‘It Was Pretty Close’: Canada’s Carter George Misses Goalie Goal, Records Shutout And Assist Instead At World Juniors

Carter George Photo by Terry Wilson / OHL Images Team Canada goaltender Carter George recorded his second shutout in two games at the world juniors in Ottawa – and he almost lit the lamp. George stopped 18 shots against Team Germany to help the Canadians recover from a loss to Latvia by winning 3-0 Sunday … Read more

Lauren Betts returns and Cori Close earns win No. 300 as UCLA blows out Nebraska

UCLA’s Lauren Betts, left, battles Nebraska’s Alexis Markowski and Allison Weidner, right, in the post during the Bruins’ 91-54 win over Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Lauren Betts took the pass in the post midway through the third quarter, firmly grabbing the ball with both hands. She swung … Read more

Sports world reacts to death of President Jimmy Carter, with Arthur M. Blank, MLB and more paying tribute

President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday, was honored by several members of the sports world, including Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank. The two, who were longtime friends, were pictured here together when Carter attended a Falcons game in 2008. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) On Sunday, former President Jimmy Carter died at age … Read more