PICK SIX: Freshmen with high expectations to watch in 2022
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Highly touted blue-chip prospects often arrive on campus with fans’ expectations very high, almost to the…
Continue ReadingBy HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Highly touted blue-chip prospects often arrive on campus with fans’ expectations very high, almost to the…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — George Karlaftis took a circuitous route to the NFL, but he’s making the most of his…
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jake McCarthy hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, and the Arizona…
Continue ReadingBy LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and…
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 22 points, Chelsea Gray scored nine of her 17 points in the fourth quarter and the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces beat…
Continue ReadingVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored twice in the first half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Goalkeeper Alex Godinez stopped Janine Beckie’s attempt and Monterrey defeated the…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Framber Valdez threw seven solid innings, Yordan Alvarez drove in a run and scored one, and the…
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Maarten Paes delivered a three-save shutout while Jesus Ferreira scored a pivotal goal in Dallas’ 1-0 victory over the…
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game…
Continue ReadingBy TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched seven scoreless innings for his 15th victory, Austin Barnes and Max Muncy…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Montgomery picked up his third win in as many starts with St. Louis, and Nolan Gorman…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — All-Star José RamÃrez blooped a go-ahead, two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians scored six…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Natasha Howard also scored 22 points and the seventh-seeded New York…
Continue ReadingBRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and Manchester City defender Alanna Kennedy have been recalled to Australia’s squad for two…
Continue ReadingBY JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBIs, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and…
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Federico Bernardeschi and Domenico Criscito scored to help Toronto FC tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday night.…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press John Tolkin’s goal helped lead the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Wednesday. The Red Bulls…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Wall Street Journal is reporting LIV Golf players need permission to grant exclusive…
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Jake Cronenworth hit a grand slam in the first inning, Ha-Seong Kim also drove in four runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami…
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas tight end Darren Waller was one of several key players who returned to practice…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The departures of Southern California and UCLA from the Pac-12 Conference could mean an estimated loss of around $13 million per…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cal Raleigh homered twice, Eugenio Suárez and Jesse Winker each hit a two-run shot, and…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis coach Frank Reich enjoyed watching the first joint practice with the Detroit…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins returned to practice with the Minnesota Vikings after staying home for…
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — What a debut for Brett Baty! One of the New York Mets’ top prospects, Baty homered in his…
Continue ReadingBy GARY SCHATZ Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will have season-ending surgery on his left rotator…
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt sophomore defensive end-linebacker Miles Capers will miss the season with an injured knee requiring surgery.…
Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Petr Hauser and Matyas Sapovaliv scored in a 3:11 span of the second period and the Czech Republic upset the United States…
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have waived tight end Briley Moore to make room for safety Tyree Gillespie, who was acquired in a…
Continue ReadingTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — USA Gymnastics will take abortion laws into consideration when it comes to selecting venues for competitions. USA Gymnastics…
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — George Springer broke a scoreless tie with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning, and the…
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said the team had no indication quarterback Drew Lock had…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have opened a national search for their next head coach while also seeking a new general manager. The…
Continue ReadingMASON, Ohio (AP) — Borna Coric spoiled Rafael Nadal’s return from a six-week layoff, beating the Spanish star 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3 on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The early exits by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry and offensive tackle…
Continue ReadingBy LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have placed All-Star closer Clay Holmes on the injured list because of back…
Continue ReadingLODZ, Poland (AP) — Dynamo Kyiv’s unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League ran up against a tough Benfica team that won 2-0 in the first…
Continue ReadingBy KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule has been adamant for weeks that he wouldn’t rush…
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling lost his bid for a perfect game when Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins singled to center on…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout intends to return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup on…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Yan Gomes hit a tie-breaking single in the seventh inning against his former team and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Emilio Pagán pitched two scoreless innings after Tyler Mahle departed with right shoulder…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the 2024-25…
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Hey, Braves fans, hope you like the core of your team. You’re gonna be cheering them on for a…
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Tyler Mahle has left the Twins’ game against Kansas City in the third inning with right shoulder…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Tiger Woods felt strongly enough about a private meeting of top PGA Tour players that he…
Continue ReadingBy GARY SCHATZ Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Barrero hit a game-ending RBI single off Seranthony DomÃnguez with two out in the ninth…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The NBA has released its schedule for the upcoming season. Most teams will open the season on Oct. 19. There are four that…
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer By mid-January, LeBron James could be the NBA’s scoring king. The NBA schedule is out and 1,230 games are set…
Continue ReadingBy MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he’s trying to gain back the weight and…
Continue ReadingBy KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A day after a pair of fights resulted in five players being kicked out of the first…
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brent Venables has shown steady, early confidence as Oklahoma’s new head football coach.…
Continue ReadingBy MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran defensive tackle Malcom Brown, a move that…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Team Penske signed Ryan Blaney to a multiyear contract extension ahead of his final…
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writers Two people familiar with the negotiations tell the AP that talks between the NFL and NFL Players…
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones, starting wide receiver Mecole Hardman and backup running back Jerick McKinnon left…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open this year after being given a wild card into what…
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley are finalists for the Pro Football…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jon Daniels is out as president of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers after 17…
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus. Andrus, who turns 34 next week, hit .237 with eight…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Duane Brown was simply exploring his job options two weeks ago while visiting…
Continue ReadingLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has received a police caution after footage was posted online of the Manchester United forward…
Continue ReadingBy PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 4 Clemson’s run of six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles and College…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has joined Marquee Sports Network as an game analyst for the Chicago Cubs, one of…
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the…
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte FC says it will house the club’s permanent training facility and business operations headquarters in Charlotte,…
Continue ReadingAIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time Tour de France runner-up Nairo Quintana has been disqualified from the 2022 edition for misuse of an opioid…
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carl Nassib couldn’t be happier playing with Shaq Barrett again even if their…
Continue ReadingNYON, Switzerland (AP) — European Championship stars Beth Mead and Lena Oberdorf are competing with Alexia Putellas on the shortlist for the UEFA…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Two African players with Danish soccer club Viborg have been unable to enter Britain to face English team West Ham in a Europa…
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chief executive of Dubai International Airport says the hub saw a surge in…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI (AP) — India’s government is holding discussions with FIFA to settle issues that led to the suspension of country’s national…
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee board member and three people from a clothing company…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI (AP) — A court in India has appointed a committee to take over the running of the national Olympic committee and hold fresh elections…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers are looking to build some momentum and find a new manager heading…
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — Olympic sprinter Kimia Yousofi has arrived in Australia to start afresh just over a year after carrying the Afghan flag into the…
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford hit a game-ending two-run homer off Ian Kennedy moments after Thairo…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Frazier broke up José Suárez’s bid for a perfect game in the sixth and added a…
Continue ReadingBy RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Victor Caratini hit a two-run single off Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel in the 11th inning, rallying…
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have signed rookie outfielder Michael Harris II to a $72 million, eight-year contract to remain with his hometown…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ian Foster will remain as All Blacks head coach until his contract expires after…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Yoán Moncada came through with the go-ahead single in the eighth inning for the second straight…
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus homered against his former team, Shea Langeliers doubled on the first pitch…
Continue ReadingBy GARY SCHATZ Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Rhys Hoskins homered twice and drove in five runs as the Philadelphia Phillies posted the…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and Tommy Edman homered, and St. Louis scored the winning run when Tyler…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Kerry Carpenter homered for the second straight night and the Detroit Tigers survived a…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Wisdom drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-5. Wisdom led…
Continue ReadingBy TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray matched his season high with 10 strikeouts and Gio Urshela had four hits as the…
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Nick Fortes hit two solo homers and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, leading the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 win over San…
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman hit back-to-back home runs, Ramón UrÃas drove in the…
Continue ReadingBy LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes in the first inning and the Tampa Bay…
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Morton was dominant on the mound, Matt Olson and Robbie Grossman went deep, and the…
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A monitor in Arizona’s dugout at Oracle Park showed a live television feed during the…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros left fielder Aledmys DÃaz has exited the game against the Chicago White Sox because of discomfort in his left groin.…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball for seven innings for his first win since June 24, and the…
Continue ReadingBy FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed no regret for the deadly attack by Palestinian…
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