Wojcik scores 18 points, leads Brown past Bryant 72-60
By The Associated Press SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Led by Paxson Wojcik’s 18 points, the Brown Bears defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 72-60 on Friday…
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If NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson’s return would be on hold
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer If the NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson wouldn’t be playing this week or anytime this year. The league wanted…
Continue Reading North Carolina women beat defending champ FSU in College Cup
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Tori Hansen and Julia Dorsey scored seven minutes apart in the second half and North Carolina held off No. 1 overall seed Florida…
Continue Reading Texas Rangers sign ace Jacob deGrom to $185M, 5-year deal
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Free-agent ace Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a $185 million,…
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Lionel Messi and Argentina face Australia in next step towards World Cup glory
By George Ramsay, CNN The World Cup has hardly been straightforward for Lionel Messi and Argentina thus far, but they are strong favorites ahead of…
Continue Reading Butler returns to lineup for Heat against Celtics
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Miami leading scorer Jimmy Butler returned to the starting lineup for the Heat’s rematch against the Boston…
Continue Reading Raiders running back Josh Jacobs questionable for Chargers
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is questionable with a calf injury for Sunday’s…
Continue Reading UFC bans fighters trained by suspended coach during probe
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — UFC is banning fighters trained by a suspended coach during an investigation into suspicious…
Continue Reading Young sidelined with sore shoulder, the latest Hawks injury
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young was scratched from the lineup with right shoulder soreness, the latest blow to the injury-riddled Atlanta Hawks. The…
Continue Reading Chargers will miss 3 starters on offense versus Raiders
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will be without three starters on offense for Sunday’s AFC West matchup against the Las…
Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays enter bid to redevelop Tropicana Field site
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays, in partnership with a global real estate investment and development firm, have submitted a bid to…
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Netherlands vs. US: Two exciting young teams go head-to-head for place in World Cup quarterfinals
By Matias Grez, CNN The round of 16 match on Saturday between the US Men’s National Team and the Netherlands is one of the more intriguing…
Continue Reading Diamondbacks and RHP Miguel Castro reach $3.5M 1-year deal
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks signed hard-throwing reliever Miguel Castro to a $3.5 million, one-year contract that could be worth $9.5…
Continue Reading Cameroon is first African team to beat Brazil at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Cameroon coach Rigobert Song came full circle on a memorable and bittersweet night for…
Continue Reading Scheffler makes a late bid to return to No. 1 in the world
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is No. 2 at the Hero World Challenge and No. 2 in the world ranking.…
Continue Reading Coaching friends Swinney, Brown meet in ACC championship
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and North Carolina coach Mack Brown share a bond formed…
Continue Reading Buffalo becomes bowl eligible for 4th time in 5 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quian Williams scored a go-ahead touchdown with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter and Buffalo rallied past Akron 23-22 to become…
Continue Reading Mariners get 2B Kolten Wong from Brewers for Winker, Toro
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have acquired second baseman Kolten Wong from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade…
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Brazilian football legend Pelé being treated for a respiratory infection, but in stable condition at hospital
By Stefano Pozzebon and Julia Jones, CNN Brazilian football legend Pelé is being treated for a “respiratory infection,” according to a…
Continue Reading LA Galaxy president suspended, team fined for hidden pay
NEW YORK (AP) — LA Galaxy President Chris Klein was suspended and the team fined $1 million by Major League Soccer on Friday for undisclosed…
Continue Reading Humphries wins monobob gold in return to Park City track
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries of the U.S. had the fastest time in both runs on her way to winning a World Cup monobob…
Continue Reading Fury keen to complete unbeaten trilogy against Chisora
LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury wants a fourth straight knockout on his unbeaten record when he meets his old punching bag Derek Chisora in a WBC…
Continue Reading Packers OT Bakhtiari has appendectomy, won’t play Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has undergone an appendectomy and won’t play in Green Bay’s game Sunday at…
Continue Reading Steelers RB Najee Harris expects to play against Falcons
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh running back Najee Harris expects to be in the lineup when the Steelers travel to Atlanta. Harris has returned to…
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Cameroon scores late winner against Brazil at Qatar 2022 but fails to qualify for knockout stages
By Ben Church, CNN Soccer can be harsh sometimes, just ask Cameroon. The Indomitable Lions became the first team to score against Brazil at Qatar…
Continue Reading Bears’ Fields fully practices, appears set to start Sunday
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields appears ready to start Sunday against the rival Green Bay Packers after missing a…
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Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’
By Jonathan Hawkins and Becky Anderson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has brushed aside criticism of the Qatar World…
Continue Reading Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’
By Jonathan Hawkins and Becky Anderson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has brushed aside criticism of the Qatar World…
Continue Reading Goggia wins 1st World Cup downhill of season in Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) — Italy’s Sofia Goggia has won the first World Cup women’s downhill race of the season at Lake Louise. Goggia…
Continue Reading Switzerland beats Serbia 3-2 to reach last 16 of World Cup
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup for the third tournament in a row after a…
Continue Reading Brazil wins group despite 1-0 loss to Cameroon at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Vincent Aboubakar’s powerful header was historic for Cameroon and Africa at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading RB Carter doubtful for Jets vs Vikings; DT Rankins returns
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are unlikely to have top running back Michael Carter…
Continue Reading Tyreek Hill, Dolphins success shows value of elite WRs
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami has the NFL’s No. 2 passing offense and sixth-best scoring offense thanks…
Continue Reading Notre Dame QB Drew Pyne announces he intends to transfer
The Associated Press Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne announced on social media that he is putting his name in the transfer portal. Pyne posted on…
Continue Reading Hwang gets the message, South Korea advances at World Cup
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The sign said it all. Hwang Hee-chan got the message. A young South Korea fan held up a…
Continue Reading Questions linger as Patriots’ offense falls short again
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass, (AP) — Quarterback Mac Jones was adamant his expletive-laced tirade on the sideline during the…
Continue Reading Bucks’ Khris Middleton shows no signs of rust in his return
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton initially said that making his 2022-23 debut in his…
Continue Reading Florida formally dismisses QB Kitna amid child porn charges
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has formally dismissed quarterback Jalen Kitna from the team following his arrest on…
Continue Reading CFP deja vu: TCU in third, Ohio State lurking and lobbying
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU is third in the College Football Playoff rankings going into its last game before…
Continue Reading Dodgers agree to 1-year deal with pitcher Shelby Miller
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year deal with pitcher Shelby Miller for 2023. The 32-year-old…
Continue Reading Lamar Jackson apologizes for vulgar tweet toward fan
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson has apologized for his vulgar tweet toward a fan following Baltimore’s…
Continue Reading Thorns coach resigns after players ask her to step down
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson has resigned just five weeks after she led the team to the National…
Continue Reading Cal’s Bush wants affordable housing for marginalized people
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jadyn Bush made a daily 90-minute commute just to get to her private Seattle high school…
Continue Reading Brazil fans at World Cup show support for soccer great Pelé
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Brazilian fans have shown their support for soccer great Pelé during the national team’s…
Continue Reading Pelé to remain hospitalized due to respiratory infection
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé will remain at the hospital where he’s been since Tuesday due to a respiratory…
Continue Reading Capitals, Flyers, Avalanche handling injury woes differently
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer A handful of NHL teams are dealing with significant injury issues in the first part of the season. Leading the way…
Continue Reading No. 24 Marquette women top Georgetown to begin Big East play
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan King scored 23 points, Chloe Marotta had 12 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists and No. 24 Marquette beat Georgetown…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why Japan’s World Cup goal was judged valid
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The most controversial goal of the World Cup so far was scored by Japan and it eliminated…
Continue Reading Campbell’s Iowa State staff shakeup ousts OC Manning
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning and strength coach Dave Andrews will not return next season after the Cyclones…
Continue Reading Brewers promote Marti Wronski, say MLB’s only female COO
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Marti Wronski to chief operating officer. She is the franchise’s highest-ranking female…
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