Eichel ready for surgery, recovery expected to take 3 months
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Forward Jack Eichel says he is relieved the trade that sent him from the Buffalo Sabres to the…
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Davis ready for coaching debut with No. 19 North Carolina
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Hubert Davis sounds at ease ahead of his debut as North Carolina’s new head men’s basketball coach.…
Continue Reading Mullen contrite, confident he can fix Florida’s problems
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen fired two close friends in hopes of saving his program — and…
Continue Reading AP source: Dodgers, LHP Heaney agree to $8.5M, 1-year deal
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract with free agent…
Continue Reading Cardinals bring back LHP McFarland on $2.5M, 1-year deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Left-handed reliever T.J. McFarland became the first of this year’s major league free agents to reach an agreement, getting a…
Continue Reading Biden hails NBA’s Bucks for championship and activism
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has welcomed the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks to the White House. The…
Continue Reading Odell Beckham Jr. waived by Browns, can be claimed
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. is up for grabs. The challenging wide receiver was formally waived by the…
Continue Reading Wilson to return to practice, Jets starting quarterback TBD
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is expected to return to practice this week and…
Continue Reading Paralympic Games wheelchair tennis champ Nick Taylor retires
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Three-time Paralympic wheelchair tennis champion medalist Nick Taylor has announced his retirement. Taylor won 11 Grand Slam…
Continue Reading Ex-Met lefty Feliciano, led MLB 3 times in games, dies at 45
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano, who pitched so often he earned the nickname “Perpetual Pedro,” has died. He was…
Continue Reading Georgia’s Crean adds Gale to staff 1 day before opening game
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — David Gale has joined Georgia coach Tom Crean’s staff as associate to the head coach and director of basketball strategy. Gale…
Continue Reading Ukrainian qualifier Tsurenko beats Alexandrova in Linz
LINZ, Austria (AP) — Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko has won seven straight points to close out a 6-4, 7-6 win over fifth-seeded Ekaterina…
Continue Reading Pitt G Ithiel Horton suspended indefinitely following arrest
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has suspended junior guard Ithiel Horton indefinitely. The school made the announcement after Horton was arrested over…
Continue Reading Raiders cut 2020 1st rounder Arnette over social media post
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders waived 2020 first-round pick Damon Arnette and have now cut ties with both first-round…
Continue Reading Down, not out: Close wins keep Clemson in ACC contention
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson is using a different approach to stay in contention for yet another ACC title. The…
Continue Reading Polish luge athlete injured in crash on Olympic track
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Polish luge officials say a malfunction at the sliding track built for this winter’s Beijing Olympics caused one…
Continue Reading Frost agrees to salary cut in ’22; four assistants fired
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Nebraska is bringing back coach Scott Frost in 2022 under a restructured contract that cuts his salary from…
Continue Reading Florida QB Richardson hurts knee dancing in hotel, sits out
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, recovering from a concussion, injured a knee dancing in the team hotel the night…
Continue Reading Wilson cleared to return to football activities for Seattle
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was cleared to return to football activities barely…
Continue Reading Washington suspends Jimmy Lake for 1 game without pay
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Washington has suspended head coach Jimmy Lake without pay following a sideline incident during the…
Continue Reading New-looked Jayhawks ready for Michigan State in New York
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas returned just about everyone from last year’s NCAA Tournament team. Yet…
Continue Reading Astros 3B Bregman has wrist surgery, OK for spring training
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has undergone surgery on his right wrist, less than a week after ending the World Series…
Continue Reading Cavaliers guard Sexton has left knee tear, out indefinitely
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers starting guard Collin Sexton will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a knee…
Continue Reading Shannon being held out by Texas Tech for eligibility review
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. will miss Texas Tech’s season opener and be held out of games while the school reviews to ensure there…
Continue Reading Big 12 hoops could be winner in latest conference shuffle
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Nobody disputes that conference realignment has been driven by the big money from…
Continue Reading A small school with big expectations: No. 23 St. Bonaventure
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer No. 23 St. Bonaventure is a small school with big expectations in preparing to open its men’s basketball season…
Continue Reading AP source: Darnold is ‘day to day’ after MRI on shoulder
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will be listed as day to day following an MRI on his right…
Continue Reading Mexico Open to be part of PGA Tour schedule for 1st time
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexico Open is now part of the PGA Tour schedule for the first time. The tournament will have a $7.3 million purse next…
Continue Reading European leagues see surprise leaders, slumping super clubs
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Five of 12 Super League founder clubs lie outside the Champions League qualifying places as…
Continue Reading Spain picks Méndez to replace Pino for World Cup qualifiers
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique has called up Brais Méndez to replace the injured Yéremy Pino ahead of decisive World Cup qualifiers. Pino…
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