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Olympics hockey scores: Team USA advances to men’s hockey semi-final in nail-biter win over Sweden

Olympics hockey scores: Team USA advances to men’s hockey semi-final in nail-biter win over Sweden

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It appeared as though Team USA was going to slide into the men’s hockey semi-finals at the Winter Olympics, but Sweden had other plans — giving us a lesson in why you can never assume victory in hockey. Mika Zibanejad scored with just 1:31 left on the clock with a pulled goalie, sending the game to overtime. From there, Quinn Hughes became the Team USA hero, rocketing a wrister past Jacob Markstrom on a partial screen from Auston Matthews to give USA the win, and move on to the semi-finals.

It wasn’t a pretty win, but pretty doesn’t matter. It was a back-and-forth game that took over 60 minutes to finish, the third overtime game on Wednesday.

The game’s first goal came in the second period courtesy of Dylan Larkin, who got a pinpoint deflection off a Jack Hughes slap shot to break through.

Sweden put up a mammoth fight, but strategically it was an expected performance from Team USA, who played a game that was an extension of what they’ve done for much of this tournament. A grinding forecheck, paired with a disciplined defense that didn’t allow many quality chances against Connor Hellebuyck. It helped that Sweden approached this game with a bizarrely timid offense that too often passed up 50/50 scoring chances to try and make an additional pass, which played into USA’s hands, considering their defense was designed around jamming up passing lanes and taking away opportunities.

The win for Team USA capped off a wholly unconvincing day of hockey in Milan with Canada and Finland also needing overtime to get past their opponents. It sets up the U.S. for a semi-final against Slovakia, who got a beneficial draw in the quarters to demolish Germany 6-2.

Of the remaining games there’s little doubt USA has the tougher path based on play style. Canada will meet Finland in the semi-final, who they match up with very well. Finland plays a finesse game that Canada can exploit, while Slovakia is the more physical team that can legitimately give USA a run for its money. The next games come on Friday with the semi-finals, then the bronze medal game on Saturday night, before the games close with the men’s gold medal game on Sunday.

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Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night finishes like the one Rafael Jodar experienced in the third round on Sunday.

In a rare 11:00 am start on Tuesday, Sinner moved past British 19th seed Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals.

He explained he was put on first on Manolo Santana Stadium so that Jodar, his potential next opponent, would be scheduled in the afternoon to give the Spaniard time to recover from his three-set win over Joao Fonseca that ended at 1:00 am on Monday morning.

“It’s quite unusual for me,” Sinner told Tennis TV about his early kick-off.

“I don’t know the last time I played at 11. But for me it doesn’t matter what time. I try to do my best. For me, there was a question if it would be me or Jodar to play at 4. But I think it’s right he plays at 4, because he finished very, very late.

“But at the same time, I feel like we need to make some adjustments to the scheduling of the day. Two matches (starting) from 8pm is very late. Even though you have one day in between. But still it’s very, very late. You finish at 1:30am, and you need to eat, you need to have treatment, so it’s very late. But we try to adapt ourselves, our bodies, our minds, so from my side it was a good performance today.”

In his first-ever meeting with Norrie, Sinner won 81 percent of his first-serve points, and 63 percent of the points behind his second delivery on his way to notching a 25th consecutive victory at the Masters 1000 level.

“We know each other quite well. We practised a lot in the last tournaments, also. So, we both knew what to expect. I was serving well today in the important moments,” said Sinner, who awaits Jodar of Vit Kopriva in the last-eight stage.

The Italian World No. 1 is just the second man in series history to win his first 20 Masters 1000 matches of the season, joining Novak Djokovic, who achieved that feat twice, in 2011 and 2015.

Sinner is competing in Madrid for just the fourth time in his career and is bidding to reach the semifinals for the first time in the Spanish capital.

“This surface is very, very different than all the other surfaces, so it’s very tough to get the right feedback,” Sinner said after his win over Norrie.

“Sometimes you feel like you’re not playing your best but from the outside it seems that you are, and sometimes it’s also the opposite. But I’m very happy to be in the quarters again. It’s a tournament I haven’t played a lot, so it means a lot to me and I’m happy to be through in two sets.”

Meanwhile, last week’s Barcelona champion Arthur Fils advanced to the quarterfinals at the Caja Magica with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Argentine 25th seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

Fils, seeded 21 in Madrid, has made the quarter-finals in six of the seven tournaments he has contested so far in 2026 .The Frenchman will take on Lorenzo Musetti or Jiri Lehecka for a place in the final four.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

#Madrid #Open #Sinner #criticises #schedule #surging #quarterfinals">Madrid Open 2026: Sinner criticises schedule after surging into quarterfinals Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night finishes like the one Rafael Jodar experienced in the third round on Sunday.In a rare 11:00 am start on Tuesday, Sinner moved past British 19th seed Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals.He explained he was put on first on Manolo Santana Stadium so that Jodar, his potential next opponent, would be scheduled in the afternoon to give the Spaniard time to recover from his three-set win over Joao Fonseca that ended at 1:00 am on Monday morning.“It’s quite unusual for me,” Sinner told Tennis TV about his early kick-off.“I don’t know the last time I played at 11. But for me it doesn’t matter what time. I try to do my best. For me, there was a question if it would be me or Jodar to play at 4. But I think it’s right he plays at 4, because he finished very, very late.“But at the same time, I feel like we need to make some adjustments to the scheduling of the day. Two matches (starting) from 8pm is very late. Even though you have one day in between. But still it’s very, very late. You finish at 1:30am, and you need to eat, you need to have treatment, so it’s very late. But we try to adapt ourselves, our bodies, our minds, so from my side it was a good performance today.”In his first-ever meeting with Norrie, Sinner won 81 percent of his first-serve points, and 63 percent of the points behind his second delivery on his way to notching a 25th consecutive victory at the Masters 1000 level.“We know each other quite well. We practised a lot in the last tournaments, also. So, we both knew what to expect. I was serving well today in the important moments,” said Sinner, who awaits Jodar of Vit Kopriva in the last-eight stage.The Italian World No. 1 is just the second man in series history to win his first 20 Masters 1000 matches of the season, joining Novak Djokovic, who achieved that feat twice, in 2011 and 2015.Sinner is competing in Madrid for just the fourth time in his career and is bidding to reach the semifinals for the first time in the Spanish capital.“This surface is very, very different than all the other surfaces, so it’s very tough to get the right feedback,” Sinner said after his win over Norrie.“Sometimes you feel like you’re not playing your best but from the outside it seems that you are, and sometimes it’s also the opposite. But I’m very happy to be in the quarters again. It’s a tournament I haven’t played a lot, so it means a lot to me and I’m happy to be through in two sets.”Meanwhile, last week’s Barcelona champion Arthur Fils advanced to the quarterfinals at the Caja Magica with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Argentine 25th seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry.Fils, seeded 21 in Madrid, has made the quarter-finals in six of the seven tournaments he has contested so far in 2026 .The Frenchman will take on Lorenzo Musetti or Jiri Lehecka for a place in the final four.Published on Apr 28, 2026 #Madrid #Open #Sinner #criticises #schedule #surging #quarterfinals

Deadspin | World Series star Trey Yesavage rejoins Blue Jays to face Red Sox Feb 11, 2026; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) throws a bullpen session for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will try to duplicate his magic from late in 2025 when he makes his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays dropped the opener of the three-game series against Boston 5-0 on Monday when they were held to two hits. Yesavage began the season on the injured list with impingement in his right shoulder. He completed a minor league rehabilitation assignment, splitting four games (three starts) between Class-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo, going 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA. “He checked all of the boxes that we had hoped for,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “I wasn’t really looking at results, more looking at his stuff and the plan we had laid out since spring training.” Yesavage went from Class-A to the majors in one swoop last season. He found himself back in the minors to start this season while working his way back to health, but this time he knew he would soon be back with Toronto. “I think I’ve handled it well,” Yesavage told Sportsnet. “My mindset was kind of like how I was in the minors, play so they have to bring you up here and whatnot, so just still having that competitive nature and being able to prove that I should be here. The toughest part is it’s kind of slow. I wish I could have been up here sooner.” In three regular-season starts in 2025, Yesavage went 1-0 with a 3.21 and 16 strikeouts in 12 innings. In the postseason, he posted a 3-1 mark with a 3.58 ERA in six games (five starts), including a 1-0 record and a 2.08 ERA in the World Series, when he struck out 12 and walked one in 8 2/3 innings. Yesavage has not faced the Red Sox, who will start Payton Tolle (0-0, 1.50 ERA). The left-hander allowed one run in one inning in relief in his only appearance against Toronto, last Sept. 24. Boston has won three straight for the first time this season, the past two for interim manager Chad Tracy, who replaced the fired Alex Cora. Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez allowed one hit and one walk with a season-best 10 strikeouts in eight shutout innings on Monday. In three career appearances (two starts) against Toronto, he is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 17 1/3 innings. “Today is who he is,” said Boston catcher Carlos Narvaez, who homered in the eighth inning. “That’s who has been the last five, six, seven years. We used all pitches, all locations, so that is fun.” The Red Sox continued the process of reorganizing the coaching staff after six were let go with Cora’s departure. One of the moves was shifting Jose David Flores from first base coach to bench coach, a position he held from 2022-24 at Triple-A Worcester, where Tracy was the manager. “One of our most experienced guys left here as far as baseball knowledge,” Tracy said before the game on Monday. “So having him with me, next to me, as well as (pitching coach) Andrew Bailey in there, is important. He’s a great baseball man and one of my closest friends, so the combination of those two and having him by my side is huge.” Pablo Cabrera will take over as first base coach and Jack Simonetty will become an assistant hitting coach. Toronto put starter Max Scherzer on the injured list on Monday due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. “Doctor’s order was just get rest,” Scherzer said on Monday. “There’s nothing structurally wrong.” Chase Lee was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, and he allowed the homer to Narvaez in a 1 1/3-inning outing during his Toronto debut. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #World #Series #star #Trey #Yesavage #rejoins #Blue #Jays #face #Red #SoxFeb 11, 2026; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) throws a bullpen session for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will try to duplicate his magic from late in 2025 when he makes his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays dropped the opener of the three-game series against Boston 5-0 on Monday when they were held to two hits.

Yesavage began the season on the injured list with impingement in his right shoulder. He completed a minor league rehabilitation assignment, splitting four games (three starts) between Class-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo, going 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA.

“He checked all of the boxes that we had hoped for,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “I wasn’t really looking at results, more looking at his stuff and the plan we had laid out since spring training.”

Yesavage went from Class-A to the majors in one swoop last season. He found himself back in the minors to start this season while working his way back to health, but this time he knew he would soon be back with Toronto.

“I think I’ve handled it well,” Yesavage told Sportsnet. “My mindset was kind of like how I was in the minors, play so they have to bring you up here and whatnot, so just still having that competitive nature and being able to prove that I should be here. The toughest part is it’s kind of slow. I wish I could have been up here sooner.”

In three regular-season starts in 2025, Yesavage went 1-0 with a 3.21 and 16 strikeouts in 12 innings. In the postseason, he posted a 3-1 mark with a 3.58 ERA in six games (five starts), including a 1-0 record and a 2.08 ERA in the World Series, when he struck out 12 and walked one in 8 2/3 innings.

Yesavage has not faced the Red Sox, who will start Payton Tolle (0-0, 1.50 ERA). The left-hander allowed one run in one inning in relief in his only appearance against Toronto, last Sept. 24.

Boston has won three straight for the first time this season, the past two for interim manager Chad Tracy, who replaced the fired Alex Cora.


Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez allowed one hit and one walk with a season-best 10 strikeouts in eight shutout innings on Monday. In three career appearances (two starts) against Toronto, he is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 17 1/3 innings.

“Today is who he is,” said Boston catcher Carlos Narvaez, who homered in the eighth inning. “That’s who has been the last five, six, seven years. We used all pitches, all locations, so that is fun.”

The Red Sox continued the process of reorganizing the coaching staff after six were let go with Cora’s departure.

One of the moves was shifting Jose David Flores from first base coach to bench coach, a position he held from 2022-24 at Triple-A Worcester, where Tracy was the manager.

“One of our most experienced guys left here as far as baseball knowledge,” Tracy said before the game on Monday. “So having him with me, next to me, as well as (pitching coach) Andrew Bailey in there, is important. He’s a great baseball man and one of my closest friends, so the combination of those two and having him by my side is huge.”

Pablo Cabrera will take over as first base coach and Jack Simonetty will become an assistant hitting coach.

Toronto put starter Max Scherzer on the injured list on Monday due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

“Doctor’s order was just get rest,” Scherzer said on Monday. “There’s nothing structurally wrong.”

Chase Lee was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, and he allowed the homer to Narvaez in a 1 1/3-inning outing during his Toronto debut.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #World #Series #star #Trey #Yesavage #rejoins #Blue #Jays #face #Red #Sox">Deadspin | World Series star Trey Yesavage rejoins Blue Jays to face Red Sox Feb 11, 2026; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) throws a bullpen session for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will try to duplicate his magic from late in 2025 when he makes his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays dropped the opener of the three-game series against Boston 5-0 on Monday when they were held to two hits. Yesavage began the season on the injured list with impingement in his right shoulder. He completed a minor league rehabilitation assignment, splitting four games (three starts) between Class-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo, going 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA. “He checked all of the boxes that we had hoped for,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “I wasn’t really looking at results, more looking at his stuff and the plan we had laid out since spring training.” Yesavage went from Class-A to the majors in one swoop last season. He found himself back in the minors to start this season while working his way back to health, but this time he knew he would soon be back with Toronto. “I think I’ve handled it well,” Yesavage told Sportsnet. “My mindset was kind of like how I was in the minors, play so they have to bring you up here and whatnot, so just still having that competitive nature and being able to prove that I should be here. The toughest part is it’s kind of slow. I wish I could have been up here sooner.” In three regular-season starts in 2025, Yesavage went 1-0 with a 3.21 and 16 strikeouts in 12 innings. In the postseason, he posted a 3-1 mark with a 3.58 ERA in six games (five starts), including a 1-0 record and a 2.08 ERA in the World Series, when he struck out 12 and walked one in 8 2/3 innings. Yesavage has not faced the Red Sox, who will start Payton Tolle (0-0, 1.50 ERA). The left-hander allowed one run in one inning in relief in his only appearance against Toronto, last Sept. 24. Boston has won three straight for the first time this season, the past two for interim manager Chad Tracy, who replaced the fired Alex Cora. Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez allowed one hit and one walk with a season-best 10 strikeouts in eight shutout innings on Monday. In three career appearances (two starts) against Toronto, he is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 17 1/3 innings. “Today is who he is,” said Boston catcher Carlos Narvaez, who homered in the eighth inning. “That’s who has been the last five, six, seven years. We used all pitches, all locations, so that is fun.” The Red Sox continued the process of reorganizing the coaching staff after six were let go with Cora’s departure. One of the moves was shifting Jose David Flores from first base coach to bench coach, a position he held from 2022-24 at Triple-A Worcester, where Tracy was the manager. “One of our most experienced guys left here as far as baseball knowledge,” Tracy said before the game on Monday. “So having him with me, next to me, as well as (pitching coach) Andrew Bailey in there, is important. He’s a great baseball man and one of my closest friends, so the combination of those two and having him by my side is huge.” Pablo Cabrera will take over as first base coach and Jack Simonetty will become an assistant hitting coach. Toronto put starter Max Scherzer on the injured list on Monday due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. “Doctor’s order was just get rest,” Scherzer said on Monday. “There’s nothing structurally wrong.” Chase Lee was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, and he allowed the homer to Narvaez in a 1 1/3-inning outing during his Toronto debut. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #World #Series #star #Trey #Yesavage #rejoins #Blue #Jays #face #Red #Sox

Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead England as it looks to win its first Women’s T20 World Cup title since the inaugural edition on home soil later this year.

Charlie Dean has been named as vice-captain in the squad, but veteran batter Tammy Beaumont has been left out.

ALSO READ: England’s Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup 2026

The host has also called up 19-year-old uncapped left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Corteen-Coleman is one of three players to be called up to their maiden World Cup along with Lauren Filer and Issy Wong, who will be part of a pace attack led by Lauren Bell.

England will play India and New Zealand in preparatory series before beginning its tournament against Sri Lanka on June 12.

England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Charlie Dean (vice-captain) Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

#England #squad #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #SciverBrunt #lead #host #uncapped #CorteenColeman #called">England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sciver-Brunt to lead host; uncapped Corteen-Coleman called up Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead England as it looks to win its first Women’s T20 World Cup title since the inaugural edition on home soil later this year.Charlie Dean has been named as vice-captain in the squad, but veteran batter Tammy Beaumont has been left out.ALSO READ: England’s Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup 2026The host has also called up 19-year-old uncapped left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Corteen-Coleman is one of three players to be called up to their maiden World Cup along with Lauren Filer and Issy Wong, who will be part of a pace attack led by Lauren Bell.England will play India and New Zealand in preparatory series before beginning its tournament against Sri Lanka on June 12. England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Charlie Dean (vice-captain) Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Published on Apr 28, 2026 #England #squad #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #SciverBrunt #lead #host #uncapped #CorteenColeman #called

England’s Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup 2026

The host has also called up 19-year-old uncapped left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Corteen-Coleman is one of three players to be called up to their maiden World Cup along with Lauren Filer and Issy Wong, who will be part of a pace attack led by Lauren Bell.

England will play India and New Zealand in preparatory series before beginning its tournament against Sri Lanka on June 12.

England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Charlie Dean (vice-captain) Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

#England #squad #Womens #T20 #World #Cup #SciverBrunt #lead #host #uncapped #CorteenColeman #called">England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sciver-Brunt to lead host; uncapped Corteen-Coleman called up

Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead England as it looks to win its first Women’s T20 World Cup title since the inaugural edition on home soil later this year.

Charlie Dean has been named as vice-captain in the squad, but veteran batter Tammy Beaumont has been left out.

ALSO READ: England’s Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup 2026

The host has also called up 19-year-old uncapped left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Corteen-Coleman is one of three players to be called up to their maiden World Cup along with Lauren Filer and Issy Wong, who will be part of a pace attack led by Lauren Bell.

England will play India and New Zealand in preparatory series before beginning its tournament against Sri Lanka on June 12.

England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Charlie Dean (vice-captain) Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

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