EXPLAINER: Guide to the Ashes, test cricket’s biggest stage
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — After emphatic wins in the first two tests, Australia can retain the Ashes — the…
Continue ReadingAP-National-Sports
Ledezma signs new PSV deal after returning from torn ACL
By The Associated Press American midfielder Richy Ledezma has signed a contract extension with PSV Eindhoven of the Dutch first division. The deal…
Continue Reading NHL postpones 14 games; won’t resume play until Tuesday
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer The NHL pushed back its return from an already extended holiday break an extra day by postponing its entire 14-game…
Continue Reading Antetokounmpo not on injury report after COVID absence
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo could be returning to action for the Milwaukee Bucks just in time for Christmas, as he isn’t listed on the…
Continue Reading Heat’s Dewayne Dedmon has sprained knee, out 1-2 weeks
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon is expected to miss a week or two with a sprained ligament in…
Continue Reading Giants D boss Pat Graham loves Christmas, just not in-season
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants defensive coordinator Pat Graham says he’ll continue tinkering…
Continue Reading Jets’ Saleh prepared to not coach Sunday due to COVID-19
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Saleh is holed up in a hotel room with COVID-19, away from his family and…
Continue Reading Christmas boost: NBA continues quest for more shots in arms
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA’s Christmas message to its teams was a refrain it has been using for weeks: Get boosted. With the…
Continue Reading More QB issues for Ravens: Huntley misses practice
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Tyler Huntley missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens with an illness, adding even more uncertainty to the team’s…
Continue Reading Nick Foles to start at QB for Bears against Seattle
Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears will start third-string quarterback Nick Foles on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.…
Continue Reading Authorities: Washington’s Everett was driver in fatal crash
DULLES, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a passenger in a car driven by Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett was killed when the vehicle…
Continue Reading IIHF cancels U18 women’s championship for 2nd straight year
By The Associated Press The International Ice Hockey Federation has canceled the under-18 women’s world championship for the second straight year…
Continue Reading 2 more games postponed for No. 5 UCLA amid COVID-19 outbreak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 5 UCLA’s men’s basketball home games against No. 6 Arizona on Dec. 30 and Arizona State on Jan. 1 have been postponed…
Continue Reading Raiders DE Maxx Crosby fulfilling his potential in 3rd year
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Maxx Crosby wasn’t popular in high school, struggled with his focus while in college at Eastern…
Continue Reading NFL Notes: Pro Bowl is all in the family for Diggs brothers
By The Associated Press The first Pro Bowl for NFL interceptions leader Trevon Diggs of the Dallas Cowboys means the league now has three sets of…
Continue Reading 2-time Olympic champ Hanyu spectacular at Japanese nationals
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Two-time and reigning Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu returned from a long injury layoff to land two quadruple jumps…
Continue Reading Good health and good cheer? Not on this NBA Christmas Day
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA’s five-game Christmas Day slate will be played as scheduled, but with many big…
Continue Reading Coordinator Frazier provides Bills calm, reassuring presence
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Coordinator Leslie Frazier is credited for providing the Buffalo Bills a calm and…
Continue Reading Bama’s Anderson dominates blockers, but sisters were tougher
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Will Anderson Jr. can muscle past or blow by blockers with regularity. His five older sisters were tougher to…
Continue Reading ‘All Madden’ documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Many gamers will be receiving the latest edition of the “Madden” video game for the holidays. On Saturday, some…
Continue Reading Browns activate QB Mayfield, Colts’ Nelson on COVID-19 list
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield moved a step closer to playing against Aaron Rodgers on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 outbreak claims another Premier League match
LONDON (AP) — A coronavirus outbreak at Everton has forced the postponement of the club’s match at Burnley. It’s the third match of the Boxing…
Continue Reading Foreign college athletes left out of rush for NIL windfall
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — While many college athletes have profited from recent rules allowing them to make money…
Continue Reading Lipinski, Weir and White evaluate nationals and Olympics
By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer So you think the Olympics frazzle the nerves more than any event? Well, how about just getting to the games? Three…
Continue Reading Broncos safety Justin Simmons snubbed again for AFC Pro Bowl
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are paying for their prolonged playoff drought. They’re…
Continue Reading Greene, Murphy lead USF to 76-69 win over Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Javon Greene scored 18 points, making 7 of 9 at the foul line and USF fended off host Hawaii 76-69 at the Diamond Head Classic.…
Continue Reading Spurs rout depleted Lakers 138-110 in last Staples game
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keita Bates-Diop scored a career-high 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the slumping…
Continue Reading Niners struggle mightily on 3rd down in 20-17 loss to Titans
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers, led by two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Nick Bosa,…
Continue Reading In UAE desert, camels compete for crowns in beauty pageant
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press LIWA, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tens of thousands of camels from across the region have descended on the desert…
Continue Reading Curry scores 46, Warriors hold off pesky Grizzlies 113-104
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCSCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 46 points and made eight 3-pointers, Gary Payton Jr. added a clutch…
Continue Reading