U.S. qualifies for hockey worlds quarterfinals
TAMPERE, Finland — Alex Galchenyuk had two assists as the U.S. beat Norway 4-2 and secured a quarterfinal spot at the world championship. The U.S. will play Switzerland (7-0), the only team still unbeaten. Other matchups include Canada vs. Sweden,
Finland vs. Slovakia, Czech Republic vs. Germany.
NFL: Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was one of several notable veterans missing as the Green Bay Packers began voluntary organized team activities this week . ... Receiver Terry Mclaurin and pass rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat were noticeably absent for the first Washington Commanders practice of the offseason . ... The Ravens agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Kyle Fuller.
Golf: Former Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker pulled out of the Senior PGA Championship after testing positive for coronavirus.
Cycling: Jan Hirt won the 16th stage of the Giro d’italia for his first grand tour win and Richard Carapaz kept the pink jersey.
Soccer: West Ham defender Kurt Zouma pleaded guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat in abuse caught on video. He will be sentenced on June 1. Zouma’s younger brother, Yoan, filmed the incident and posted it on Snapchat. The prosecutor said the cat was deemed responsible by Kurt Zouma for damaging a chair in his home. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took his two pet cats into care after the incident. Zouma also lost a sponsorship deal with Adidas . ... Bayern Munich picked up right back Noussair Mazraoui ona free transfer from Ajax . ... Jarrod Bowen was rewarded for his breakthrough season at West Ham by earning his first call-up to the England squad ahead of four Nations League games . ... Paris Saint-germain suspended the coach of its women’s team, with the club saying it had been informed of “inappropriate behavior and remarks” made by Didier Olle-nicolle toward some of his players . ... The Premier League approved the proposed sale of Chelsea to a consortium fronted by L.A. Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, although the British government still needs to sign off.