri from next season after an email vote, sources said on Wednesday.
Basketball hall of famer McGraw doubts college athlete pay law will help women
Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw expressed scepticism on Wednesday over a California law permitting college athletes be paid, saying she was concerned that the legislation would not do much to help women athletes.
American Walker handed 58 penalty strokes at Senior LPGA event
An American golfer was handed a whopping 58 penalty strokes over two rounds at this week’s Senior LPGA Championship after it was brought to her attention that she violated a rule each time her caddie aided her putting alignment.
