Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Nike has suspended its relationship with Kyrie Irving and canceled its plans to release his next signature shoe,…
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Love, Allen lead short-handed Cavaliers to rout of Pistons
by DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Love had 21 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers beat…
Continue Reading Judge voted player of the year by fellow major leaguers
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was voted player of the year and the American League outstanding player by fellow major leaguers in…
Continue Reading Boxx appointed vice chair of US Soccer safety task force
CHICAGO (AP) — Shannon Boxx, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and member of the 2015 World Cup championship team, was appointed as a vice chair…
Continue Reading Russell Henley with another 63 opens 3-shot lead at Mayakoba
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Russell Henley is off to an ideal start at Mayakoba. He had three straight birdies early in the second round. He…
Continue Reading Forte wins Breeders’ Cup Juvenile; Wonder Wheel wins Fillies
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Forte made a case as the year’s top 2-year-old, and Wonder Wheel as the best…
Continue Reading No. 19 Arizona’s Ware out for the season with knee injury
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona forward Lauren Ware will miss the 2022-23 season with a right knee injury, leaving the 19th-ranked Wildcats without a…
Continue Reading Bruins sign player convicted of assault on Black classmate
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Mitchell Miller, who had his draft rights relinquished by Arizona for bullying a Black…
Continue Reading Winless Pegula tries to see bright side of WTA Finals debut
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jessica Pegula dropped her head to the table in front of the microphone, smiling while…
Continue Reading Yanks’ Cashman plans to push ahead on Aaron Judge talks
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Cashman is working on a handshake agreement following his contract’s expiration and will…
Continue Reading Chargers rule out Keenan Allen, 5 others vs. Falcons
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is about to get a crash course in playing a game without his top two…
Continue Reading Logan Paul tries to KO WWE in same way he crushed YouTube
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Logan Paul is the biggest name on the growing list of social media influencers leveraging their fame into…
Continue Reading Striker Balde turns provider as Troyes held 1-1 by Auxerre
PARIS (AP) — Striker Mama Balde turns provider this time but it’s not enough as Troyes is held by Auxerre to 1-1 in the French league. Balde…
Continue Reading Girona beats Bilbao 2-1 to escape relegation zone in Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Girona has escaped the Spanish league’s relegation zone after beating Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at home. The Catalan club ended…
Continue Reading Udinese draws with Lecce as winless run continues
UDINE, Italy (AP) — Udinese has had to come from behind to draw at home with relegation-threatened Lecce 1-1 in Serie A. Udinese’s winless…
Continue Reading Jimenez makes late surge to take lead on PGA Tour Champions
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez is leading the TimberTech Championship after making four birdies on his last four holes. That gives…
Continue Reading Hashimoto adds world championship to go with Olympic gold
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Daiki Hashimoto of Japan has won his first world gymnastics all-around title. The 21-year-old Hashimoto edged Zhang…
Continue Reading Gladbach ends losing run, beats Stuttgart 3-1 in Bundesliga
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Borussia Mönchengladbach substitute Patrick Herrmann has scored with the last kick of the Bundesliga game to seal…
Continue Reading Rantanen’s hat trick leads Avs past Blue Jackets in Finland
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in his native country and the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus…
Continue Reading Astros aim to close out World Series over Phillies in Game 6
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker has been here before. It’s hard not to think of the last time the Astros’ manager…
Continue Reading Wall-hugging Chastain, red-hot Bell eye 1st NASCAR title
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ross Chastain skyrocketed to motorsports infamy for wall-riding his way into…
Continue Reading Packers won’t have LB De’Vondre Campbell for Lions game
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All-Pro linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t play for the Green Bay Packers in Sunday’s game at Detroit after injuring…
Continue Reading Two Techs on losing streaks meet with bowl chances fading
By The Associated Press Georgia Tech heads to Lane Stadium in Blacksburg looking to end a two-game losing streak against Hokies while also extending…
Continue Reading Virginia hoping its defense can slow high-scoring No. 17 UNC
By The Associated Press North Carolina is looking to make it five straight wins to start ACC play for the first time since 2015 when the No. 17 Tar…
Continue Reading Christie Sides hired as Indiana Fever’s new coach
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Christie Sides is the new coach for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. The team announced the hire on Friday. The former Fever…
Continue Reading Bears activate left guard Whitehair from injured reserve
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have activated left guard Cody Whitehair. The 30-year-old had gone on injured reserve last month because…
Continue Reading World Series viewing turning into a participation sport
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. says he wasn’t tipping pitches during his Game 3 five-homer meltdown in…
Continue Reading Hockey Canada review says organization ‘at a crossroads’
By The Associated Press A third-party review says Hockey Canada is “at a crossroads” that requires reimagined leadership coupled with more…
Continue Reading Titans QB Ryan Tannehill likely game-time decision vs Chiefs
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans coach Mike Vrabel says veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill likely will be…
Continue Reading Texans hit halfway mark with 1 win in another bad season
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans look to be headed for their worst season in years. The undefeated Eagles beat…
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