Spain’s place in 2023 Rugby World Cup in doubt
DUBLIN (AP) — Spain’s place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France is in doubt while it is being investigated for fielding an ineligible player.…
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Cardinals sign OL Will Hernandez to 1-year deal
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Offensive lineman Will Hernandez has agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The 6-foot-3, 332-pound…
Continue Reading Celtics C Robert Williams III out with torn meniscus
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III has torn cartilage in his left knee that will require surgery. The team made the…
Continue Reading Boris Becker speaks of money troubles at London trial
LONDON (AP) — Tennis great Boris Becker has told a jury about his struggles with money including payments for an “expensive divorce” and debts…
Continue Reading Under-the-radar 1 seed? Jayhawks flying high to Final Four
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Kansas has only trailed for about 24 minutes through its first four games in the NCAA Tournament, and in both…
Continue Reading Tennessee showing no weaknesses while building 23-1 start
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Tennessee has mostly gone unchallenged while winning 23 of its first 24 games. The Vols have won 15 straight and are…
Continue Reading NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements…
Continue Reading A club champion, Pulisic yearns for World Cup stage
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Christian Pulisic struggled in January, was played out of position by Chelsea and even was…
Continue Reading Chiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to be quiet during free agency, with so many of their…
Continue Reading Eriksen to captain Denmark on return to Parken Stadium
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Christian Eriksen will captain Denmark in a friendly match against Serbia on Tuesday when he plays at Parken Stadium for…
Continue Reading Mancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Roberto Mancini says he will stay on as Italy coach despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup again. Italy…
Continue Reading Bills’ new stadium deal carries $850M taxpayer tab, gov says
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — State and county taxpayers will be asked to commit a record $850 million in public funds…
Continue Reading Lewandowski, Ibrahimovic fighting to reach World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer They are superstar strikers fighting to secure what could be their last chance to play on soccer’s biggest stage.…
Continue Reading Ronaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy’s
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo needs to avoid an upset like the one that ended Italy’s hopes of making it to the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi signs new contract fresh off ACC title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and football coach Pat Narduzzi have agreed on a new contract that will keep Narduzzi with the Panthers through at…
Continue Reading Longtime Jaguars center Linder, a 5-time captain, retires
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Longtime Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder has announced his retirement after eight injury-filled…
Continue Reading Canadian gymnasts ask for investigation into ‘toxic’ culture
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer A group of Canadian gymnasts is asking Sport Canada to launch an independent investigation into what they describe as…
Continue Reading Austria coach stepping down after failing to reach World Cup
VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Austria coach Franco Foda says he will leave his position after the friendly match against Scotland on Tuesday after failing…
Continue Reading Miami casino works to save beloved jai alai from extinction
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A group of committed enthusiasts in Miami is doing all it can to save jai alai, the world’s…
Continue Reading Full circle: Villanova leaders got Final Four taste in 2018
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jermaine Samuels and Collin Gillespie have gone full circle with Villanova into another NCAA…
Continue Reading No regrets, no what ifs for Kyrie Irving after home debut
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving is not about to look back now. Not at a loss in his first home game. Nor at how…
Continue Reading Trackhouse succeeded in build of new-look winning race team
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ross Chastain was testing in Delaware when he received an ominous text from a friend…
Continue Reading Final Four has a blue tint with power programs
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final chapter will have a distinctly blue tint. Two weeks of upsets and…
Continue Reading Welcome back: Pujols returns to Cardinals for a final season
By CHUCK KING Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Albert Pujols has returned to the St. Louis Cardinals, finding a home in the place where he…
Continue Reading Was it worth it? F1 race in Saudi Arabia raises questions
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Discussions among Formula One teams and drivers switched from human rights to…
Continue Reading Defending champion Stanford tops Texas 59-50 in Elite 8
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Lexie Hull scored 20 points in front of her hometown crowd, Haley Jones added 18 points and…
Continue Reading Boston, Gamecocks carry relentless push into Final Four
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston and South Carolina are headed back to the Final Four. The Associated…
Continue Reading Tavares powers Maple Leafs past Panthers 5-2
TORONTO (AP) — John Tavares scored two power-play goals in the second period, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the Florida…
Continue Reading Scheifele scores in final seconds of OT, Jets beat Coyotes
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored his second goal of the game with 9.7 seconds left in overtime, giving the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1…
Continue Reading Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving’s home debut
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled…
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