NCAA, New Orleans gearing up for a more normal Final Four
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Expect the NCAA Men’s Final Four to have a more familiar look and feel to it this spring. And…
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Djokovic wins his first match of 2022 in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Novak Djokovic has won his first match of the year after beating Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-3 to open the Dubai…
Continue Reading Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins power past Avalanche, 5-1
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist and the Boston Bruins rolled past the Western…
Continue Reading When the All-Star break ends, the NBA’s stretch run begins
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — When the All-Star break ends, the stretch run begins. There isn’t much time left in the…
Continue Reading Texans complete coaching staff under new coach Lovie Smith
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans on Monday announced their full coaching staff under new coach Lovie Smith. New additions to the staff include…
Continue Reading Osimhen scores late for Napoli in 1-1 draw at Cagliari
ROME (AP) — Substitute Victor Osimhen has headed in a late equalizer and Napoli drawn at Cagliari 1-1 to move within two points of the Serie A…
Continue Reading Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby victory
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Medina Spirit has been stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun has been declared the…
Continue Reading Smashing debut: NC St freshman hits 5 HRs in opening series
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer North Carolina State freshman Tommy White turned in the top offensive performance of college baseball’s opening…
Continue Reading Outgoing GM Colbert: Steelers will add QB depth in offseason
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Outgoing Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert says the team will look to add to its quarterback depth during the…
Continue Reading MLB makes slight moves as threat to openers intensifies
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Baseball negotiations have resumed with new intensity in an effort to salvage opening day.…
Continue Reading South Carolina tops women’s AP Top 25; Mulkey, LSU in top 10
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer LSU has moved into the top 10 of The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time in 13…
Continue Reading Hull no longer connected to Blackhawks as team ambassador
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull is no longer serving as a team ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks. Hull played for Chicago for 15…
Continue Reading NFL and XFL collaborating on player safety and health data
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is collaborating with the XFL for player safety and health data. The XFL, which plans to relaunch in 2023, will be working…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh deputy AD Christian Spears named AD at Marshall
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Pittsburgh deputy athletic director and chief operating officer Christian Spears has been hired as athletic director at…
Continue Reading Gio Reyna’s injury not as bad as feared, likely out 2 weeks
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund says Gio Reyna’s latest injury is not as bad as initially thought and the American forward could…
Continue Reading Gonzaga unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona up to 2
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Gonzaga is the unanimous No. 1 in the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll. The Zags aren’t likely…
Continue Reading Neymar hopes to play for US club in future
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar says he hopes to play in the United States for one…
Continue Reading Ajax settles with family of stricken midfielder Nouri
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ajax Amsterdam has reached a financial settlement with the family of talented midfielder Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered severe and…
Continue Reading Lukaku back in spotlight as struggles continue at Chelsea
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Romelu Lukaku’s struggles at Chelsea this season can be put down to a whole host of potential factors. They…
Continue Reading Leeds wants temporary concussion subs after Koch incident
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds has backed calls for the introduction of temporary concussion substitutions after one of its players played on…
Continue Reading Greece to close supporters’ clubs after soccer-linked murder
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Soccer supporters’ clubs will be suspended in Greece for five months as part of a crackdown triggered by the murder of a…
Continue Reading Analysis: A rough Sunday for Norman as rival tour rejected
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Greg Norman has had his share of rough Sundays in major championships. He had another one…
Continue Reading GLIMPSES: For Beijing airport workers, weariness at the end
By The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — At the Beijing Capital International Airport, the body language tells the story. It’s the story of weeks…
Continue Reading Aaronson scores in consecutive league games for RB Salzburg
By The Associated Press American midfielder Brenden Aaronson scored in consecutive Austrian Bundesliga matches for the first time, getting a goal in…
Continue Reading Analysis: China’s bubble Olympics kept reality at a distance
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — They did it — that much seems obvious. But what, exactly, was the “it” that they did? China…
Continue Reading Fiala has 2 goals, assist as Wild beat Oilers 7-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kevin Fiala had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-3. Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello…
Continue Reading Curry sets 3s record, LeBron the winner in NBA All-Star Game
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Curry delivered the greatest long-distance shooting performance in All-Star Game…
Continue Reading Eichel’s 1st Vegas goal leads Knights past Sharks 4-1
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Eichel scored his first goal since joining Vegas and the Golden Knights beat the San…
Continue Reading Mississippi St. tops Missouri 58-56, now tied for 5th in SEC
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Iverson Molinar scored 16 points, Shakeel Moore made a layup with 10. 5 seconds left and Mississippi State beat Missouri…
Continue Reading NBA honors past, present with 75th tribute at All-Star Game
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA celebrated its diamond anniversary with a sparkling tribute to honor 75 years on the…
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