Year: 2022

IGLS, Austria (AP) — The World Cups runneth over. The schedule for soccer’s World Cup forced the International Luge Federation to call off what would have been its first World Cup weekend of the sliding season. Luge was scheduled to have its first major races of the year on November 26th and 27th in Austria.

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Kwon Alexander flew around the field in his first practice with the New York Jets. The veteran linebacker said it felt legendary being back making plays and popping pads. It was certainly a solid first impression for Alexander, who had his coaches

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has tested positive for COVID-19. The two-time Pro Bowl selection tested positive on Sunday. Coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Monday that Murray was experiencing “minor” symptoms. The coach added that Murray will miss a minimum of five days. Murray also

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots’ usually reliable special teams took a step back in the punting game last season, slipping from having the league’s best net punt average in 2020 to ranking just 21st in the NFL last season. Bill Belichick made it a priority to secure the

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist returns to court on Tuesday, a

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Gabe Davis still finds himself torn between the near future and the immediate past. As much as the Bills receiver prefers looking ahead to the long-awaited opportunity of becoming a full-time starter entering his third year, Davis can’t help but reflect on how last season

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the start of Serie A due to a shoulder injury. The United States international was sidelined for Juventus’ final friendly of its tour of his homeland. Tests carried out after Juventus returned to Turin revealed McKennie has “a capsular lesion of the left shoulder.” He

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations Monday. The 27-year-old Misiewicz, who will be added to the Royals’ 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Omaha, appeared in 17 games for Seattle this season with a 4.61 ERA. He was optioned to Triple-A

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Doug Pederson’s straightforward approach has been a welcome respite for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who endured an 11-month fiasco under Urban Meyer. Pederson is going out of his way to regain any lost trust and not playing games with his guys. He thrust three rookies

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have acquired All-Star closer Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for recently benched closer Taylor Rogers and three other players. The NL Central-leading Brewers shipped one of the game’s top relievers to the Padres for Rogers, right-hander Dinelson Lamet,

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A smile has replaced the scowl on Bradley Chubb’s face, and that cheer has spread through the Denver Broncos’ defense and front office. The team’s star-crossed pass rusher is coming off his first fully healthy offseason since his rookie year — when he had

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The PGA Tour has announced a new schedule that puts prize money near $500 million next season. Eight tournaments will have purses of $15 million or more. The tour will run 43 tournaments next season with total prize money of $428.6 million. That doesn’t include the four majors, which