Lakers’ Davis returns from knee injury in win over Nets
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Davis’ knee felt good. Once he gets his conditioning back, perhaps the Los Angeles…
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NFL divisional round averages record 38.2 million viewers
NEW YORK (AP) — The four NFL divisional round playoff games had the highest average viewers on record with 38.2 million tuning in on television and…
Continue Reading Cold play: Hats, gloves, long pants for US WCup qualifier
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Long pants, gloves and some hats were in use as the U.S. prepared for Thursday night’s…
Continue Reading White Sox announce deal with Cuban OF Oscar Colás
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have added another name to their rich Cuban history, agreeing to a contract…
Continue Reading Rodgers says once he retires, he won’t make any comeback
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he can’t envision a scenario in which he comes out of retirement once he…
Continue Reading NFL to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super Bowl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super…
Continue Reading All 8 USFL teams to play in Birmingham for first season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The newly re-formed USFL will play every game in Birmingham, Alabama during its inaugural season. The eight-team…
Continue Reading McPherson’s ‘called shot’ energizes playoff run for Bengals
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson is getting plenty of attention since his “called shot” field…
Continue Reading Kobayashi seeks 3rd Rolex before WEC leadership role begins
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kamui Kobayashi is seeking a third victory this weekend in the Rolex 24 at Daytona…
Continue Reading MLB drops arbitration cuts after union holds on free agents
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Major League Baseball withdrew its plan for more limited salary arbitration a day after the union withdrew its…
Continue Reading Cubs announce new title for Dorey in front-office shakeup
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have announced that Matt Dorey is taking on the role of vice president of player personnel. Dorey’s new title is…
Continue Reading ‘Old Man’ Love relishing reserve role with rising Cavaliers
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s old man, Kevin Love, is relishing his new role with the surprising Cavaliers.…
Continue Reading Saints’ Sean Payton steps down as coach after 16 years
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, whose 16-year tenure with the club included its only…
Continue Reading 2014 US Open finalist Kei Nishikori to have left hip surgery
By The Associated Press 2014 U.S. Open runner-up Kei Nishikori will have arthroscopic surgery on his left hip and be sidelined for about six months.…
Continue Reading Watford hires Hodgson, 74, in bid to avoid EPL relegation
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Roy Hodgson is back in the Premier League at the age of 74. The former England coach has been hired by Watford and…
Continue Reading Oklahoma State athletes Ferrari, Rodriguez injured in crash
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State wrestler A.J. Ferrari and runner Isai Rodriguez were in fair condition after their car overturned following…
Continue Reading NC State AD Boo Corrigan to lead CFP selection committee
IRVING, Texas (AP) — North Carolina State athletic director Boo Corrigan will serve as the College Football Playoff selection committee chairman…
Continue Reading Musher out of Iditarod after crash killed 1 dog, injured 3
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A rookie New Hampshire musher has decided against running in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race after her team of…
Continue Reading Germany’s Strasser wins last slalom before Beijing Olympics
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Six World Cup races. Six different winners. It’s anyone’s guess who will win the men’s slalom at the upcoming…
Continue Reading Senegal and Morocco advance, concussion concern for Mané
BAFOUSSAM, Cameroon (AP) — Sadio Mané got up from a horrible clash of heads that appeared to leave him with a concussion to score a goal that…
Continue Reading Annika Sorenstam contemplating a return to US Women’s Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Annika Sorenstam might not be done with the LPGA Tour majors. She returned last season after 13 years in retirement…
Continue Reading US forward Dike to miss 8 weeks with West Brom after injury
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — American forward Daryl Dike is set to be out for eight weeks because of a hamstring injury sustained on his full…
Continue Reading Sharks D Erik Karlsson out until at least March
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is expected to miss at least two months with an injury to his left forearm. The…
Continue Reading Steffen’s bad back keeps him from traveling to qualifier
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zack Steffen did not travel to Ohio because of a recurrence of back tightness, leaving Matt Turner as the likely starter in…
Continue Reading Staal, Power and Levi headline Canada’s Olympic roster
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Longtime NHL forward Eric Staal, 2021 top draft pick Owen Power and Northeastern goaltender Devon Levi are among…
Continue Reading Rugby unites in support of boy told he was too ‘big’ to play
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer It started as a father’s message of support for his son who’d been abused online for being too “big” to…
Continue Reading Chen vs Hanyu the latest in Olympic figure skating rivalries
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer In the pantheon of figure skating rivalries, Nancy and Tonya soars like a triple lutz above the rest. Two athletes…
Continue Reading Back to the future: Christian Eriksen is training with Ajax
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ajax says Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen is training with its reserves to regain fitness while he seeks a new club. The…
Continue Reading Death toll in Cameroon stadium crush at 8 as security blamed
By EDWIN KINDZEKA MOKI and ISIFU WIRFENGLA Associated Press YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — The death toll has risen to eight following a crush outside a…
Continue Reading PGA Tour heads to Torrey Pines, Europe stays in Middle East
By The Associated Press Jon Rahm leads six of the top 10 players in the world at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Also playing at Torrey…
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