Bears make sweeping changes, fire GM Pace, coach Nagy
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have fired general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy, hoping new…
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Umtiti takes salary cut, allows Barcelona to register Torres
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says it will register new signing Ferran Torres after defender Samuel Umtiti agreed to take a salary cut. Torres…
Continue Reading NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola to retire at end of 2022 season
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season…
Continue Reading Miami Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores after 3 seasons
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Back-to-back winning seasons were not enough for Brian Flores to keep his job as coach…
Continue Reading Vikings seek new leadership, fire GM Spielman, coach Zimmer
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer.…
Continue Reading Aspiring Olympian sweeps 4 Disney races in “Dopey Challenge”
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A 33-year-old aspiring Olympian has set a Walt Disney World marathon weekend record, sweeping all four races in…
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Judge says Djokovic can stay in Australia but saga not over
By ROD McGUIRK and MARK D. BAKER Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has returned to the tennis court for training, having…
Continue Reading Andrew Jennings, investigative sports reporter, dies at 78
LONDON (AP) — Groundbreaking investigative journalist Andrew Jennings has died. He was 78. Jennings exposed the darker corners of the Olympic…
Continue Reading Juventus winger Federico Chiesa damages ACL, needs surgery
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus winger Federico Chiesa will undergo surgery after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. It…
Continue Reading 8 men lose court case against Man City over abuse claims
LONDON (AP) — Eight men have lost a court case against Manchester City after claiming that abuse they suffered from a former youth soccer coach…
Continue Reading MATCHDAY: Bologna playing in Serie A despite barely training
By The Associated Press Mid-table Bologna has had virtually no training ahead of a Serie A game at relegation-threatened Cagliari after being placed…
Continue Reading François Carrard, legal doyen of Olympic sports, dies at 83
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Tthe International Olympic Committee says its former longtime director general François Carrard has died. He was 83.…
Continue Reading Smith posts record low number and beats big name at Kapalua
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Cameron Smith has a place in the PGA Tour record book for finishing 34-under par.…
Continue Reading Herbert’s heroics not enough as Chargers fall, miss playoffs
By DANNY WEBSTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Staley is disappointed he won’t get to see, in his mind, one of the best players in…
Continue Reading Coach Chameleon: Saban’s greatness lies in his adaptability
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Saban strolled off the plane in frigid Indianapolis with a look that got his players’…
Continue Reading Beacom becomes 1st female pitcher for an Australian pro team
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Genevieve Beacom has made history as the first female pitcher for an Australian professional baseball team. The…
Continue Reading Carlson’s FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders…
Continue Reading Morant’s dazzling block lifts Grizzlies to 9th straight win
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with their ninth straight win, getting 16…
Continue Reading Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. declares for NFL draft
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. is giving up his final season of college to enter the NFL draft. Booth announced his…
Continue Reading Trevor Zegras leads Ducks past Red Wings 4-3 in SO
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout. Rookie Trevor Zegras had a goal and an assist before scoring…
Continue Reading Anfernee Simons scores 31, Portland beats Sacramento 103-88
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the…
Continue Reading Klay Thompson has 17 points in return, Warriors beat Cavs
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 17 points in his return from two devastating injuries that sidelined…
Continue Reading Barty pulls out Sydney event, heads straight to Melbourne
By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer Ash Barty won both the singles and doubles titles at the Adelaide International. Now the world No. 1 has decided she…
Continue Reading China’s Tianjin on partial lockdown after omicron found
BEIJING (AP) — A major Chinese city near Beijing has placed its 14 million residents on partial lockdown after 40 children and adults tested…
Continue Reading NFC West title brings no solace to Rams after loss to 49ers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey wasn’t in any mood to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams’ first NFC West…
Continue Reading Formers Canadiens GM Bergevin joins Kings as senior advisor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin joined the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday as a senior advisor. Bergevin was…
Continue Reading NFL Today, Week 18
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Continue Reading No. 23 Wisconsin edges Maryland after wasting 21-point lead
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tyler Wahl scored a career-high 21 points, Johnny Davis added 19, and No. 23 Wisconsin…
Continue Reading Doncic has triple-double, Mavericks beat Bulls 113-99
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season as the Dallas Mavericks beat Chicago…
Continue Reading Rhule’s status among many decisions Panthers must make
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla (AP) — Carolina coach Matt Rhule and team owner David Tepper met before the Panthers’ dismal…
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