Masters releases 2025 Champions Dinner portrait at Augusta National

Hawaii's Ben Zeigler-Namoa led the Rainbow Warriors to a 5-4 victory over USC with a solo homer in the third inning and a decisive two-run single in the ninth, marking their ninth win when tied or trailing in the ninth this season. The game, held at Page Stadium due to renovations at USC's Dedeaux Field, saw USC take a 4-3 lead with a grand slam from Bryce Grudzielanek before Zeigler-Namoa's clutch hit secured the win....

Chinese grandmaster Ju Wenjun has secured her fifth title at the 2025 Fide Women’s World Championship in Chongqing, defeating rival Tan Zhongyi 6½–2½. Ju, who has held the title since 2018, demonstrated her dominance by winning four consecutive games, marking her most decisive victory to date. The match underscored their nearly decade-long rivalry, with Ju successfully defending her crown against the very opponent who once eliminated her from the championship. Full Article

Softball Highlights: April 16Columbia Falls defeated Whitefish 13-1 in a Northwest A softball game, led by Addy Bowler's four RBIs and Hailey Greene's two no-hit innings. Ronan overcame Libby 18-8, with Autumn Lozeau contributing a two-run single during an eight-run fourth inning. Thompson Falls-Noxon triumphed over Eureka 14-1, and Troy dominated Priest River, Idaho, 26-0, highlighted by Leslie Gravier’s four RBIs and a no-hit performance from Halle Wallace, both games ending early due to the...

Unai Emery emphasized that Aston Villa should channel their painful Champions League quarter-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain into a renewed effort to qualify for the tournament again. Despite a commendable 3-2 victory, Villa could not overcome a 5-1 aggregate deficit, and Emery expressed pride in his team's performance, urging them to aim for a top-five Premier League finish for a Champions League return. Additionally, UEFA may investigate Villa following an incident where a supporter threw...

Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.In today's podcast, Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, scoring three goals to almost equal the aggregate score after being 2-0 down, with standout performances from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa. Borussia Dortmund also fought back, defeating Barcelona 3-1 at home, highlighting that even top teams like Barça are vulnerable...

In 1954, Edward J Erdelatz, then head football coach of the U.S. Navy, famously remarked that a tie is "like kissing your sister," reflecting American sports' win-at-all-costs mentality. This mentality contrasts sharply with Test cricket, where draws are inherent to the game's structure, constituting nearly one-third of matches played in its 150-year history. As England's captain Ben Stokes adopts a no-draw philosophy, aiming for thrilling victories, the rarity of exciting draws highlights the complex nature...