Author: Tim Runn

“We didn’t even use the normal lifts. We went through side lifts and total different ways (through the hotel) where people couldn’t see me. And then we went to the garage where there was a van.”Several practices in quarantine are not pleasant. You have to report and everything is allotted. I feel a bit like [I was] in prison.”Voracova also revealed the reason she didn’t appeal the decision to cancel her visa, admitting she wasn’t aware it was an option.She continued: “I really didn’t know after questioning what I was supposed to do, what my rights are. There were people…

The Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) scored a major marketing opportunity in a recent partnership with Budweiser. The pair came together to create an advertisement that confronts the audience with the slurs nonwhite and people of color in hockey have been called because of their involvement in the sport, as well as a fundraising campaign featuring custom #TapeOutHate hockey tape. One thing noticeably absent from the spot? Any NHL branding. Since its formation in June 2020, the HDA — which is made up of nine current and former NHL players — has made themselves available to work with the NHL to…

The Indianapolis Colts have to spend the entire offseason being scorned, berated and laughed at for botching a golden opportunity to make the 2021 postseason. Sunday’s blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who own the NFL’s worst record, was the cherry on top of the embarrassment. After a day to reflect on the loss, Colts coach Frank Reich owned the disaster, saying the only option is to learn, grow and ensure it doesn’t happen again. “When you start thinking about how this was all going to end, certainly no one including myself really ever thought it would end like it…

Tuesday’s NBA slate begins with a cross-conference battle in the nation’s capital. The Washington Wizards host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Washington is 20-20 this season, with OKC bringing a 13-26 record into this contest. Kenrich Williams (protocols) and Isaiah Roby (protocols) are out for the Thunder. Thomas Bryant (knee) and Anthony Gill (protocols) are out for the Wizards.Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET in Washington. Caesars Sportsbook lists Washington as the 9.5-point favorites at home, while the Over-Under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 216.5 in the latest Thunder vs. Wizards…

HIGH SCHOOLS Elise MacNair scored 31 points as Old Orchard Beach beat Waynflete 57-16 in Portland Monday night in girls’ basketball. MacNair made 11 field goals, including three from long range, and hit 6 of 8 free throws for the Seagulls (8-0). Sarah Davis added eight points and Summer St. Louis finished with seven for OOB. Maeve Mechtenberg led Waynflete (1-5) with six points. GIRLS’ HOCKEY: Freshman Avaya Desjardins, subbing for starting goalie Kim McLaughlin, stopped 11 of 12 shots as host Lewiston (7-1) topped Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland,  7-1. Alyssa Prosser scored for Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland (3-2-1). Toree St. Hilaire and Lilly…

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Whoever holds aloft the Karrie Webb Cup for the first time on Sunday will have a personal story to tell after this new women’s tournament is run side-by-side with the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship. Australia’s greatest female golfer has inspired, helped, sponsored with a scholarship or been a confidante to nearly all of the 24 women golfers in the field.  Kemp, 36, certainly feels the special connection playing for a trophy named after Webb.  “Webbie’s awesome. When I was growing up, she was World No.1. I remember getting my LPGA Tour card and she was one of the first people to email me,”…

After a slow start that involved trading field goals in the first half, Georgia came alive in the second half and then fended off a late comeback bid to beat Alabama 33-18 on Monday for the Bulldogs’ first national title since 1980. Georgia punted on three of its first five drives and kicked field goals on the other two in the first half before ending the game with touchdowns on three of its final four drives. It also got a game-sealing, 79-yard pick-six from Kelee Ringo with 54 seconds left. DeCOURCY: CFP expansion has to be a top priorityGeorgia quarterback…

South African all-rounder Chris Morris has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.  Image Source: Google Morris took to his social media to announce his decision at the age of 34 years old. He said, “Today I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket! Thanks to all who have played a part in my journey whether it be big or small…it’s been a fun ride.”  TrendingThe all-rounder played 42 ODIs, 23 T20Is, and 4 Test Matches for South Africa in his 10-year-old international career. He also played 81 IPL matches and last represented Rajasthan Royals…

Floyd Mayweather has been warned “I am not scared of any human being” by Money Kicks, the social media influencer that he is set to fight.Mayweather is in negotiations to return to the ring next month, just days before his 45th birthday, to take on an internet personality who is 25 years younger. Rashed Belhasa, known as ‘Money Kicks’, is a Dubai-based YouTuber and influencer known for flaunting his luxurious lifestyle. He has revealed to Sky Sports that talks to fight Mayweather are at the “last stage” – they will clash in “a real fight” over eight rounds on the…