Author: Tim Runn

Men’s Tennis | January 20, 2022 Story Links THIS WEEK         The No. 9 Trojans have their first dual-match action of 2022 on tap this week with a run of three matches at Marks Stadium. On Friday (Jan. 21), USC hosts a doubleheader, taking on UC Davis at 10 a.m. before turning to face Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at 2 p.m. The Trojans get back to it on Sunday (Jan. 23) with a 3 p.m. matchup against UC Irvine.IN THE RANKINGS         The Trojans opened 2022 ranked No. 9 in the nation —  an upgrade from the No. 10 spot it finished…

Jake Middleton is slowly recovering from a concussion he suffered earlier this month and Sharks coach Bob Boughner said there’s an outside chance the defenseman could return to the lineup prior to the NHL’s all-star break early next month. Whenever Middleton, who was hurt Jan. 4, does return, even if it is in mid-February after the Sharks’ 12-day break between games, it appears Boughner and his staff will have some decisions to make as to who stays in the lineup on the back end. Boughner has been impressed with both Jaycob Megna and Ryan Merkley since they were both given…

After creating a year-long soap opera in Green Bay with countless headlines, cryptic comments and controversial antics, Rodgers needs to cap off the 2021 season with a Super Bowl win to change the narrative surrounding his legacy. While the soon-to-be four-time MVP is a lock to wear a gold jacket down the road, Rodgers is viewed as a bit of an underachiever due to his individual accomplishments failing to translate into extraordinary team success. Yes, Rodgers has won a Super Bowl, but that occurred 11 years ago — and it’s the only time in his career that he’s even made…

Near the bottom of the NBA standings, teams are battling it out for the premier players in the 2022 NBA Draft.After a set in stone top three, there are a few newcomers in the latest race for the top selections in the 2022 NBA Draft.Here are the NBA’s reverse standings:1. Orlando Magic, 8-38A constant at the bottom of the standings, Orlando has a stranglehold on the best odds, and won’t look to relinquish it anytime soon.They’ve won just one of their last 10 games, and haven’t seen a significant amount of growth or boost in chemistry.When the lottery rolls around,…

Kyle Larson should feel right at home. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion grew up competing at Placerville Speedway in California.  The high-banked quarter-mile dirt track hosts a series of events, including the Hangtown 100, a USAC National Midget championship event.  Larson learned to race on short tracks and smaller race cars.  When it comes to racing NASCAR machines on a quarter-mile asphalt layout, a short-track specialist predicted the Clash at the Coliseum will be a “spectacle,” but there will be “carnage.” Local short-track racer on NASCAR’s Clash at the Coliseum: ‘It will be one for the ages’ (1/2) Kyle…

The MLB is a financial juggernaut. And there is perhaps no better example of it than having a team with a wage total top the charts. The sport of baseball is perhaps central to America in popularity. Even then, to boast a franchise that allows for one of the highest wage budgets in the world is nothing if not an indication of the level of success of the sport. And the LA Dodgers have done it.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adBaseball has become a money-spinner in recent days with global audiences on the rise. And while perhaps not comparable to its…

Preston Summerhays (Courtesy of Waste Management Open) Preston Summerhays will have a little less than a month to prepare for the raucous crowd which awaits him on the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale after the Arizona State freshman received a sponsor’s exemption into the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The former U.S. Junior Amateur champion is the first of five sponsor exemptions into the WM Phoenix Open, which gets underway on Feb. 10 at TPC Scottsdale.“Preston is one of the top amateur golfers and an extremely accomplished player, especially for his young age,” said tournament director Dr. Michael Golding said.…

On Instagram at DouglasDavidRobersonAtlanta United coverage on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution-Atlanta United’s 2022 MLS scheduleFeb. 27 vs. Sporting KC, 3 p.m., FS1March 5 at Colorado, 6 p.m., BSSO/BSSEMarch 13 vs. Charlotte, 4:30 p.m., FS1March 19 vs. Montreal, 4 p.m., BSSO/BSSEApril 2 at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m., BSSO/BSSEApril 9 at Charlotte, 3 p.m., ESPNApril 16 vs. Cincinnati, 6 p.m., BSSO/BSSEApril 24 at Miami, 1 p.m., ESPNApril 30 at Montreal, 4 p.m., BSSO/BSSEMay 7 vs. Chicago, 6 p.m., BSSO/BSSEMay 15 vs. New England, 2 p.m., ESPNMay 21 at Nashville, 7:30 p.m. FOXMay 28 vs. Columbus Crew, 7 p.m., BSSO/BSSEJune 19 vs Miami, 4…

LIVE SCORE IMR vs ALN Legends Cricket League T20 Live Match Today Updates — ALN 175 for 7 (20)Al Amerat: Hello and welcome to our live cricket coverage of the first match of the Legends Cricket League between India Maharajas and Asia Lions at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat. Check the latest IMR vs ALN T20 Live Score, India Maharajas vs Asia Lions Live T20 Match, India Maharajas vs Asia Lions Live Score Today, IMR vs ALN Live Score, India Maharajas vs Asia Lions Live Cricket Score, IMR vs ALN Live Streaming, IMR vs ALN…

KO King Anthony Yarde (22-2, 21 KOs) is the no.1 contender for American Joe Smith Jr.’s WBO World Light-Heavyweight title, and that fight is likely to happen this year. (Photo credit: Queensberry Promotions) The Ilford man is now on a mission to clean up the 175lb division after knocking out Lyndon Arthur in four rounds last month, getting revenge for a controversial points loss one year earlier. His trainer Ajayi told Dev Sahni on The Lowdown said: “The longer Anthony has to prepare and get better, no one is beating him. I believe this in my heart. “When the time…