It was football’s version of a first-round knockout. Defensively, they’re as good as anybody.” The loudest cheers from St. John Bosco fans at Santa Ana Stadium happened in the middle of halftime reacting to Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. Mater Dei quarterback Dash Beierly launches …
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — While they weren’t the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten Conference, Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said that’s been his team’s goal since the start of the season. “This group has had a Big Ten championship in their sights since we started in the offseason,” Gard said Saturday night after Wisconsin took over first place with a …
MINNEAPOLIS — Johnny Davis had a quiet game that ended early, when Wisconsin’s standout guard fouled out with 2:35 to go and the 13th-ranked Badgers gripping hard on a one-point lead at Minnesota. No offense — I know he’s my brother — but we just battled through it.” With a layup by Willis the Gophers got back within two points, …
It has been a tournament quite unlike any other for England’s players. Charlotte Trippier, Megan Davison, Fern Hawkins, Annie Kilner and Anouska Santos pose for a photo before England’s opening match against Croatia With England qualifying for the knockout rounds, in any normal tournament, this would be the period where families start to play a key role, especially under manager …