Nielsen, Amazon Prime spar over who really watches football
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — By the Nielsen company’s count, 7.8 million people watched Amazon Prime’s coverage of…
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Herta signs 4-year Andretti IndyCar extension through 2027
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Colton Herta so firmly believes Andretti Autosport can return to the top of IndyCar that he announced a…
Continue Reading NBA, NBPA seeking more respectful tone at all levels of game
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA and its players have announced a plan to encourage better and more respectful behavior within basketball, even at youth…
Continue Reading Boston, Clark headline AP women’s hoops All-America team
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Aliyah Boston of South Carolina and Caitlin Clark of Iowa were unanimous picks for The Associated Press…
Continue Reading Gaga Slonina included in US pre-World Cup training camp
CHICAGO (AP) — Chelsea-bound goalkeeper Gaga Slonina is among nine players from eliminated teams in Major League Soccer invited to fitness training…
Continue Reading NFL says referees didn’t get Mike Evans’ autograph
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL says the two game officials seen interacting with Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans in the tunnel of Bank of America…
Continue Reading Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was…
Continue Reading LIV Golf team finale set for Doral, PGA Tour goes to Bermuda
By The Associated Press LIV Golf heads to Trump National Doral in Miami this weekend for the finale of the Saudi-funded series’ inaugural…
Continue Reading Woeful defense has Florida as 3-TD underdog vs No. 1 Georgia
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson was surprised, maybe even shocked, to learn the…
Continue Reading Ronaldo returns to training with United squad after omission
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to first-team training with Manchester United after being omitted from the squad ahead of…
Continue Reading More WNBA players to play in AU basketball league this year
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Athletes Unlimited basketball league returns for a second season playing its games in Dallas next year. There…
Continue Reading Report: Moukoko, 17, in Germany’s preliminary WCup squad
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has reportedly been included in…
Continue Reading AP Interview: Scolari faces his last Copa Libertadores final
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Luiz Felipe Scolari likely faces the last final of his 40-year coaching career on Saturday…
Continue Reading Agnelli, Juve officials could face false accounting trial
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus president Andrea Agnelli, vice president Pavel Nedved and CEO Maurizio Arrivabene are among 15 people who could face a…
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Ja Morant takes flight and scores 38 in the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Brooklyn Nets
By Issy Ronald, CNN Ja Morant led the way on Wednesday for the Memphis Grizzlies with 38 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in a 134-124 win…
Continue Reading Zermatt-Cervinia ski races canceled after warm weather
ZERMATT, Switzerland (AP) — Organizers in Switzerland and Italy have announced that the new women’s cross-border downhill races in…
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Serena Williams teases tennis fans as she says ‘I’m not retired’
By George Ramsay, CNN Serena Williams continues to tease tennis fans about whether they will see her back on court, this time saying she is…
Continue Reading Qatar’s emir lashes out at criticism ahead of FIFA World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar’s ruling emir has lashed out at criticism of his country over its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, describing it as…
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The blind skateboarder challenging misconceptions about sight and sport
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Video by Jarrod Williams, CNN Dan Mancina is a skateboarder whose jaw-dropping videos rack up hundreds of thousands of views. He…
Continue Reading The blind skateboarder challenging misconceptions about sight and sport
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Video by Jarrod Williams, CNN Dan Mancina is a skateboarder whose jaw-dropping videos rack up hundreds of thousands of views. He…
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‘I’ve never quit on anything in my life:’ Tom Brady reaffirms his commitment to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Ben Church, CNN Tom Brady has reaffirmed his commitment to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a difficult start to the new season, both on and off the…
Continue Reading Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug…
Continue Reading Qatar’s residents squeezed as World Cup rental demand soars
By LUJAIN JO and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Where to sleep? It’s among the biggest questions facing fans traveling to tiny…
Continue Reading Svechnikov, Hurricanes hand Canucks 7th straight loss
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored his seventh goal of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes handed the winless Vancouver…
Continue Reading Kessel ties NHL ironman record, Vegas tops Maple Leafs 3-1
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Phil Kessel matched the NHL record for consecutive games played, Chandler Stephenson scored the…
Continue Reading Simons, Lillard lead unbeaten Blazers past Nuggets 135-110
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 29 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail…
Continue Reading Italian rugby player who bit rival is banned for 12 games
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An Italian player has been suspended for 12 matches for biting an opponent during a Women’s Rugby World Cup match…
Continue Reading Draisaitl keys Oilers’ four-goal 2nd to beat Penguins 6-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers used a four-goal second period to rally for a 6-3 win…
Continue Reading Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Justin Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score, and the Bears defense…
Continue Reading Scheifele, Hellebuyck lead Jets to 4-0 win over Blues
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored in the second period and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 25 shots for his first shutout of the season as…
Continue Reading Previously winless Rockets hand Jazz first loss, 114-108
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points and Jalen Green added 25 to lead the previously winless Houston Rockets to a 114-108 victory over…
Continue Reading Bane and Morant score 38 each as Grizzlies beat Nets 134-124
CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant and Desmond Bane scored 38 points each to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 134-124…
Continue Reading Vassell and Spurs top Timberwolves 115-106
By JIM BEILBY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Devin Vassell scored 23 points and Jakob Poeltl added 14 points and 14 rebounds to help the San…
Continue Reading DeRozan, Vucevic lead way as Bulls beat Celtics 120-102
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and 23 rebounds, and the Chicago…
Continue Reading Raptors clamp down on Miami, top Heat 98-90 for split
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored 24 points, Pascal Siakam added 23 and the Toronto Raptors rallied in the…
Continue Reading Tkachuk helps Senators beat Stars 4-2 for 4th straight win
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored the tiebreaking goal in Ottawa’s three-goal third period and the Senators beat the Dallas Stars 4-2…
Continue Reading Knicks keep Banchero, Magic winless with 115-102 victory
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 25 points and 12 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York…
Continue Reading Ovechkin scores 783rd goal as Capitals beat N.J. Devils 6-3
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Alexander Ovechkin scored his 783rd career goal in a big second period and the Washington…
Continue Reading Harden, Embiid lead 76ers past Pacers 120-106 for 1st win
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden had 29 points and 11 assists, and Joel Embiid scored 26 points to lead the…
Continue Reading Nantz to call last Final Four in ’23, Eagle to take over
NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Nantz will step away from calling the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament after next year and will be succeeded by Ian Eagle.…
Continue Reading AP source: Jets acquiring RB James Robinson from Jaguars
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The New York Jets moved quickly to replace rookie running back Breece Hall. A person…
Continue Reading Brief blackout leaves Patriots, Bears in dark before game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The power went off twice at Gillette Stadium with about two hours to go before the scheduled kickoff of Monday night’s…
Continue Reading For Cameroon: Siakam, Koloko start together and make history
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko made history for their native Cameroon. Siakam and Koloko were…
Continue Reading Michigan’s Harbaugh: PSU’s Franklin ‘ringleader’ in scuffle
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Penn State coach James Franklin acted as a “ringleader” when the No. 4 Wolverines and…
Continue Reading Jones starts for Patriots but quickly gives way to Zappe
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots rookie Bailey Zappe replaced ineffective starter Mac Jones in the first half…
Continue Reading Giants rookie tight end Bellinger may need eye surgery
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger is going to be sidelined indefinitely after fracturing an eye socket…
Continue Reading Rams’ McVay admires Niners’ boldness in McCaffrey pursuit
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are used to making the NFL’s boldest moves and getting the big-name…
Continue Reading Chargers’ JC Jackson out for season with right knee injury
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers cornerback JC Jackson will miss the rest of the season after he…
Continue Reading Late goal keeps Celta from losing again in Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo has scored an 89th-minute equalizer for Celta Vigo to draw with Getafe 1-1. Celta stopped a three-game…
Continue Reading Dolphins safety Brandon Jones to go on injured reserve
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones will be placed on injured reserve with a knee injury he suffered in the third…
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