Pistons’ Grant to miss rest of season with left calf injury
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant will miss the remainder of the season because of a strained left calf. The team said Monday…
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Barcelona mayor announces city will host 2024 America’s Cup
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The mayor of Barcelona says the Spanish city will host the next contest for…
Continue Reading Ravens hire Kerry Dixon as assistant QBs coach
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have hired Kerry Dixon as an assistant quarterbacks coach. Dixon joins coach John Harbaugh’s staff…
Continue Reading Sheldon Kennedy talks safety, inclusion at NHL GMs meeting
MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — Sheldon Kennedy addressed NHL general managers on the opening day of their first in-person meeting in two years. He and…
Continue Reading Cubs’ Wisdom, Schwindel looking to build on 2021 season
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel were two pleasant surprises for the Chicago Cubs during a…
Continue Reading Kershaw pitches 4 scoreless innings for Dodgers vs. D-backs
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have so many stars this season that Clayton Kershaw is just one…
Continue Reading USA Gymnastics restructures leadership in women’s program
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics is overhauling its leadership structure in its women’s elite program. Instead of having one person serve as…
Continue Reading Vikings add ex-Dolphin Jesse Davis in search for interior OL
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed three free agents including former Miami offensive lineman Jesse Davis in their attempt to…
Continue Reading Sources: Governor to propose $500M for new Titans stadium
By JONATHAN MATTISE and TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sources tell The Associated Press that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee…
Continue Reading Steelers CB Witherspoon cashes in on breakout season
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon’s patience paid off with a new contract.…
Continue Reading Pirates 3B Hayes eyes smoother 2022 after rocky rookie year
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes is hoping for smoother sailing in 2022. Hayes was limited to just 96…
Continue Reading Top players showcase skills with McDonald’s Games back on
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The McDonald’s All-American Games are back on after a two-year hiatus, with the top boys and…
Continue Reading South Carolina’s SEC all-freshman G Carter to transfer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina freshman guard Devin Carter is the latest men’s basketball player to enter the transfer portal since…
Continue Reading Legette-Jack gets her dream basketball job at Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Felisha Legette-Jack has been introduced the women’s basketball coach at Syracuse. Legette-Jack previously spent a…
Continue Reading After NCAA run, Saint Peter’s will always have the memories
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Saint Peter’s unexpected run in the NCAA Tournament ended with a bus ride back to New…
Continue Reading Rebuilding Orioles get glimpse at the future
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The rebuilding Baltimore Orioles got a glimpse at their future over the final three…
Continue Reading Buzzer-beaters, NBA stars highlight best of Duke-UNC rivalry
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer The Duke-North Carolina rivalry has been filled with future NBA stars and intense finishes through nearly 100…
Continue Reading McDaniels: Raiders looking for ‘sweet spot’ in Carr deal
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Coach Josh McDaniels says the Las Vegas Raiders are trying to build around quarterback Derek Carr and are…
Continue Reading Flyers sign US Olympian Noah Cates among moves around NHL
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Philadelphia Flyers have signed prospect Noah Cates and are expected to insert him into their lineup right…
Continue Reading Bills to retain OL Ryan Bates by matching Bears’ offer sheet
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane says the team will retain Ryan Bates by matching the four-year qualifying offer…
Continue Reading Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals, says she’s more grateful
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Making the quarterfinals at a tournament used to be no big deal for Naomi Osaka. It was…
Continue Reading New coach Marcus Freeman liking his first Irish spring
By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame and first-year coach Marcus Freeman are getting know each other. Offensive…
Continue Reading Badgers’ Mellusi hopeful he can be ready for start of season
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi says he has reached out to former Clemson teammate and…
Continue Reading Phils’ Girardi says April pitching to be battle of attrition
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi feels pitching around the majors during the…
Continue Reading Ryan and Reich could be a winning match in Indianapolis
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — For a few weeks, the Indianapolis Colts had a huge void at quarterback. Then the…
Continue Reading Well-traveled Eric Thames hoping to win spot on Athletics
By THERESA SMITH Associated Press MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Eric Thames who has played baseball in Canada, Venezuela, Japan, South Korea, six MLB…
Continue Reading Inside the Qatar control room watching over the World Cup
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The command center in Qatar for the upcoming World Cup is all quiet and calm. By November,…
Continue Reading Padres’ Clevinger set to pitch after 2nd Tommy John surgery
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego right-hander Mike Clevinger is on track to rejoin the Padres’ starting…
Continue Reading Gophers’ Steveson wins Hodge again as top college wrestler
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion Gable Steveson of Minnesota has been named repeat winner of the Dan Hodge…
Continue Reading Cavs forward Wade done for season following knee surgery
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery. It’s…
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