Pelé to remain in hospital for “a few days” for exams
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé says he will remain in a hospital in Sao Paulo “for a few days” to undergo new exams on his colon…
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Villarreal makes last 16 in CL, Leicester falls in Europa
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Villarreal clinched the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Thursday, while Leicester failed to…
Continue Reading Hoosiers hire ex-UMass coach as new offensive coordinator
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers coach Tom Allen has hired Walt Bell as his new offensive coordinator. Bell spent the past three seasons…
Continue Reading Blackhawks acquire F Gabriel in trade with Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Kurtis Gabriel from the Toronto Maple Leafs for defenseman Chad Krys. The 28-year-old…
Continue Reading Louisville athletic director Tyra resigns after 4 years
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vince Tyra has resigned as Louisville’s athletic director. The move ends a challenging…
Continue Reading Hurdle joins Rockies as special assistant to general manager
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are bringing back Clint Hurdle to serve as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt. Hurdle will help…
Continue Reading Sheriff charged with assault while trying to break up fight
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — Police say a sheriff has been charged with assault after allegedly hitting a teenage girl while trying to break up a fight…
Continue Reading US World Cup qualifier Jan. 30 at Canada to kick off at 3
By The Associated Press The United States’ World Cup qualifier against Canada in Hamilton, Ontario, on Jan. 30 will have a 3 p.m. EST kickoff. The…
Continue Reading McCarthy returns to Cowboys: ‘We’re going to win this game’
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is declaring his team will beat Washington as he…
Continue Reading Villarreal last team to advance in Champions League
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Villarreal secured the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League by holding on for a 3-2 win at Atalanta in a game…
Continue Reading Long wait for bye week finally ends for Colts, Taylor
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor feels like he has already played a full season. He has made 13 starts, logged…
Continue Reading Americans Plys, Persinger make Olympic curling coed field
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer American Chris Plys will have two chances to take home a curling medal from the Beijing Olympics. Plys is the only…
Continue Reading Packers’ Cobb will be out ‘for a while’ with core injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has a core injury that will prevent him from playing Sunday and could keep him…
Continue Reading California mom charged in case of kid hitting sports rival
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman faces criminal charges because authorities say she told her basketball…
Continue Reading Arizona Coyotes pay overdue bills to avoid arena eviction
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes are all caught up on their bills. The hockey team paid off overdue…
Continue Reading Tottenham’s EPL game vs. Brighton postponed after outbreak
LONDON (AP) — This weekend’s Premier League game between Brighton and Tottenham has been postponed because of an outbreak of COVID-19 among the…
Continue Reading Boxing among 3 Olympic sports in danger of losing 2028 spot
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon have been set a target of about 18 months to make…
Continue Reading Vegas judge: Doctors won’t testify in Ruggs fatal crash case
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge says prosecutors are entitled to blood test results in their felony drunk-driving…
Continue Reading Ali grandson to box as fights back at Madison Square Garden
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s grandson followed him into boxing. He follows him into the ring at Madison…
Continue Reading Shaq’s shortcut: Buy Bill Russell’s NBA rings in auction
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Basketball fans hoping to buy something from Bill Russell’s memorabilia collection should expect…
Continue Reading FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14
By BRANDON GDULA numberFire In four games since his return, Russell Wilson has averaged just 12.6 fantasy points per game on 33.5 passing attempts.…
Continue Reading 2021 is now the highest-winning year ever for US casinos
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — America’s casinos have won more money this year than ever before, according to figures…
Continue Reading Browns place top tackler Walker, P Gillan on COVID-19 list
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns could be missing two more key players for Sunday’s vital matchup against the…
Continue Reading Tagovailoa on a roll, and Dolphins streaking into their bye
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa jogged off the field this past Sunday, went into the Miami…
Continue Reading QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has been voted The Associated Press college football player of the year.…
Continue Reading Cyclones RB Hall, Bears’ Aranda, Pitre win AP Big 12 honors
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Iowa State running back Breece Hall is The Associated Press Big 12 offensive player of the year for the second…
Continue Reading Former Olympic champ Agnel in custody in rape investigation
PARIS (AP) — Two-time Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel of France has reportedly been arrested as part of an investigation into the rape of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 concerns prompt Pacers, Raptors to cancel practices
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors canceled their Thursday practices, citing an abundance…
Continue Reading Takuma Sato signs with Dale Coyne Racing for 2022
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato will drive for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware next season. The deal keeps the…
Continue Reading Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship
NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Lavonte David, Jason McCourty and Matthew Slater are among the players…
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