PHOENIX — A’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a stellar 34-point night and lifting the Las Vegas Aces over the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 on Wednesday night for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals. The Aces are one victory away from winning their third title in four seasons. Game 4 is Friday in Phoenix. The Aces had what looked like a comfortable 76-59 lead … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson’s last-second jumper lifts Las Vegas Aces over Phoenix Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead
Natalia Covarrubias, both a center and guard in basketball, heats up for Oak Forest volleyball. ‘The hot hand.’
Don’t get the wrong idea — Oak Forest’s Natalia Covarrubias loves to play basketball. A couple of NCAA Division III programs are looking at her for that sport. It appears basketball will be her future, but for Covarrubias, the pressure gets turned off when she’s on the volleyball court. “I love volleyball because it’s such a fun sport to play,” she said. “It’s stress free, and … [Read more...] about Natalia Covarrubias, both a center and guard in basketball, heats up for Oak Forest volleyball. ‘The hot hand.’
NLDS notebook: Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon escapes a pair of jams to aid in Game 3 victory
Jameson Taillon was back on the Wrigley Field mound in a must-win situation for the Chicago Cubs. “I kind of enjoy it, honestly,” the right-hander said. “I’d rather not be in that situation, but I feel my whole career I’ve responded well to situations where I feel like the team needs me, whether it be in June when we’re playing 15 games in a row and I feel the bullpen needs … [Read more...] about NLDS notebook: Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon escapes a pair of jams to aid in Game 3 victory
Kyle Schwarber hits two home runs to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Los Angeles Dodgers and avoid NLDS sweep
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, his first towering shot clearing the right-field pavilion in a three-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a sweep with an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday night. It was the first Schwarbomb of the postseason for the NL’s leading home run hitter and the … [Read more...] about Kyle Schwarber hits two home runs to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Los Angeles Dodgers and avoid NLDS sweep
Asking Eric: Why has my daughter changed?
Dear Eric: I have a tween age daughter (11) who used to be very sweet. Lately she has been very mouthy – always answers back and is rude, especially to me. I don’t know why she has changed so much. She has a younger brother and says I treat him better. I try to treat them the same. Any advice on how to handle this situation as I feel it’s only going to get worse? Related … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Why has my daughter changed?