CHICAGO -€” The Chicago Blackhawks can rub shoulders with some of the greatest dynasties in hockey history after they won their third Stanley Cup in six years by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-0, on Monday to end a tightly fought six-game series. … [Read more...]

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. - Cole Hammer was being interviewed Monday evening at Chambers Bay when Cody Gribble, a fellow Texan with whom Hammer had just finished a nine-hole practice round, sneaked up from behind, lifted the 125-pound Hammer off his feet in a bearhug, set him down, and started to walk away. … [Read more...]

When Stephen Drew hit a home run into the right-field stands last Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, Nick Paccione watched it sail over his head. The next thing he knew, the ball ricocheted off a seat behind him and right into his hands. … [Read more...]

Well, that settles it. Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James remained steadfast following his team’s 104-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Sunday. … [Read more...]

Megan Rapinoe picked up the ball at the halfway line at the Women’s World Cup and sped forward. When she finally encountered a defender, she effortlessly jinked by her and shot the ball into the net to seal a victory for the United States over Australia. … [Read more...]

Even though Chris Nicholson entered the Volvo Ocean Race only two months before the start last October, his four races'€™ worth of experience made him a favorite in the around-the-world event. He believed he could win. … [Read more...]

CLEVELAND -€” James Jones, the other player on the Cavaliers who has made five straight trips to the N.B.A. finals, contemplated the value of experience. … [Read more...]

Justin Smoak hit one of four Blue Jays home runs, Scott Copeland won in his first major league start, and Toronto beat the visiting Miami Marlins, 7-2, on Wednesday to extend its winning streak to eight games. … [Read more...]