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On Monday night, the Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in overtime, with Jake DeBrusk scoring the game-winner with just 17.6 seconds remaining. Linus Karlsson also contributed a goal for Vancouver, while Nikita Tolopilo made 15 saves in his NHL debut. Macklin Celebrini scored for San Jose, which extended its losing streak to ten games, and despite being outshot, the Sharks managed to lead briefly with a power-play goal before Karlsson equalized in...

French justice officials have begun an investigation after Mathieu van der Poel was struck in the face by a plastic bottle during his third consecutive Paris-Roubaix victory. The incident, which occurred while he was racing with 33km remaining, has prompted the UCI and his team, Alpecin-Deceuninck, to condemn the act as dangerous and unacceptable, with plans to take legal action against the perpetrator. The spectator has since surrendered to police, and further actions will be...

Many third-round WNBA Draft prospects show promise for impactful roles this season, including Serena Sundell (Seattle Storm), Kaitlyn Chen (Golden State Valkyries), and Jordan Hobbs (Seattle Storm), all noted as potential steals. Sundell, a skilled playmaker, fits Seattle's style well, while Chen showcased her versatility during UConn’s championship run. Additionally, players like Aubrey Griffin, Harmoni Turner, and Yvonne Ejim bring unique skills and experience, suggesting that this draft class could yield significant contributions as the...

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Zaay Green was selected as the No. 32 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics, making her the third Alabama player chosen that night, following teammates Sarah Ashlee Barker at No. 9 and Aaliyah Nye at No. 13. Green, who transferred to Alabama from Arkansas-Pine Bluff before the 2024-25 season, had an impressive season, averaging 15.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per...

Alabama's Sarah Ashlee Barker was selected ninth overall by the Sparks in the WNBA draft, posing for a photo with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Following a challenging season, the Sparks traded their No. 2 pick to acquire All-Star Kelsey Plum and prioritized backcourt help in the draft, leading to Barker's selection. The 23-year-old shooting guard, a two-time All-SEC honoree and standout player, averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, setting the stage for a...

On April 14, the Odessa College baseball team faced El Paso Community College, splitting the series after a 7-2 loss, a 4-2 win, a narrow 9-8 loss, and a decisive 13-4 victory. Head coach David Wood praised El Paso's talent while highlighting the importance of maintaining consistency as the team prepares for upcoming challenges against Howard College and New Mexico Junior College. Additionally, pitcher Daniel Lopez earned WJCAC Player of the Week honors for his...