Commanders settle with Md. over season-ticket holders’ money
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have agreed to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a…
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High-rolling World Cup fans will get alcohol at stadiums
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Champagne, whiskey, vodka and even some sommelier-selected wines will be available for some…
Continue Reading Cole Bassett returns to Colorado Rapids from Netherlands
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — American midfielder Cole Bassett has been recalled by Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids from his loan to the…
Continue Reading Thomasson’s 29 lead Niagara past Central Arkansas 73-64
By The Associated Press DUBLIN — Led by Noah Thomasson’s 29 points, Niagara defeated Central Arkansas 73-64 on Friday in the MAAC/ASUN Dublin…
Continue Reading Confident Kazee bringing swagger to Steelers secondary
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers backup safety Demontae Kazee has given the team’s secondary an influx…
Continue Reading Bills’ McDermott keeps things light amid heavy snow fall
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott is trying to keep things light as a major snowstorm hits Buffalo…
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World Cup fans acclimatize to desert accommodation — in tents and portacabins
By Ben Church, CNN As fans trickle into Qatar, they’re understandably in holiday mode as they look forward to the prospect of a desert World…
Continue Reading Jets’ Washington shining as assistant after All-Pro career
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Leon Washington was a dynamic running back in the NFL and an All-Pro kick…
Continue Reading World Cup fans ready to celebrate despite stadium beer ban
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Flag-draped fans poured into Qatar on Friday ahead of the Middle East’s first World Cup…
Continue Reading Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest…
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Former San Antonio Spurs psychologist agrees to settle after accusing former player of exposing himself during therapy sessions
By Jill Martin, CNN A sports psychologist who was under contract with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs has agreed to settle a civil lawsuit she had…
Continue Reading Italian referee Orsato picked to officiate World Cup opener
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Italian referee Daniele Orsato has been chosen to handle the opening game of the World Cup. Host country Qatar will play Ecuador…
Continue Reading Bellator MMA to make CBS debut with Fedor-Bader showdown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Bellator mixed martial arts promotion will make its network television debut on CBS with Fedor Emelianenko taking on…
Continue Reading Ramsdale hoping team makes up for World Cup beer ban
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is hoping his team can lift the spirits of soccer fans after…
Continue Reading MAC football: Akron at Buffalo postponed by winter storm
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — The University at Buffalo’s football game against Akron has been postponed due to a lake-effect snowstorm hitting the…
Continue Reading Duvernay-Tardif back with Jets after working on residency
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Veteran guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has signed with the Jets’ practice…
Continue Reading Spain overtakes USA for No. 1 spot in FIBA men’s rankings
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer For the first time in 12 years, USA Basketball is not atop the world men’s rankings. FIBA, the sport’s…
Continue Reading LPGA purses will top $100M in 2023, a record for tour
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — More than $100 million will be awarded to LPGA players for the first time in 2023.…
Continue Reading Titans offensive coordinator arrested for speeding, DUI
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving…
Continue Reading For Miami’s Jim Larrañaga, a milestone 700th win awaits
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — It’s almost like Miami coach Jim Larrañaga wrote the script. A game against his…
Continue Reading Fitzpatrick eyes Race to Dubai title but McIlroy looms
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy hopes his strong second-round finish at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship is a good…
Continue Reading Spain calls up Balde to replace injured Gayà for World Cup
MADRID (AP) — Spain has called up Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde to replace injured left back José Gayà less than a week before the team’s…
Continue Reading Saka ready to thrive at World Cup after racist attacks
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka has put the racist abuse he…
Continue Reading Soccer-mad Germans turning their backs on World Cup
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Normally when the World Cup comes around, Germans happily wave their country’s flag and…
Continue Reading Panzo’s 15 points paces Stetson past Rider 78-68
By The Associated Press DUBLIN — Led by Wheza Panzo’s 15 points and five rebounds, Stetson beat Rider Broncs 78-68 on Friday in the MAAC/ASUN…
Continue Reading Capsules for teams at the 2022 World Cup
By The Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Capsules for teams at the 2022 World…
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Manchester United ‘initiate appropriate steps’ in response to Cristiano Ronaldo interview
By Matt Foster and Alasdair Howorth, CNN Manchester United announced Friday that it has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to star…
Continue Reading Formula One to launch new racing series for women
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula One is launching a new racing series for female drivers that will start next year. The series will…
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Max Verstappen says abuse of family is ‘unacceptable’ following São Paulo Grand Prix
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Max Verstappen and Red Bull have hit out at online threats and abuse leveled at the world champion and his family after he…
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Tennessee Titans lead from start to finish to beat struggling Green Bay Packers
By George Ramsay, CNN If it looked like the Green Bay Packers had turned their season around with last week’s overtime win against the Dallas…
Continue Reading Man United takes ‘appropriate steps’ after Ronaldo interview
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Manchester United has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to Cristiano…
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FIFA confirms no alcohol to be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums
By Sammy Mngqosini and Chris Eldergill, CNN Just two days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, soccer’s world governing body FIFA confirmed…
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Brittney Griner has been transferred to a penal colony in western Russia, her lawyers say
By Frederik Pleitgen, Kylie Atwood, Eliott C. McLaughlin and Rob Picheta, CNN American basketball star Brittney Griner has been transferred to a…
Continue Reading Qatar bans sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in about-face
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums on Friday, a sudden U-turn on the deal the…
Continue Reading Argentina rules out González and Correa because of injuries
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Argentine soccer federation say strikers Nicolás González and Joaquín Correa have been ruled out of the World Cup because…
Continue Reading Schultz scores 2, leads Kraken to 3-2 OT win over Rangers
SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Schultz scored his second goal of the game 3:39 into overtime and the Seattle Kraken snapped a two-game skid with a 3-2 win…
Continue Reading Clippers rally to beat Pistons 96-91 in Leonard’s return
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A month into the season, the Los Angeles Clippers are still trying to see the team they’re…
Continue Reading Red Wings beat Sharks 7-4 to snap 4-game losing streak
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings…
Continue Reading Fox scores 28 points, Kings beat Spurs for 5th win a row
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 28 points and eight assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the San…
Continue Reading Golden Knights halt 2-game skid with 4-1 win over Coyotes
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Arizona…
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Local high school football teams prepare for CCS semifinals
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Central Coast Section Football Playoffs continue this weekend with seven local teams set to take the field. …
Continue Reading Armstrong, Quintana lead Cal Baptist past Washington 73-64
SEATTLE (AP) — Taran Armstrong scored 18 points with six assists, Joe Quintana added 17 points and California Baptist defeated Washington 73-64 on…
Continue Reading US beats Canada 2-1, takes first two games of Rivalry Series
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Carpenter scored the tiebreaking goal at 13:24 of the third period, leading the United States to a 2-1…
Continue Reading Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20…
Continue Reading Akin, Ashworth lead Utah St to 91-89 OT win over San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Daniel Akin scored 21 points and Steven Ashworth hit the game-winning jumper with 3.9 seconds left in the overtime as Utah State…
Continue Reading O’Neale scores on late tip, Nets top Trail Blazers 109-107
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Royce O’Neale scored on a tip-in with 0.7 seconds left to complete a…
Continue Reading Rodgers, Packers can’t rally again as playoff hopes fade
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers couldn’t produce a second consecutive late comeback and didn’t get much…
Continue Reading Tannehill leads Titans to 27-17 victory over Packers
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the…
Continue Reading Pratt accounts for 6 TDs, No. 21 Tulane tames SMU 59-24
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Michael Pratt passed for three touchdowns and ran for three, and No. 21 Tulane capitalized on a…
Continue Reading Kyle Connor has hat trick in Jets’ 3-2 victory over Ducks
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor completed a hat trick with 53.5 seconds left to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks…
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