Syndergaard says Angels flew in while Mets were distracted
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Noah Syndergaard got a qualifying offer and not much else from the New York Mets over the…
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Barcelona, Man City drop club crypto sponsors amid concerns
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Concerns about two cryptocurrency companies have led to two of Europe’s leading soccer clubs,…
Continue Reading NFL Notes: Jets QB Flacco still a ‘cool’ presence in huddle
By The Associated Press Joe Flacco is still Joe Cool or Cool Joe to his New York Jets teammates. The 36-year-old veteran quarterback will make his…
Continue Reading Mavs retiring Nowitzki’s 41 in January when Warriors visit
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are retiring Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 41 when Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors visit in January. NBA…
Continue Reading Jim Calhoun: Not planning leisurely retirement
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer Hall of Fame basketball coach Jim Calhoun’s first attempt at retirement in 2012 lasted less than six years.…
Continue Reading Akot scores 16 to carry Boise State over Temple 82-62
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Emmanuel Akot registered 16 points and six assists as Boise State romped past Temple 82-62 in the Charleston Classic.…
Continue Reading Jones scores 19 to lead Utah State past New Mexico St. 85-58
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Rylan Jones had 19 points as Utah State beat New Mexico State 85-58 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational. Teddy Allen led New…
Continue Reading LPGA goes heavy in So Cal with prize money approaching $90M
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — The LPGA Tour has announced a 34-tournament schedule with prize money approaching $90 million.…
Continue Reading Uruguay fires coach Tabárez amid poor World Cup qualifying
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay coach Óscar Tabárez has been fired amid his team’s poor run in World Cup qualifying. The Uruguayans are in…
Continue Reading No. 22 West Virginia women defeat Kennesaw State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jasmine Carson came off the bench to score 14 points with four 3-pointers, both career highs, and Esmery Martinez posted…
Continue Reading Newton to start at QB for Panthers, Walker could still play
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Cam Newton will start Sunday at quarterback against the…
Continue Reading NFL Coaching Pipeline: Hiring process broken for diversity
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer While recent hiring numbers on NFL coordinator levels are encouraging, the overall journey to diversity and…
Continue Reading Isaiah Thomas returning to USA Basketball for qualifying
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Thomas is putting on the red, white and blue again. Thomas was announced as an injury replacement to USA…
Continue Reading Russians sweep 1st World Cup skeleton race of season
IGLS, Austria (AP) — A pair of Russian sliders opened this Olympic season with victories in World Cup skeleton races. Alexander Tretiakov and Elena…
Continue Reading Cowboys planning change at LG, hopeful LT Smith can return
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Connor McGovern is replacing Connor Williams at left guard for Dallas on Sunday at Kansas City. The Cowboys hope left tackle…
Continue Reading Tennis player Gabashvili accepts 20-month doping ban
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation says Russian tennis player Teymuraz Gabashvili has accepted a 20-month ban after failing a doping…
Continue Reading FIFA changes playoff format for last 2 places at World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has changed the World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs to be single-leg games at a neutral venue. The…
Continue Reading Coyotes looking to the future through awful 2021-22 start
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes are racking up losses at an incredible pace. Their focus is on the…
Continue Reading Giants place DB Ryan in COVID-19 protocol, iffy for Monday
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants defensive back Logan Ryan was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after having close contact with…
Continue Reading Name drop: Guardians’ launch starts with store sign smashing
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A special opening day for the newly named Cleveland Guardians began with a bang. As fans were…
Continue Reading Packers’ jumbo-sized Dillon ready for more supersized leaps
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer A.J. Dillon jumped so high on his first successful Lambeau Leap his knees landed on top of the wall and he went…
Continue Reading Allen to Diggs: Bills’ duo provides offense a needed jolt
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs have developed a tight bond on and off the field, which the…
Continue Reading Xavi tells Barcelona players to make fans proud before debut
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández says that he wants his Barcelona players “to make our fans proud” by…
Continue Reading Ruud joins Djokovic, Medvedev and Zverev in ATP Finals semis
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer TURIN, Italy (AP) — Casper Ruud has joined top-ranked Novak Djokovic, No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and No. 3 Alexander…
Continue Reading Griezmann has ban cut, can face AC Milan in Champions League
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has had a two-game Champions League ban halved on appeal. He’s clear to…
Continue Reading South Carolina’s Staley advocates for Black female coaches
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Dawn Staley says while things are improving for for Black females coaches it…
Continue Reading NASCAR to resume practice and qualifying in 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR will return both practice and qualifying to its weekend schedule for all three national series in 2022. The on-track…
Continue Reading Knaus thriving in management role at Hendrick Motorsports
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRASELTON, Ga. (AP) — Chad Knaus has just completed his first season in a management role at Hendrick…
Continue Reading Shcherbakova and Kagiyama take the lead after short program
GRENOBLE, France (AP) — World champion Anna Shcherbakova leads a Russian sweep in the women’s short program at the ISU Grand Prix in France. The…
Continue Reading Bayern player Kimmich back in quarantine amid vaccine debate
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is in quarantine again. The German club says the…
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