Month: March 2022

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Two-time Olympic curling medalist Brad Gushue followed up his Beijing bronze with an even more impressive achievement. After vice skip Mark Nichols tested positive for COVID-19 in the middle of the Canadian championships, Gushue and his two remaining teammates won the event short-handed. They are the first threesome ever

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The UConn women’s basketball team comes into the NCAA Tournament on a 10-game winning streak and with a growing rotation of players. The Huskies have had eight players miss at least two games this season with illness or injury, resulting in 10 different starting lineups.

By JASON P. SKODA Associated Press MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and new general manager Carter Hawkins are working the phones as the team begins spring training. Gold Glove shortstop Andrelton Simmons and veteran reliever Jesse Chavez recently agreed to deals, and manager David Ross finalized a contract

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamion Christian is out as men’s basketball coach at George Washington after wrapping up a third consecutive losing season. GW went 12-18 this season. That includes a 99-88 loss to UMass last week in the Colonials’ first game at the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Christian’s overall record was 29-50 during his three

By The Associated Press Lewis Hamilton wants to change his name to add his mother’s surname. The full name of the seven-time Formula One champion is Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton. He plans to include “Larbalestier” as a third middle name. His father Anthony and mother Carmen divorced when he was a child. Hamilton says, “I

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal says the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent safety Quandre Diggs. NFL Network reports the deal is three years and worth up to $40 million. Retaining Diggs was a major victory for

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with starting safety Tracy Walker and backup quarterback Tim Boyle. The person spoke Monday on condition of anonymity because the moves had not been announced. Detroit’s decision to keep Walker is significant, showing general manager

By The Associated Press American goalkeeper Zack Steffen dressed for Manchester City for the first time in more than a month. The 26-year-old was on the bench for the match at Crystal Palace, his first time in uniform since Feb. 9. Steffen has been bothered by back and shoulder injuries and missed the last three

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Douglas got going quickly on filling some of the New York Jets’ biggest needs in free agency. All-Pro kick returner Braxton Berrios and veteran running back Tevin Coleman were re-signed Monday. The Jets also agreed to terms on deals with former 49ers

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia State has a couple of stunners on its NCAA resume. The Panthers will need to pull off their biggest surprise yet if they want to be more than a one-and-done team in this year’s men’s tournament. The Sun Belt Conference Tournament champion will face overall

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has fired Frank Martin after 10 seasons as men’s basketball coach with just one NCAA Tournament appearance. South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner announced the dismissal Monday. He says the change comes a thorough evaluation of the program. Tanner says the school has

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — There are no more bargaining sessions on the calendar. The lockout is over, and it’s time for baseball again. Cleveland plays its first regular-season game as the Guardians when Shane Bieber and company take on Whit Merrifield and the Royals on April 7. That’s just one

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer VEGREVILLE, Alberta (AP) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is front and center in hockey communities in Northern Alberta and across Canada. Edmonton and the surrounding area is home to one of the largest populations of Ukrainians in the world. Junior hockey player Mykyta Protsenko and assistant coach Sergiy Ivanyuk

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Haason Reddick is joining the Eagles. Reddick will be going home to boost the Philadelphia pass rush. Reddick and the Eagles have agreed to terms on a $45 million, three-year contract that includes $30 million guaranteed

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer A group of 82 Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes asked again for the immediate resignation of their national federation’s CEO and high performance director. They also reiterated a need for an independent investigation into claims of a toxic culture within the teams. These are at least the second known

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Southern California’s blueblood baseball program hasn’t been much of a factor nationally for two decades. The Trojans are showing signs of re-emerging. They’re coming off their first series win at UCLA since 2016 and are out to an 11-3 start. That’s their best since the 2015 team opened with

COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin was faster than Petra Vlhova in downhill practice warming up for their duel to win Alpine skiing’s World Cup overall title. Shiffrin placed third in the opening training at Courchevel in the French Alps. Vlhova was two seconds slower in 23rd. The downhills on Wednesday start the four-race World

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer While the state of Alabama didn’t bring home a football national championship, four schools from the Heart of Dixie will be chasing basketball glory. Only No. 2 seed Auburn counts as anything but a huge longshot heading into the men’s NCAA Tournament. Still, it’s the first time four teams

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he wasn’t hurt when his car flipped over in an accident in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday. The All-Star slugger said his wife, Haley, was in the car behind his and notified authorities. Also, Mets ace Jacob deGrom said he intends to

By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Brent Sass hadn’t seen another musher in nearly 400 miles, which is a good sign for the leader of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska. He arrived Monday in White Mountain, where mushers must take a mandatory eight-hour layover before making the final 77-mile

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s tenure with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics. The A’s are getting a prize package of four players from Atlanta, including young outfielder Cristian Pache, in the

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that Mitchell Trubisky is going to get a shot at replacing Ben Roethlisberger. Trubisky and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury declined to indict Deshaun Watson on Friday following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault or harassment. But there are still plenty of questions surrounding the Houston Texans star quarterback and when he

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Pitchers, catchers and batters will be able to appeal calls from human umpires to “robo umps” in the Low-A Southeast League this season, while pitch clocks, anti-shift rules and larger bases will be tried in the minors ahead of possible big league use in 2023.

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — An engaging Oscar Tshiebwe has won over Kentucky basketball fans with his record-breaking play on the court and his affable personality off of it. He has performed with a relentless tenacity and a smile that shows how much he’s enjoying himself in Lexington. He

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have added pitching depth, signing reliever Joe Kelly to a $17 million, two-year contract and Vince Velasquez to a , $3 million, one-year deal. The 33-year-old Kelly is due $7 million this season and $9 million in 2023. The White Sox hold a $9.5 million option for

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the deals says the Tennessee Titans are keeping center Ben Jones in the middle of their offensive line and are adding Seattle offensive lineman Jamarco Jones. Ben Jones agreed Monday to a two-year deal worth $14 million with Jamarco

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Left tackle Joseph Noteboom and center Brian Allen have agreed to three-year deals to stay with the Los Angeles Rams. The Super Bowl champions announced the deal first with Noteboom, who was headed into free agency after four seasons spent largely as Andrew Whitworth’s backup in Los Angeles. A

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer South Carolina finished the season where it started — at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll. The Gamecocks were the top choice all season long and became the first team since UConn in the 2017-18 season to be No. 1 from start to finish. It’s

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — About 45 million Americans say they plan to bet on this year’s March Madness college basketball championship tournament, and an increasing percentage will do it in a way that doesn’t include filling out brackets. That’s according to the gambling industry’s national trade group, the American

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a three-year, $29.25 million contract with Los Angeles Rams guard Austin Corbett and a three-year, $15.75 million contract with Minnesota Vikings safety Xavier Woods. That’s according to people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have opened the unofficial start of free agency by bringing back veteran backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and safety Devin McCourty. Hoyer’s agency says via Twitter he has agreed to a two-year deal to remain in New England. McCourty also confirmed via social media

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back James Conner on a three-year deal, rewarding the running back for a stellar 2021 season that included a franchise record 18 total touchdowns. Conner was a huge part of the Cardinals’ offense with 752 yards rushing and 375 yards