England’s coach encourages gay soccer players to come out
ROME (AP) — England coach Gareth Southgate hopes that gay soccer players “come out soon” because “it would have an enormous impact on…
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Ex-NBA guard Gordon arrested after security guard punched
CHICAGO (AP) — Police in Chicago say former NBA player Ben Gordon has been arrested after a McDonald’s security guard was punched in the…
Continue Reading Missouri coach Drinkwitz gets 2-year contract extension
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz has received a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2027 season for a…
Continue Reading Djokovic beats Tsitsipas again, faces Rune in Paris final
PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic has beaten Stefanos Tsitsipas for the eighth straight time, edging an entertaining semifinal 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 to stay on…
Continue Reading Vines injures leg; Sargent, Carter-Vickers back on field
By The Associated Press American left back Sam Vines injured a leg and needed surgery, eliminating him from consideration for the U.S. World Cup…
Continue Reading Messi to sit out PSG game against Lorient as a precaution
PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi has some inflammation on his Achilles tendon and is being rested for Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Lorient on Sunday as…
Continue Reading England’s Chilwell to miss World Cup with hamstring injury
LONDON (AP) — England full back Ben Chilwell will miss the World Cup after a scan confirmed a “significant” hamstring injury. The Chelsea…
Continue Reading Wolverhampton hires former Sevilla boss Lopetegui as manager
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Premier League club Wolverhampton hired Julen Lopetegui as manager. Lopetegui was fired one month ago by Sevilla…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup but soccer isn’t the only sport…
Continue Reading Ueda 1 stroke ahead after 3 rounds of LPGA’s Toto Classic
SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Momoko Ueda of Japan has shot a 4-under 68 for a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the LPGA Toto Classic. Ueda also held a…
Continue Reading Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FG
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Peyton Henry made a 22-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to cap a 92-yard scoring driving, and…
Continue Reading Markkanen leads surprising Jazz past Lakers, 130-116
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 20 points and the Utah…
Continue Reading Giannis has triple-double, Bucks beat Wolves for 8-0 start
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points…
Continue Reading Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers had 1 second left and a game-winning shot opportunity. The problem was…
Continue Reading Zane Smith wins Truck Series championship in 3rd attempt
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It took overtime in his third attempt for Zane Smith to finally win a NASCAR…
Continue Reading Brooks scores 23 as Grizzlies rout Hornets 130-99
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, matching his career-high with six 3-pointers, and the Memphis…
Continue Reading Police investigating sex allegations against ex-Spur Primo
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police have begun investigating allegations that former San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo exposed himself on multiple…
Continue Reading Jewish Wizards forward Avdija weighs in on Irving situation
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Jewish Wizards forward Deni Avdija spoke for a few minutes Friday night about Kyrie Irving. The…
Continue Reading Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters out
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The defending champion Golden State Warriors fell to 0-6 on the road, losing 114-105 to Brandon…
Continue Reading Howard’s TD run in OT gets Alcorn St. past Prairie View A&M
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) — Jarveon Howard had 125 yards rushing that included a touchdown run in overtime and Alcorn State beat Prairie View…
Continue Reading Doncic’s 30-point streak hits 8 games as Mavs beat Raptors
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, his eighth consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
Continue Reading Duke becomes bowl eligible with win over short-handed BC
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Riley Leonard threw for 158 yards and a touchdown, and he ran for 96 yards and another score to help Duke beat…
Continue Reading George, Clippers rally past Spurs for 3rd straight victory
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Paul George scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio…
Continue Reading Tatum scores 36, Celtics rally to hold off Bulls 123-119
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 36 points and 12 rebounds, including some late free throws to help the Boston…
Continue Reading Brunson, Barrett help Knicks rally to beat 76ers 106-104
By ANTHONY SANFILIPPO Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Obi Toppin hit a 3-pointer and Jalen Brunson finished off a three-point play seconds…
Continue Reading Rosa, Houston help UConn run over UMass 27-10
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Victor Rosa ran for a pair of touchdowns in the second half as UConn pulled away to beat UMass 27-10. UConn (5-5) has…
Continue Reading Aho has 3 goals, assist as Hurricanes beat Sabres 5-3
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho had three goals and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo…
Continue Reading Indiana Pacers hold on to beat Miami Heat 101-99
By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 25 points, Bennedict Mathurin had 23 points and Tyrese Haliburton scored 22…
Continue Reading World Series draws more viewers than Thursday night NFL game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a rare Thursday night when a World Series game and an NFL game went head-to-head, not only nationally but in Philadelphia and…
Continue Reading Without suspended Irving, Nets rout Wizards 128-86
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Durant had 28 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets won easily in…
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