Amid ‘scary dream’, Ukraine’s basketball team plays in Spain
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Ukraine’s national basketball team had to play a World Cup qualifier in Spain after waking up to…
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SEC women’s basketball tournament returning to Greenville
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is bringing its women’s basketball tournament back to South Carolina. The league announced…
Continue Reading Macario poised for breakout in second year with US
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Catarina Macario is looking to make more of an impact in her second year with the U.S. national soccer team and…
Continue Reading Doncic’s scoring flurry sets Mavs on course toward playoffs
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic is on a scoring surge unlike any in the Dallas superstar’s four seasons. His…
Continue Reading Despite 2 straight losses, Rutgers ready for NCAA run
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coach Steve Pikiell and Rutgers are just about to finish one of the toughest stretches in…
Continue Reading Hurricanes’ DeAngelo has midsection injury, could miss month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said defenseman Tony DeAngelo could miss a month due to an injury. Brind’Amour…
Continue Reading Arsenal rallies late for 2-1 victory over Wolves in EPL
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal kept its Premier League top-four push moving in the right direction as a last-gasp winner secured a 2-1 come-from-behind…
Continue Reading Marchand knows there’s little leeway after latest suspension
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Boston’s Brad Marchand says he will need to watch his behavior on the ice after his second…
Continue Reading Barca advances in Europa League, Rangers knock out Dortmund
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Barcelona found its scoring touch again to reach the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win over Napoli on…
Continue Reading Zverev fined $40K, loses prize money, points for outburst
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Alexander Zverev has been fined $40,000 by the ATP and will forfeit more than $30,000 in prize…
Continue Reading Penske wants Indy 500 win to follow Daytona 500 victory
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Roger Penske picked up a third Daytona 500 win last weekend on his 85th birthday.…
Continue Reading Falcons hire former Bears GM Ryan Pace as scouting executive
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has been hired as a senior personnel executive on the Atlanta…
Continue Reading Surprise: Kurt Kitayama shoots 64 to lead Honda Classic
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kurt Kitayama came into the Honda Classic with 25 previous appearances on the PGA…
Continue Reading COVID-19 toll more than physical for hard-hit hoops teams
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer College basketball teams hard-hit by COVID-19 pauses this season are finding that the virus takes an emotional toll as…
Continue Reading FIFA suspends Zimbabwe, Kenya over government interference
By ENOCK MUCHINJO Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — FIFA has suspended Zimbabwe and Kenya from international competitions for government…
Continue Reading Collins eager for restart at Georgia Tech after 3-win finish
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins can’t be blamed for wanting a quick restart for his Georgia Tech program. Following…
Continue Reading Marshall granted restraining order in C-USA arbitration bid
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A judge has granted Marshall a temporary restraining order against Conference USA after the…
Continue Reading NC State reaches new contract for Doeren through 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has reached a new contract agreement with football coach Dave Doeren that runs through 2026 and pays $5…
Continue Reading MLB 4 days from deadline to cancel games and shorten season
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Another negotiating session produced only minor movement and no proposals on big-money…
Continue Reading Pekka Rinne’s No. 35 raised to rafters, 1st retired by Preds
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pekka Rinne can’t wait to bring his young son back to Nashville in a few years and…
Continue Reading Bills LB coach Bob Babich retires, replaced by son Bobby
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y> (AP) — Buffalo Bills linebackers coach Bob Babich has retired and is being replaced by his son, Bobby. The Bills announced…
Continue Reading Djokovic to be replaced at No 1 by Medvedev after Dubai loss
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6…
Continue Reading Pacers’ revised roster faces different challenge after break
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Rick Carlisle took the Indiana Pacers job, he inherited an experienced roster with…
Continue Reading Brazilian soccer players trapped in Ukraine appeal for help
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Brazilian soccer players from Ukraine’s two biggest clubs have issued an appeal to the Brazilian government. They say they…
Continue Reading F1 champ Verstappen defends ex-race director Masi
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Formula One champion Max Verstappen has defended Michael Masi. Verstappen says F1′s much criticized former…
Continue Reading Nick Kyrgios writes about ‘suicidal thoughts,’ depression
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Tennis pro Nick Kyrgios says he had “suicidal thoughts” and dealt with depression and abuse of drugs and…
Continue Reading Elanga oozing confidence as breakthrough star at Man United
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Anthony Elanga’s rise to prominence at Manchester United this season has been so sharp and stark that he is…
Continue Reading Creighton freshman Nembhard out for season with wrist injury
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton freshman Ryan Nembhard will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right wrist. Nembhard was hurt when he…
Continue Reading NYC Marathon returning to 50,000 runner field in November
By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon will return to full capacity with 50,000 runners this year after the…
Continue Reading German soccer club removes Russian firm Gazprom from jerseys
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — The logo of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom is being removed from the jerseys of German soccer team Schalke…
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