Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is predicted to miss the rest of the NBA season after breaking his proper wrist. The U.S. beat the Dominican Republic 4-zero to clinch a spot in next weekend’s semifinals of the CONCACAF Olympic soccer qualifying event. Jadyn Zdanavage of Portola High is a four-sport athlete who retains up a tempo like few others during the pandemic — or at any time. Shohei Ohtani pitched and hit in the same recreation towards the Padres — and did each nicely — providing a tantalizing glimpse of what the Angels season might maintain. Angels rookie Franklin Barreto is batting .350 this spring and is out of choices, placing him on track to win a utility job.

Gymnastics appears to have been in style in China’s historic past. Monuments to the Pharaohs point out that numerous sports, including swimming and fishing, were well-developed and regulated a number of 1000’s of years in the past in historic Egypt. Other Egyptian sports included javelin throwing, high bounce, and wrestling. Ancient Persian sports corresponding to the standard Iranian martial art of Zourkhaneh had a close connection to warfare skills. Among different sports that originated in historic Persia are polo and jousting. …