ROCKFORD, Illinois (WIFR) – The rivalry between WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is one of the biggest stories in sports right now — and the Stateline athletes will be in the front row at this Sunday’s game at Wintrust in Chicago. The Lightning is hosting an all-star game this Sunday at Wintrust, with the recently graduated girls basketball players taking the court following the Fever and Sky game.“I am so excited,” said Brooke Bottcher, a Belvidere North graduate. “It is an honor to share this experience and play on the court next to Angel Reese and Kaitlyn Clark.”“I’m…
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If Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers decide to part ways this offseason, an NBA insider has revealed a guy who would be a good fit for the nine-time NBA All-Star. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on “Get Up” Wednesday morning that it all depends on George’s contract, stating that Los Angeles is only willing to give George a three-year contract extension for slightly less than the max, which is one year less than the four-year deal George was seeking. But Windhorst claimed some teams might be willing to offer the max he wants — including the Warriors. “He wants…
Actor Taylor Wily, who starred in the reboot of crime drama Hawaii Five-0, has died at the age of 56. His entertainment lawyer confirmed his death to the BBC’s US affiliate CBS NewsThe cause of death was not given. The BBC has contacted his representatives for comment. The actor, who hails from Hawaii, played Kamekona Tupuola on Hawaii Five-0, a role he also reprised on Magnum P.I.Tributes have also poured in from others, including Peter Lenkov, the executive producer of both shows.”I am devastated. Heartbroken. I will be posting more fully about my feelings in a few days. So sad…
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) – Taylor Wiley, a Hawaiian best known for his outspoken buddy characters on “Hawaii Five-0” and “Magnum P.I.”, has died.The 56-year-old actor was best known for playing Kamekona in the reboot of “Hawaii Five-0.”He was also in “Magnum P.I.” and the movie “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”Willie was also known for his philanthropy and visiting children at Shriner’s Hospital.”He’s probably the most memorable person from Hawaii Five-0 to be there and the most beloved because he had a very personal relationship with everybody,” Willie’s friend Angela Keane said.“He had a heart of gold and never met a stranger.”The actor’s…
Belgium Belgium and Ukraine both attempt to advance to the knockout stage of UEFA Euro 2024 when they meet for their final Group E match at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany on Wednesday. This group has been the most competitive in the tournament, as all four teams – including Romania and Slovakia – are equal on points after splitting their first two encounters. A win would secure a spot in the Round of 16 for either Belgium or Ukraine, while both could advance with different results in Group E’s two games. Belgium reached the quarter-finals in each of the…
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid didn’t get a single point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up and put them one win away from the Stanley Cup.Draisaitl made his first big impact in the Finals by setting up Warren Foegele’s opening goal, Adam Henrique and Jack Hyman scored in the second period and the Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 6 on Friday night to force a Game 7.“At the end of the day, we play to win and this is going to be the toughest game for us,” Draisaitl said. “We…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni told reporters he did not yet know the fitness of Lionel Messi – but pointed to the fact the 37-year-old had disrupted his side’s 1-0 win over Chile by running 50 metres to join the attack in the dying minutes. Messi fell victim to some misplay in Monday’s game and injured his upper right leg midway through the first half. Messi finished the game but has already missed six games this MLS season because of the muscle injury.However, Scaloni played down concerns over Messi’s fitness after the 1-0 win.He said: “I didn’t speak to him…
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJune 22, 2024, 06:39 PM ETto close• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, two Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018COLOGNE, Germany — Domenico Tedesco wants his Belgium side to be more aggressive in front of goal after securing a crucial 2-0 win over Romania in Cologne on Saturday.After losing their first match 1–0 to Slovakia, Belgium secured a crucial win thanks to goals from Youri Tielemans in the 76th second and Player of the Match Kevin De Bruyne in the 80th minute.But the…
USA Baseball’s National Team Championships have seen many high-profile athletes and their families attend the National Training Camp over the years, and this year’s 2024 16U NC Champs are no different. The San Diego Padres scout team entered the tournament pool with a roster that included starting catcher Cody Gauff. Gauff comes from a long line of athletes in his family, including his older sister, professional tennis player Coco Gauff. Her father, Cory Gauff, has been with the pair since they began their athletic careers, crediting him as Coco’s first tennis coach, while he has also helped Cody with his…