Year: 2022

CLEVELAND (AP) — Manu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, headlines this year’s group of finalists for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Ginobili was one of 11 finalists announced at a press conference Friday as part of All-Star Weekend events. Former All-Star

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian defender Doneil Henry agreed to a contract with Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC. The 28-year-old has made 42 appearances for Canada’s national team, which is on the verge of earning its first World Cup trip since 1986. He debuted with Toronto in 2010, stayed through 2014, then spent time

TORONTO (AP) — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its venues, beginning March 1. MLSE owns the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, NBA’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts. The move follows an announcement from the

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA officials have called for a review of how name, image and likeness compensation policies are impacting recruiting, transfers, academics and athletes’ mental health. The Division I Board of Directors asked the Division I Council to produce a preliminary report by April and to make formal recommendations by June. Georgia President Jere

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Three-time champion Bernhard Langer shot his age Friday to take the first-round lead in the Chubb Classic. Langer, the 64-year-old German star who has six Charles Schwab Cup season titles and 42 victories on the 50-and-over tour, had five straight birdies on the back nine in a bogey-free 8-under 64. He

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart has hired former Rutgers assistant Fran Brown to coach the Bulldogs’ defensive backs. Brown was secondary coach at Rutgers. He replaces Jahmile Addae, who left Georgia for a similar position at Miami. Brown also has worked as an assistant at Temple, where he was co-defensive coordinator in

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carolina Panthers assistant general manager Dan Morgan is among a handful of candidates who have interviewed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to replace outgoing general manager Kevin Colbert. The Steelers announced Morgan, Green Bay co-director of player personnel John Wojciechowski, Indianapolis Colts director of college scouting Morocco Brown and Tampa Bay vice president

LILLE, France (AP) — Lille has been held 0-0 at relegation candidate Metz in the French league, showing little to worry Chelsea before they meet in the Champions League. The game ended on a sour note with Lille substitute Edon Zhegrova sent off in injury time with his second yellow card and Metz coach Frederic

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael Andretti has filed an application with the FIA to field a Formula One team starting in 2024. The filing was revealed on Twitter by Andretti’s father, Mario, who posted Friday that “Andretti Global has the resources and checks every box. He is

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins announced the hiring of three former players as part of new coach Mike McDaniel’s first coaching staff with the team. Among the hires, many of which had already been revealed but were finalized Friday: Wes Welker as wide receivers coach, Sam Madison as a cornerbacks and pass

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joaquin Niemann returned from his best day of golf at Riviera and had another round just like it. Niemann had a second straight 63 to shatter the 36-hole record and build a two-shot lead at the Genesis Invitational. Cameron Young is keeping it from an

By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer The NFL has hired former Securities and Exchange Commission chair Mary Jo White to investigate an allegation that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee more than a decade ago. League spokesman Brian McCarthy says White will detail her findings in a written report. He says

MADRID (AP) — Elche has scored two late goals to fight back for a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at home in the Spanish league. The loss kept Rayo winless in six games as it tumbled down the standings following a fantastic first three months of the season. Fran García put Rayo ahead in the