Jets rookie WR Moore has quad injury, uncertain for Saints
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore is dealing with a quadriceps…
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Smith has 9th double-double in row for No. 5 Baylor women
WACO, Texas (AP) — NaLyssa Smith had her ninth double-double in a row, Ja’Mee Asberry scored a season-high 20 points and fifth-ranked Baylor…
Continue Reading Burrow says injured pinky won’t sideline him against 49ers
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says his injured pinky finger on his throwing hand…
Continue Reading Hawks lose veteran wing Solomon Hill for remainder of season
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, adding to the team’s…
Continue Reading Fields set to return to Bears’ lineup after missing 2 games
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields is set to return to the Chicago Bears’ lineup. Coach Matt Nagy said…
Continue Reading Federal judge to decide if transgender athlete case is moot
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho woman says her lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on transgender athletes should…
Continue Reading No. 21 Georgia women ease past UNF behind Staiti, Morrison
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jenna Staiti had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Que Morrison added 16 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 21 Georgia eased by North…
Continue Reading Michael Dowse leaving as CEO of US Tennis Association
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Dowse is resigning as CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association after about two years in the position. During his…
Continue Reading Late Indians outfielder/commentator Graney wins Frick Award
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Cleveland Indians outfielder and commentator Jack Graney has won the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for excellence…
Continue Reading Vegas judge mulls evidence question in Ruggs fatal DUI case
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge is due to issue a ruling Thursday on whether to limit medical information that…
Continue Reading Fresno State hires Jeff Tedford for 2nd stint as coach
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State is bringing back Jeff Tedford for a second stint as coach after Kalen DeBoer left to take over at Washington.…
Continue Reading Canada joins US and allies in Beijing Olympics boycott
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada is joining the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia in a diplomatic boycott of the…
Continue Reading Cards’ Conner, Vikings’ Jefferson among best bets to score
By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch The fantasy playoffs are approaching, so scoring is paramount this and every ensuing week. These are my best bets to…
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Continue Reading Washington puts pass rusher Sweat on COVID-19 reserve list
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington has put pass rusher Montez Sweat on the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list. Sweat…
Continue Reading Woods to make return from car crash at PNC Championship
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods is returning to some form of competition. He says he will be playing next weekend in Orlando, Florida, at…
Continue Reading Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards. Quarterback…
Continue Reading Former Olympic skiing champ Jansrud injured, to miss Beijing
OSLO (AP) — Former Olympic alpine skiing champion Kjetil Jansrud will not race at the Beijing Games in February after being ruled out for up to…
Continue Reading High wind delays Michael Strahan’s space trip with 5 others
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — TV celebrity and former football great Michael Strahan is going to have to wait…
Continue Reading Whipple joins Huskers as coordinator day after leaving Pitt
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mark Whipple is Nebraska’s new offensive coordinator. His hiring was announced a day after he resigned from the same…
Continue Reading Blackhawks F Khaira released from hospital after Trouba hit
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira has been released from a hospital after he was leveled by…
Continue Reading Mark Giordano rejoins Kraken after stint in COVID protocol
SEATTLE (AP) — Mark Giordano has rejoined the Seattle Kraken following 10 days in a Florida hotel following a positive COVID-19 test. Giordano…
Continue Reading Danish golfer Olesen cleared of sexual assault on a flight
LONDON (AP) — Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman on a flight to Britain from a World Golf Championships…
Continue Reading Cheryl Reeve named USA Basketball women’s team coach
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Minnesota Lynx coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve will be the next USA Basketball women’s coach. Reeve…
Continue Reading Luge champion Geisenberger says she may skip Beijing Games
ALTENBERG, Germany (AP) — Two-time defending women’s Olympic luge champion Natalie Geisenberger of Germany is considering skipping the Beijing…
Continue Reading US Olympic board member pushes quiet diplomacy in Peng case
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — A member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s board of directors is among those echoing…
Continue Reading Pelé in hospital due to colon tumor, to be released in days
By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé has been hospitalized again in Sao Paulo to continue his colon tumor treatment.…
Continue Reading Former NFL player Glenn Foster dies after arrest in Alabama
REFORM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities are investigating after former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. died in custody following a high-speed chase…
Continue Reading Tottenham says Rennes game off after COVID outbreak in squad
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says eight players and five members of staff have tested positive for the coronavirus. It prompted an…
Continue Reading UK joins US, Australia in Beijing Winter Olympics boycott
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says no U.K. government minister will attend the Beijing Winter…
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