Buffalo’s high-scoring Dyaisha Fair transfers to Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — High-scoring Buffalo guard Dyaisha Fair has transferred to Syracuse. The Rochester, New York native averaged 23.1 points over…
Continue ReadingSports
Cyclones’ Otzelberger promotes Schmidt to assistant coach
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has promoted Nate Schmidt from recruiting and player development…
Continue Reading Russian seeks to keep senior role at skating federation
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A Russian official is among the candidates for the International Skating Union’s elections in…
Continue Reading High-scoring Gaudreau powering Calgary Flames into playoffs
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Johnny Gaudreau is playing at a different level this year with the Calgary Flames. Gaudreau has a career-best 39 goals…
Continue Reading Florida fires women’s soccer coach Tony Amato after 1 season
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has fired women’s soccer coach Tony Amato and changed direction less than a year…
Continue Reading Top of NFL draft could lack skill position players
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer This year’s NFL draft has the chance to be unlike any other in recent years with a possible long wait before…
Continue Reading Brazil to face Japan in Tokyo in pre-World Cup friendly
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil will play a friendly against Japan as part of its preparations for the World Cup in Qatar. The Brazilian soccer…
Continue Reading Hearing officer recommends 2-year NYRA ban for Bob Baffert
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice has recommended a two-year suspension for trainer Bob Baffert for…
Continue Reading Dalila Eshe named the women’s basketball coach at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Dalila Eshe, who helped lead the Princeton women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach, has been…
Continue Reading AP source: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extension
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially have ruled out taking a left tackle with the top…
Continue Reading Bulls rule out LaVine, Caruso for Game 5 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Bulls won’t have guards Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso available when they try to keep their season alive in Game 5 of…
Continue Reading Venezia fires coach Zanetti in late bid to avoid relegation
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Last-place Venezia has fired coach Paolo Zanetti less than a year after he helped the club earn what might be a short-lived…
Continue Reading ESPN, Athletes Unlimited agree to softball, lacrosse deal
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Athletes Unlimited and ESPN have reached a new rights agreement for women’s pro softball and lacrosse. At least…
Continue Reading
Ja Morant masterclass puts Memphis Grizzlies 3-2 up against Minnesota Timberwolves
By Issy Ronald, CNN Ja Morant exploded into life during the fourth quarter — including an acrobatic game-winning lay-up with one second…
Continue Reading
Lauren Bernett: Member of JMU’s improbable run at the 2021 Women’s College World Series dead at 20
By David Close, CNN James Madison University has announced the death of softball athlete Lauren Bernett — one of the key players of the 2021…
Continue Reading
NFL Draft: Everything you need to know
By Kerry Flynn, CNN Over the past three years, the NFL Draft has attracted an average viewership of between six and eight million people throughout…
Continue Reading Top-ranked Swiatek withdraws from Madrid Open with sore arm
MADRID (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of a sore arm. Swiatek has won four straight titles and was going…
Continue Reading Real Madrid happy to be alive ahead of 2nd leg vs. Man City
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is holding on to the positives after coming close to being routed by Manchester City but…
Continue Reading Driver dies in Australian rally, 4th fatality in 2 years
HOBART, Australia (AP) — A 59-year-old driver has been killed in a crash at the Targa Tasmania rally in Australia, a year after three competitors…
Continue Reading London officers face misconduct review over stop of athletes
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — London’s Metropolitan Police force says five officers will face a gross misconduct hearing over the…
Continue Reading
Kamila Valieva: Figure skater could not have achieved ‘perfection’ while doping, says Vladimir Putin
By Mitchell McCluskey and Issy Ronald, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended teenager figure skater Kamila Valieva, arguing it would be…
Continue Reading Kamila Valieva: Figure skater could not have achieved ‘perfection’ while doping, says Vladimir Putin
By Mitchell McCluskey and Issy Ronald, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended teenager figure skater Kamila Valieva, arguing it would be…
Continue Reading
Shakhtar Donetsk: Football club has lost its home again. Now it tours Europe raising money for war victims in Ukraine
By Don Riddell and Matias Grez, CNN When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on the morning of February 24, Darijo Srna was awoken at 6 a.m. by the…
Continue Reading
Novak Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title as organizers allow unvaccinated players to compete
By Matias Grez, CNN Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his Wimbledon title this summer after tournament organizers said that players who are…
Continue Reading
Manchester City and Real Madrid play out Champions League classic
By Aimee Lewis, CNN It was a match which will be remembered as a Champions League classic. There were seven goals, one an outrageous penalty, plenty…
Continue Reading
Attorneys general for Virginia and Washington, DC, launch separate investigations into Washington Commanders’ financial dealings
By Melissa Alonso and Abby Bustin, CNN Attorneys general in Virginia and Washington, DC, have launched investigations into financial misconduct…
Continue Reading Ukraine soccer league declares season over after invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian soccer season has officially been called off because of the Russian invasion. The league says after a video…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: López sharp for Marlins, Braves OF Rosario out
By The Associated Press Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López will carry a majors-leading 0.52 ERA into his start at Washington. Nationals righty…
Continue Reading Shakhtar Donetsk: Football club has lost its home again. Now it tours Europe raising money for war victims in Ukraine
By Don Riddell and Matias Grez, CNN When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on the morning of February 24, Darijo Srna was awoken at 6 a.m. by the…
Continue Reading Comeback Grizzlies rally again from big deficit for 3-2 lead
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies keep proving that no deficit is too deep to claw their way back to…
Continue Reading Oladipo helps deliver clincher for Heat, who move to Round 2
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — It was about a year ago. Victor Oladipo was sitting alone in a dark room. The realization that he…
Continue Reading Muma hasn’t let diabetes keep him from pursuing NFL dream
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer Former University of Wyoming star linebacker Chad Muma was 13 years old when he was diagnosed as diabetic.…
Continue Reading Canucks beat Kraken, will miss playoffs 2nd straight year
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists to set a franchise record for points by a Vancouver defenseman, and the…
Continue Reading 2032 Olympic organizers hold first board meeting in Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Brisbane 2032 organizing committee has held its first board meeting more than 10 years before the Australian east…
Continue Reading Ducks break out to early lead, beat Sharks 5-2
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Max Comtois and Sonny Milano scored less than a minute apart in the second period and the…
Continue Reading Peralta’s HR, 5 double plays send Diamondbacks past Dodgers
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — David Peralta hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and started one of Arizona’s five…
Continue Reading Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 lead
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges was playing his 47th minute of basketball on Tuesday night when he leaped into the…
Continue Reading Rodón’s pitching, Flores’ hitting lift Giants past A’s 8-2
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Rodón had nine strikeouts in six sharp innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the…
Continue Reading Avs beat Blues 5-3, match team record for points in season
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored one of Colorado’s three goals in the second period and the Avalanche held…
Continue Reading Trout homers, Sandoval spins gem as Angels top Guardians 4-1
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A locked-in Mike Trout and effective starting pitching is a difficult duo for any opponent to…
Continue Reading
Houston Dash suspends head coach James Clarkson amid league-wide investigation into claims of misconduct
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Kevin Dotson, CNN Women’s professional soccer team Houston Dash suspended its head coach and general manager James…
Continue Reading Last-place Coyotes snap Wild’s streak with 5-3 win
By TYLER MASON Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Travis Boyd scored the go-ahead goal, which stood after a long review, and the last-place…
Continue Reading Stars beat Vegas in 7-round shootout; Knights still alive
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Miro Heiskanen made the only shot in a seven-round shootout after Jason Robertson scored twice to…
Continue Reading Tucker homers, Odorizzi pitches Astros past Rangers 5-1
By LARY BUMP Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Odorizzi allowed one hit over six innings to end a long winless drought, and a…
Continue Reading Bassitt throws 6 shutout innings, Mets blank Cards 3-0
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0…
Continue Reading Adames 2 homers, career-best 7 RBIs as Brewers beat Pirates
By ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willy Adames homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers…
Continue Reading Tigers throw it away: Wild toss in 9th gives Twins crazy win
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Detroit catcher Eric Haase made a throwing error on a botched rundown, capping a chaotic play…
Continue Reading Predators make the playoffs despite 5-4 OT loss to Flames
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk forced overtime by scoring with a second left in the third and Elias…
Continue Reading Springer hits tying HR, Jays rally to beat Red Sox 6-5 in 10
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit a two-run homer to force extra innings, Raimel Taipa hit a game-ending…
Continue Reading Jake DeBrusk notches winner, Bruins beat Panthers 4-2
By MARK ALTMAN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk snapped a 2-2 tie in the second period, Linus Ullmark made 19 saves and the Boston…
Continue Reading