Royal jewels and Kobe Bryant’s shoes set for Geneva auction
GENEVA (AP) — A diamond bracelet that once belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette and jewels that dangled from a Russian grand duchess are among…
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Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona faces an important match at Celta Vigo while its club officials are busy…
Continue Reading Barcelona negotiates with Al-Sadd for coach Xavi Hernández
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona is in negotiations with Qatari club Al-Sadd for the release of Xavi Hernandez…
Continue Reading Tennis star accuses China ex-vice premier of sexual assault
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities have squelched virtually all online discussion of sexual assault accusations…
Continue Reading Letruska carrying hopes of Mexico in Breeders’ Cup race
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Fausto Gutierrez is at his first Breeders’ Cup with the best horse he’s ever had…
Continue Reading Red Bull’s Perez heads home to adoring crowd in Mexico City
By JIM VERTUNO and CARLOS RODRIGUEZ Associated Press Sergio Perez always was the home favorite at the Mexican Grand Prix, even when he was stuck in…
Continue Reading Larson seeks to cap comeback season with NASCAR championship
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Larson has made the most of his second chance in NASCAR. He will race Sunday for the…
Continue Reading Larson seeks to cap comeback season with NASCAR championship
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Larson has made the most of his second chance in NASCAR. He will race Sunday for the…
Continue Reading No. 12 Auburn playing to stay in SEC West race at No. 13 A&M
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer No. 12 Auburn is looking to stay in contention for the Southeastern Conference Western Division against No. 13…
Continue Reading Kings beat Blues 3-2 in shootout to extend win streak to 3
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arthur Kaliyev scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings extended their…
Continue Reading Haliburton sparks late run as Kings top Pelicans 112-99
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 20 points during a big run early in the fourth…
Continue Reading Jordan Poole takes the pressure off Stephen Curry, scores 31
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole took the pressure off Stephen Curry with a season-best 31 points and the…
Continue Reading Blanco scores twice, Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sebastian Blanco scored two goals and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night to clinch home field for…
Continue Reading Bean scores 2nd goal in OT, Blue Jackets beat Avs 5-4
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Jake Bean scored twice, including the winner 1:12 into overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Continue Reading Draisaitl has 2 goals and an assist, Oilers beat Predators
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist to take the NHL scoring lead — a point ahead of teammate Connor McDavid —…
Continue Reading Quick goal, Stroud’s 1st goal lift Austin over KC, 3-1
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Driussi scored on a wide-open header 30 seconds into the game and Austin went on to beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on…
Continue Reading Brunson, Doncic spark rally as Mavericks top Spurs, 109-108
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Luka Donic had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and…
Continue Reading Kent State scores 31 points in 2nd quarter, beats NIU 52-47
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two scores, and Kent State used a 31-point second quarter to beat Northern…
Continue Reading Fast, Hurricanes beat Blackhawks 4-3 for 9th straight win
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jesper Fast and Martin Necas scored 3:09 apart in the third period, and the undefeated Carolina…
Continue Reading Pimpleton’s 2 punt return TDs spark CMU over WMU 42-30
KALAMZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kalil Pimpleton scored three touchdowns in five minutes, two on long punt returns, to spark Central Michigan to a 42-30 win…
Continue Reading Jaren Jackson Jr. helps Grizzlies beat Nuggets — again
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 22 points, eight rebounds and three blocks while kickstarting a fourth…
Continue Reading George scores 32, Clippers outshoot Minnesota in 126-115 win
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George had 32 points and eight assists, and Reggie Jackson scored a season-high 29 points as…
Continue Reading Durant scores 32, Nets hit 22 3s in 117-108 win over Hawks
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 32 points and led the spurt that broke open the game late in the third…
Continue Reading Montreal beats Houston 2-0 to keep playoff hopes alive
MONTREAL (AP) — Rudy Camacho and Kamal Miller scored and Montreal beat the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Wednesday night to keep its playoff hopes alive.…
Continue Reading Allen, Mobley power Cavaliers to 107-104 win over Portland
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrett Allen had 24 points and 17 rebounds, and rookie Evan Mobley added 11 points and 11…
Continue Reading Atlanta plays Red Bulls to scoreless draw
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Bradley Guzan made three saves and Atlanta United played the New York Red Bulls to a 0-0 draw. A win by either Atlanta or New…
Continue Reading Embiid, Curry lead short-handed 76ers past DeRozan, Bulls
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup, and…
Continue Reading Buffalo kicker Bass credits grandmother for success
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Bass has quickly established himself as one of the Buffalo Bills’ more…
Continue Reading Turner hits 7 3s, has 25 points in Pacers’ win over Knicks
By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Myles Turner scored 25 points, hitting a career-high 7 of 10 3-pointers, and had 13 rebounds…
Continue Reading VanVleet scores 33 as Raptors beat Wizards 109-100
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 33 points, OG Anunoby added 21 and the Toronto…
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