Portugal probes local transmission of omicron at soccer team
By ARITZ PARRA and HELENA ALVES Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese health authorities have identified 13 cases of the omicron…
Continue ReadingAP-National-Sports
Needing a break: Snooker player falls asleep during match
YORK, England (AP) — A top snooker player fell asleep in the middle of his match in one of the most prestigious events in the sport. Mark Williams…
Continue Reading Sapporo says it can hold 2030 Olympics and also save money
By STEPHEN WADE and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The northern Japanese city of Sapporo became a frontrunner to land the 2030 Winter…
Continue Reading Christon lifts Grambling St. over Morgan St. 74-59
PHOENIX — Cameron Christon had 24 points as Grambling State defeated Morgan State 74-59 at the HBCU Challenge. Danya Kingsby added 20 points for…
Continue Reading Club World Cup dates set for Feb. 3-12 in the UAE
ZURICH (AP) — Chelsea will have to reschedule two Premier League games to play at the pandemic-delayed Club World Cup after FIFA confirmed the…
Continue Reading STAT WATCH: Huskers’ 9 single-digit Ls most in FBS since ’78
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Nebraska has earned the dubious distinction of being the best 3-9 team in the country. Since 1978, when…
Continue Reading Oklahoma picks up pieces after Lincoln Riley leaves for USC
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Lincoln Riley has left Oklahoma to coach at USC, and now the Sooners are scrambling. Riley…
Continue Reading Stumbling Browns hope to solve problems during bye week
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have a week off to secure solutions to the deep list of problems holding…
Continue Reading LeBron has 33 points, Lakers beat Pistons in calm rematch
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points, nine assists and no confrontations with Isaiah Stewart in the Los…
Continue Reading Ravens overcome Jackson’s 4 INTs, beat Browns 16-10
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson provided one brilliant highlight during an otherwise subpar performance and his…
Continue Reading Shepherd, Cal pull away late, beat Fresno St. 65-57
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Shepherd scored 15 of his 17 points after halftime, Andre Kelly finished with 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and…
Continue Reading AP source: Rangers agree with Semien (7 yrs), Gray, Calhoun
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on…
Continue Reading Toronto tops Ducks, ties team mark for consecutive road wins
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Michael Bunting, Alexander Kerfoot and William Nylander each had a goal and an assist, and…
Continue Reading NFL Today, Week 12
By The Associated Press NFL Today, Week…
Continue Reading Bryant Jr. lifts Norfolk St. past Hampton 70-61
PHOENIX — Joe Bryant Jr. had 20 points as Norfolk State defeated Hampton 70-61 at the HBCU Challenge. Marquis Godwin led the Pirates with 14…
Continue Reading Broncos’ win over Chargers tightens up competitive AFC West
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs see similarities in this year’s team to the one that won the Super…
Continue Reading No. 13 Iowa St. women beat UMass win Gulf Coast Showcase
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Ashley Joens had 23 points including a critical 3-pointer late, Lexi Donarski also scored 23 points and No. 13 Iowa State blew…
Continue Reading AP source: Twins, Buxton agree on 7-year, $100M contract
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and center fielder Byron Buxton have agreed to a seven-year, $100 million…
Continue Reading AP source: Blue Jays reach deal with pitcher Kevin Gausman
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110…
Continue Reading 4th-down miscommunication dooms Vikings in loss to 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had no idea where to go on the biggest play of the game. The…
Continue Reading Syracuse OC Sterlin Gilbert out after 2 years
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Dino Babers announced that offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert is out after just two years on the job. Tight…
Continue Reading Brad Marchand, Linus Ullmark carry Bruins past Canucks 3-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand scored the tying goal on a power play in the third period and set-up David Pastrnak’s…
Continue Reading Stafford’s pick-6 streak continues as Rams drop 3rd straight
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams both extended some unwanted streaks Sunday. One…
Continue Reading Johnsson, Bratt goals put Devils over Flyers, 5-2
By PAT PICKENS Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Andreas Johnsson had two goals and two assists, Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists and the…
Continue Reading Meier, Reimer power Sharks past Blackhawks 2-0
By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Timo Meier scored on a deflection and added an empty-net goal, James Reimer earned his 42nd career…
Continue Reading Cohen, Thompson lead St. Francis (Pa.) past Lehigh 79-68
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Josh Cohen had 18 points and 10 rebounds as St. Francis (Pa.) defeated Lehigh 79-68. Myles Thompson added 17 points, Ronell Giles…
Continue Reading Philadelphia Union tops Nashville in a shootout
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Andre Blake made two spectacular saves, Nashville missed on two penalty kicks and the Philadelphia Union won a shootout Sunday…
Continue Reading Ellis scores 22 for No. 10 Alabama in 96-64 win over Miami
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Keon Ellis had 22 points, Jaden Shackelford contributed 15 and No. 10 Alabama…
Continue Reading Brooks, Bane lead Grizzlies past poor-shooting Kings
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 21 points, Desmond Bane added 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies took…
Continue Reading Cook carted off with shoulder injury; Samuel hurts groin
By The Associated Press Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was taken off the field on a cart with a shoulder injury in the third quarter of a…
Continue Reading