Olympic organizers roll out new AI tools for Paris 2024
Olympic organizers shared plans to transform the sports landscape using artificial intelligence. The new technology could improve everything from judging to international scouting efforts.
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USA TODAY Sports - GolfweekJack Nicklaus played Augusta National three times after the 2024 Masters. Here’s what he shot
Jack Nicklaus got the message loud and clear.
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Auston Matthews misses second straight playoff game with Leafs facing elimination
TORONTO — Auston Matthews was back on the Scotiabank Arena ice Thursday morning. That wasn't the case when his Maple Leafs once again faced elimination roughly 10 hours later. Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced following Toronto's 11 a.m. skate — in which Matthews didn't partake — the star sniper would be unavailable for Game 6 with Toronto down 3-2 in its first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old was pulled from Game 4 with an illness and didn't suit up in Tuesday's
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Step aside MLB umpires, the NHL officials ‘shine’ in Stars’ playoff win over Las Vegas
Epidemic of questionable calls continues as the Dallas Stars’ Game 5 win over Las Vegas is marred by the refs
- People
Prince Harry's Invictus Games Announce Finalists for 2027 Host City — Including One in the U.S.
The final decision is expected in the weeks ahead, but either way, the Invictus Games will return to a previous host country
- People
Tiger Woods Says Daughter Sam, 16, Has a ‘Negative Connotation’ to Golf as the Game ‘Took Daddy Away from Her’
The 15-time major champion said he and Sam have their "own relationship" outside of the sport
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Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologizes for inappropriate comment about putting skirts on goalies
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper opened his end-of-season news conference Wednesday apologizing for making what he called an inappropriate analogy of putting skirts on goalies. Cooper after the Game 5 loss that eliminated his team from the playoffs on Monday night vented about two questionable goaltender interference rulings that contributed to Florida’s 6-1 win. The Lightning had two goals disallowed when the NHL situation room deemed a player interfered with Sergei Bobro
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PGA Tour winner, Masters broadcaster Peter Oosterhuis dies at age 75
Oosterhuis passed away the day before his 76th birthday.
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NFL Power Rankings, draft edition: Did Patriots fix their offensive issues?
Which teams did the best in the NFL Draft?
- LA Times
Hernández: James Harden delivers a trademark disappearing act at the worst time for the Clippers
James Harden scored just seven points during the Clippers' critical Game 5 playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, an unacceptable tally.
- RFI
Huge River Seine stormwater basin opens ahead of Paris Olympics
Government and Olympics officials on Thursday inaugurated the Austerlitz basin – a massive underground cistern that's a key part of efforts to enmake the River Seine remains clean enough to host swimming events during the Paris Olympics. After three years of work, the 30-metre deep basin next to Austerlitz train station is ready.Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera and Olympic organising committee head Tony Estanguet on Thursday marked the completion of the project, whi
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Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard says 'stability' is what she needs when it comes to mental health
The athlete, 30, opened up about her mental health journey and career on "The Mental Game" podcast.
- People
Charles Barkley Calls Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan's Relationship 'So Messy'
The NBA on TNT personality shared his thoughts while on Shannon Sharpe's podcast "Club Shay Shay"
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Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon
EDMONTON — During what they hope is a deep run through the gruelling Stanley Cup playoffs this spring, the Edmonton Oilers will take all the time off they can get. “Rest is always a good thing,” captain Connor McDavid said. “Rest is a weapon this time of year.” The Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Wednesday night at Rogers Place to close out the best-of-seven series in five games, advancing to the second round and saving themselves a long trip back to Los Angeles for Game 6. "In the
- LA Times
For third year in a row, Kings' season ended by Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers eliminate the Kings from the playoffs once again, this time beating them in five games.
- The Canadian Press
Knies scores in OT, Maple Leafs top Bruins 2-1 to stay alive without Matthews
BOSTON — Matthew Knies lived with John Tavares when he first arrived in the NHL. The rookie forward forged a close bond with the Toronto captain's family as he adjusted to life as a pro. The pair reconnected Tuesday to keep their team breathing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Knies scored at 2:26 of overtime after Tavares took the puck hard to the net as the Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 2-1 to avoid elimination in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. "You black out a little bit," sai
- HuffPost
Jon Stewart’s Stunned Reaction At New York Knicks Game Is An Instant Meme
The “Daily Show” host appeared to be processing quite the turn of events.
- CBC
'I hope it stings': Winnipeg Jets' Morrissey, fans lament another early playoff exit
Josh Morrissey expects this to hurt for a while. He's counting on it."I hope it stings for all of us into the summer, and we use it as motivation," the defenceman and alternate captain for the Winnipeg Jets said Tuesday night, moments after his team was shoved out of the NHL playoffs."It should be a learning experience for us, as much as it stings and kills right now. We have to find another gear as individuals."The Jets were given a first-round exit for the second consecutive season. They bowed
- The Canadian Press
Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins
BOSTON — Joseph Woll knew he wasn't getting the nod for Game 1 of the playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs had clearly been trending towards Ilya Samsonov late in the regular season, including a week of rest for the goaltender ahead of the Stanley Cup chase. Woll didn't pout or show any disappointment at getting passed over. He simply kept his head down and continued on the same regimented path. "It was really obvious to me that he was going to just continue to work," Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe
- The Independent
Bachelor fan-favourite Maria Georgas reveals why she declined offer to be the next Bachelorette
Former ‘Bachelor’ star was expected to lead the next season of the spin-off series
- Global News
Winnipeg police seize money at airport belonging to drug-trafficking network
Insp. Elton Hall, of the Winnipeg police organized crime unit, said Wednesday that police had seized a “large quantity of Canadian currency” at the Winnipeg International Airport on March 22. He said the money was determined to be linked to a high-level organized crime network.