Czinano, Clark lead No. 9 Iowa over Samford, 91-54
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Monika Czinano scored 20 points, Caitlin Clark added 19 and No. 9 Iowa beat Samford…
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Asberry, Smith lead No. 7 Baylor women past Texas-Arlington
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Preseason AP All-America forward NaLyssa Smith had 21 points and 16 rebounds as…
Continue Reading Sponsors asked to defend support for Beijing Winter Olympics
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer Human Rights Watch is asking leading sponsors of the Beijing Winter Olympics to explain why they remain largely…
Continue Reading No. 21 Maryland uses strong 2nd half to rally past GW 71-64
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Qudus Wahab had 18 points and 15 rebounds, Fatts Russell added 15 points and No. 21…
Continue Reading Reigning NCAA champion Stanford women top Morgan State 91-36
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Francesca Belibi scored 12 points, Lexie Hull added 11 points, and defending NCAA…
Continue Reading NCAA: Staff threatened after Oklahoma St. penalties upheld
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA said some staff members have received threatening and offensive messages since Oklahoma State basketball…
Continue Reading Seahawks’ Wilson hoping to return against Packers
By CURTIS CRABTREE Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said he’s ready to return this week after…
Continue Reading No. 17 Houston a heavy favorite at Temple
By The Associated Press No. 17 Houston visits Temple on Saturday. The Cougars can win their ninth straight game and clinch a berth in the American…
Continue Reading S. Dakota holds off Air Force with 59-53 season-opening win
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Kruz Perrott-Hunt scored 14 points and Hunter Goodrick added 12 points and eight rebounds to help lead South Dakota to a…
Continue Reading 4 tied for lead in suspended 1st round of Houston Open
HOUSTON (AP) — Marc Leishman, Russell Henley, Talor Gooch and Luke List shared the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Houston Open,…
Continue Reading Purdue seeks spoiler role again against No. 6 Buckeyes
By The Associated Press No. 6 Ohio State will be out for some revenge when the Buckeyes host unranked Purdue on Saturday. The last time the two teams…
Continue Reading Looking for soccer support, US picks Ohio to host vs Mexico
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — In choosing new TQL Stadium in Cincinnati for a World Cup qualifier against Mexico, the U.S.…
Continue Reading Mickelson tied for lead, Langer shoots 68 with balky back
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Phil Mickelson shot a 6-under 65 and season points leader Bernhard Langer battled through a balky…
Continue Reading Tagovailoa active despite finger injury, Brissett to start
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was active Thursday night against Baltimore, despite still being limited by fractured…
Continue Reading Chargers can certainly relate to Vikings’ tough-luck season
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — If anyone can relate to the frustration the Minnesota Vikings are feeling with their recent spate…
Continue Reading Seattle University basketball coach Jim Hayford resigns
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle University athletic director Shaney Fink says basketball coach Jim Hayford has resigned. Hayford had been on paid…
Continue Reading Victory over Eagles would give Broncos a sweep of NFC East
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos still haven’t found a way to rule the AFC West again but they can…
Continue Reading White shines in Jets QB spotlight as Wilson heals, supports
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike White isn’t sure when this wild ride will end. And maybe it won’t…
Continue Reading Chiefs looking up at Raiders headed into 1st meeting
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves in an unusual spot headed into their first meeting of the season against…
Continue Reading NFL-best Cardinals continue to evolve, prepare for Panthers
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals sit at the top of the NFL through the first half of the season with…
Continue Reading Browns, Patriots enter key matchup with uncertainty at RB
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Browns and Patriots have both fought through adversity to get back above .500.…
Continue Reading Leona Maguire thrives in star pairing for 62 to lead LPGA
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Leona Maguire must have felt she was back in the Solheim Cup. Maguire was at her best in the Pelican Women’s…
Continue Reading Brewers hire Ozzie Timmons, Connor Dawson as hitting coaches
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers will go with multiple hitting coaches next season after hiring Ozzie…
Continue Reading Spain profits from Sweden’s slip, Portugal draws in Ireland
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer Spain has beaten Greece 1-0 to overtake Sweden in their World Cup qualifying group. That gives Spain the…
Continue Reading US-based boat Alaka’i dismasts off Spain, abandons racing
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer A U.S.-based crew had to abandon racing in the Transat Jacques Vabre after its 60-foot boat dismasted off the coast…
Continue Reading No. 15 UTSA hosts Conference USA opponent Southern Miss
By The Associated Press No. 15 UTSA takes its undefeated record into a home matchup against Southern Miss. The Roadrunners have won nine straight…
Continue Reading Streaking Titans, home again, try to stay atop AFC vs Saints
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Vrabel swatted away the idea of talking to his Tennessee Titans about…
Continue Reading Cowboys’ Quinn focused on fixing things, not Falcons reunion
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn says he’s focused on fixing things…
Continue Reading Portugal takes group lead after draw at Ireland in qualifier
DUBLIN (AP) — Portugal has held on to a 0-0 draw at Ireland to take first place in its World Cup qualifying group. The draw leaves Portugal ahead…
Continue Reading Ottawa Senators add 3 players to NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators placed three more players in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol Thursday, bringing the team total to nine and…
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