Black head coaches in FBS drop slightly heading into 2023
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Deion Sanders was the star attraction in this year’s class of new Black coaches taking over major college…
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Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson has joined the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $177 million, seven-year…
Continue Reading Colts bench Ryan for 2nd time, will give Foles starting job
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Foles will replace 37-year-old Matt Ryan as the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback…
Continue Reading Run, run, run: Air Force plays Baylor in Armed Forces Bowl
By The Associated Press Armed Forces Bowl: Baylor (6-6) vs. Air Force (9-3), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Baylor…
Continue Reading Astros sign veteran OF Brantley to 1-year, $12M deal
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley signed a one-year, $12 million deal to remain with the…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Inside the proposed sale of the Suns and Mercury
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Mat Ishbia’s career statistics at Michigan State went like this: He averaged 0.6 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.3…
Continue Reading Hawks’ Schlenk steps down as president, Fields assumes lead
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks president Travis Schlenk is stepping down and moving into an advisory position. General manager Landry Fields will…
Continue Reading Russian hurdler stripped of 2012 Olympics gold for doping
MONACO (AP) — Russian 400-meter hurdler Natalya Antyukh will lose her gold medal from the 2012 London Games because of doping. It puts American…
Continue Reading Judge appointed Yankees captain after reaching longterm deal
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge has been appointed captain of the New York Yankees after agreeing to a $360 million,…
Continue Reading Olympic downhill champion Beat Feuz announces retirement
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic downhill champion Beat Feuz has announced his retirement from skiing after 16 seasons. He says the classic events…
Continue Reading Esports seen as pathway to boost diversity in STEM careers
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — As a kid, Kevin Fair would take apart his Nintendo console, troubleshoot issues…
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Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored the…
Continue Reading Blatter criticizes Infantino’s plans for World Cup formats
BERLIN (AP) — Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticized plans by his successor Gianni Infantino for a 48-team World Cup and an expanded…
Continue Reading AP source: Mets swoop, snatch Correa for $315M, 12-year deal
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Carlos Correa is headed to the free-spending New York Mets with a $315 million, 12-year contract after his pending…
Continue Reading Walk-off Sunday: 3 games end with TDs on 1 day for 2nd time
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer For the second time ever Sunday, three NFL games ended with a winning touchdown on the final play on the same…
Continue Reading Toffoli and Kadri both score twice, Flames beat Sharks 7-3
By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli and Dillon Dube both scored in the first 30 seconds, Nazem Kadri got the…
Continue Reading Kings win 3rd straight game, beat rival Ducks 4-1
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Iafallo, Viktor Arvidsson and Kevin Fiala scored as the Los Angeles Kings beat the…
Continue Reading Traore scores 21 as BYU defeats Lindenwood 90-61
By The Associated Press PROVO, Utah — Led by Fousseyni Traore’s 21 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Lindenwood Lions 90-61. The Cougars…
Continue Reading San Diego State defeats UCSD 62-46
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Led by Darrion Trammell’s 18 points, the San Diego State Aztecs defeated the UCSD Tritons 62-46. The…
Continue Reading Utah Valley holds off late Oregon comeback to win 77-72
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Trey Woodbury scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had six assists and helped Utah Valley withstand a late comeback to…
Continue Reading Donato scores in fourth straight, Kraken topple Blues 5-2
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Ryan Donato scored in his fourth straight game, Carson Soucy, Daniel Sprong and Jared McCann scored in…
Continue Reading Hill nets 17, Fresno State knocks off CSU Bakersfield 56-48
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Led by Isaiah Hill’s 17 points, the Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 56-48 on Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Jokic’s latest triple-double leads Nuggets past Grizzlies
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his second straight triple-double to…
Continue Reading San Jose State earns 65-43 victory over Cal Poly
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Led by Omari Moore’s 15 points, the San Jose State Spartans defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 65-43 on Tuesday. The Spartans…
Continue Reading Jawara, Earlington lead San Diego to OT win over Riverside
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Seikou Sisoho Jawara scored 29 points and Marcellus Earlington added seven points in the overtime as the San Diego Toreros beat…
Continue Reading Jones leads No. 2 Stanford women past No. 21 Creighton
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Haley Jones had 16 points and eight assists, freshman Talana Lepolo scored a season-best…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon secures 68-66 victory over Idaho State
PHOENIX (AP) — Ray Harrison’s 18 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Idaho State 68-66 on Tuesday. Harrison had six assists for the Antelopes…
Continue Reading Harvard secures 62-57 win against UC Irvine
By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. — Led by Chris Ledlum’s 18 points, the Harvard Crimson defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 62-57. The…
Continue Reading Toledo hands Liberty 1st bowl loss, 21-19, in Boca Bowl
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Dequan Finn passed for 133 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score to lead…
Continue Reading Mashburn has 17 as New Mexico defeats Prairie View A&M 94-63
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 17 points as New Mexico beat Prairie View A&M 94-63 on Tuesday. Mashburn shot 6 for 11 (1…
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