Anisimova upsets defending champion Osaka at Australian Open
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Naomi Osaka didn’t make it to a much-anticipated fourth-round contest…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Naomi Osaka didn’t make it to a much-anticipated fourth-round contest…
Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Florida Panthers beat the ice-cold Edmonton…
Continue ReadingCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Isaac Mushila recorded 18 points and 17 rebounds as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won its eighth straight home game,…
Continue ReadingOGDEN, Utah — Jamison Overton tied his season high with 21 points as Weber State rolled past Idaho State 95-63. Koby McEwen had 13 points and six…
Continue ReadingBy MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Martin scored 25 of his career-high 27 points in the second half, and No. 25 UConn beat…
Continue ReadingBy JEFFREY BERNSTEIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Josh Hart added 17 points and the New…
Continue ReadingLOGAN, Utah — Mladen Armus had 22 points plus 19 rebounds and Marcus Shaver Jr. hit the game winner with 1.4 seconds as Boise State won its 11th…
Continue ReadingCHENEY, Wash. — Rylan Bergersen had 15 points to lead five Eastern Washington players in double figures as the Eagles defeated Sacramento State…
Continue ReadingST. GEORGE, Utah — Hunter Schofield had 22 points and 12 rebounds as Dixie State defeated Lamar 71-55. Frank Staine had 11 points for Dixie State…
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI — Jeremiah Davenport had a season-high 24 points as Cincinnati rolled past Tulsa 90-69. Davenport hit 7 of 9 3-pointers. David DeJulius…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored a power-play goal with 45 seconds left in the third period, lifting the Boston…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO — Sam Vinson had a season-high 24 points as Northern Kentucky narrowly beat Illinois-Chicago 74-70 in overtime. Damaria Franklin led the…
Continue ReadingPROVO, Utah — Alex Barcello had 22 points as BYU stretched its home winning streak to nine games, defeating San Diego 79-71.  Seneca Knight had 14…
Continue ReadingMORAGA, Calif. — Tommy Kuhse had 17 points off the bench to carry Saint Mary’s to a 73-65 win over Santa Clara, the Gaels’ 10th straight home…
Continue ReadingBy JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund each scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas —  Souley Boum had 22 points to lead UTEP to a 69-64 win over UTSA. Jacob Germany 16 points for the…
Continue ReadingTHIBODAUX, La. — Pierce Spencer had 20 points as Nicholls State topped Northwestern State 69-58. Devante Carter had 13 points for Nicholls State…
Continue ReadingMURRAY, Ky. — Trae Hannibal had eight points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, Tevin Brown posted 16 points and Murray State romped past Eastern…
Continue ReadingCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Nana Akenten had 17 points off the bench to lead Southeast Missouri to an 85-63 win over Tennessee State. Marcus Fitzgerald…
Continue ReadingLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and longtime NFL executive Reggie…
Continue ReadingBy DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby scored, and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Ottawa…
Continue ReadingFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Xavier Bishop had a season-high 26 points as Montana State narrowly defeated Northern Arizona 89-84. Bishop made 11 of 12 free…
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers lost 10 straight games for the second time this season. They are the…
Continue ReadingLAFAYETTE, La. — Charles Manning Jr. had 20 points as South Alabama topped Louisiana-Lafayette 77-70. Javon Franklin had 14 points for South…
Continue ReadingTULSA, Okla. — Max Abmas had 19 points as Oral Roberts defeated North Dakota 80-76. DeShang Weaver and Kareem Thompson added 15 points each for the…
Continue ReadingABILENE, Texas — Cameron Tyson had 20 points as Seattle beat Abilene Christian 72-62. Reggie Miller led the Wildcats on Thursday night with 12…
Continue ReadingJONESBORO, Ark. — Norchad Omier had 18 points and 16 rebounds as Arkansas State edged past Texas-Arlington 75-70. Marquis Eaton and Desi Sills…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Chevez Goodwin scored all 14 of his points in the second half and grabbed 18 rebounds, and…
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — Devin Booker scored 28 points, Chris Paul had 20 points and 11 assists, and the Phoenix Suns rallied late to beat the Dallas…
Continue ReadingBy BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Diamond Johnson scored 11 of her 16 points in a 4 1/2-minute stretch of the fourth quarter, and…
Continue ReadingNACOGDOCHES, Texas — Latrell Jossell had 16 points as Stephen F. Austin beat Grand Canyon 71-46. Jovan Blacksher Jr. led the Antelopes on Thursday…
Continue ReadingAMHERST, Mass. — Noah Fernandes had 24 points as UMass defeated Saint Louis 91-85. Javohn Garcia had 15 points for UMass (8-9, 1-4 Atlantic 10…
Continue ReadingBy JONAH BRONSTEIN Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Seguin and Jason Robertson each scored twice, including consecutive goals late in…
Continue ReadingST. PAUL, Minn. — Alex Arians had a career-high 20 points as South Dakota State stretched its winning streak to seven games, defeating St. Thomas…
Continue ReadingCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny White Jr. had 23 points as Tennessee Tech beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 94-76. Jr. Clay added 20 points for the…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Rob Phinisee scored a season-high 17 points in the first half and then made the decisive…
Continue ReadingNEWARK, Del. — Ebby Asamoah had 19 points to lead five Delaware players in double figures as the Fightin’ Blue Hens topped William & Mary…
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA — Camren Wynter and Amari Williams scored 17 points apiece as Drexel routed Elon 77-49. Melik Martin added 15 points for the Dragons…
Continue ReadingMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kendric Davis had 20 points as SMU topped Memphis 70-62. Tyler Harris led the Tigers on Thursday night with 17…
Continue ReadingLEXINGTON, Va. — Kamdyn Curfman had 23 points as VMI topped Samford 99-80. Honor Huff added 21 points for the Keydets. Logan Dye led the Bulldogs…
Continue ReadingMOREHEAD, Ky. — Skyelar Potter and Johni Broome scored 17 points apiece as Morehead State won its seventh straight game, defeating Belmont 83-74.…
Continue ReadingSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Que Morrison scored 14 points, Mikayla Coombs added 13 and No. 13 Georgia built a 27-point early lead and then held on to…
Continue ReadingATLANTA — Adrian Delph had 29 points and Justin Forrest hit a fade-away jumper with 1.9 seconds left as Appalachian State beat Georgia State 61-60.…
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS — Grant Basile had 20 points as Wright State routed IUPUI 73-45. Bakari LaStrap led the Jaguars with 10 points and six…
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, Fla. — Michael Forrest had 14 points to lead five Florida Atlantic players in double figures as the Owls beat Western Kentucky 78-69.…
Continue ReadingMARTIN, Tenn. — Tariq Silver had a career-high 24 points as Austin Peay defeated UT Martin 72-57. Koby Jeffries led the Skyhawks on Thursday night…
Continue ReadingDENTON, Texas — Tylor Perry registered 17 points as North Texas beat Charlotte 65-51. Austin Butler led the 49ers on Thursday night with 14…
Continue ReadingANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 8 Michigan rolled to an 83-44 victory over Wisconsin. Leigha Brown…
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania says it will work with the NCAA under its newly adopted standards for transgender athletes.…
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored a career-high 33 points, Jacy Sheldon added 24 points with 10 assists and Ohio State beat No. 12…
Continue ReadingSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Nerea Hermosa scored a career-high 21 points, Eylia Love had a double-double and No. 18 Georgia Tech turned back Syracuse…
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Cameron Swartz scored 28 points, Makayla Dickens added 20 and Boston College erased a 14-point deficit to defeat No. 19 Notre Dame…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have spent a half decade making salary cap contortions and…
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Telesco thinks the Los Angeles Chargers have a good foundation with quarterback Justin…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott $25,000 for comments condoning fans throwing objects at officials…
Continue ReadingCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Deja Kelly scored 18 points, Kennedy Todd-Williams added 15 and No. 20 North Carolina held Virginia to four points in the…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn assistant coach David Vanterpool was fined $10,000 and the Nets were penalized $25,000 by the NBA after he interfered with…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN NICHOLSON AP Sports Writer LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Cantlay shot a 10-under 62 in perfect conditions at La Quinta Country Club for…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer have anchored the Buffalo Bills secondary for five seasons,…
Continue ReadingGRETNA, La. (AP) — A woman who had a son with former NFL defensive lineman Norman Hand has been arrested on allegations of defrauding a healthcare…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Green Bay Packers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell remembers every critical comment he received after fighting…
Continue ReadingBy KEN POWTAK Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell scored 15 points and Noah Horchler had 14 with seven rebounds to lead No. 21…
Continue ReadingBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Olympic top doctor says all of the 200-plus athletes heading to Beijing for the…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The crowd for Canada’s World Cup qualifier against the United States on Jan. 30 will be limited to 12,000 at Tim Hortons…
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful that star edge rusher Nick Bosa…
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Tennis fans used to staying up through the night to watch the Australian Open have had to change their viewing habits…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Locked out baseball players plan to make a counteroffer to management on Monday, 11 days after…
Continue ReadingLA ROMANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Segundo Oliva Pinto of Argentina is still on good form and shares the lead after one round of the Latin…
Continue ReadingEAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have completed their first round of general manager interviews. They met virtually with Cleveland vice…
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee linebacker Bud Dupree feels as good as he’s been all season and…
Continue ReadingBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California football coach Justin Wilcox has signed an extension through the 2027 season. Wilcox was rewarded with the…
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is heading home to Argentina. The Timbers…
Continue ReadingCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Midfielder Cole Bassett was loaned by Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids to the Dutch club Feyenoord through the…
Continue ReadingBy JEFF BABINEAU Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gaby Lopez began the new year asking 2022 to surprise her. She opened the LPGA Tour season…
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Roma recovered from an early deficit to beat second-division Lecce 3-1 and reach the Italian Cup quarterfinals. José Mourinho’s side…
Continue ReadingBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN has joined the increasing number of media companies that will not be sending reporters to next month’s Beijing…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Diogo Jota stepped up in Mohamed Salah’s absence with two goals to lead Liverpool to a 2-0 victory at Arsenal and into a League Cup…
Continue ReadingEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants seemingly have finished their interviews for a general manager, meeting with San Francisco 49ers…
Continue ReadingCONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall will miss spring football practice after an offseason surgery. The school announced…
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona’s list of disappointments this season got longer with a loss to Athletic Bilbao in the…
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has assured players that a reshaped international calendar will…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires have been given a promotion and will be just one step from the major leagues this season. Major League Baseball is…
Continue ReadingANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A dog was killed and another ran off after a pickup collided with a sled team that was crossing a busy highway in Alaska.…
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA member schools have ratified a new, pared-down constitution. It clears the…
Continue ReadingBy PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — An arbitrator has ruled that UConn improperly fired former men’s basketball coach Kevin…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls say guard Lonzo Ball will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to be out six to eight weeks.…
Continue ReadingBy ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A $490 million deal to settle claims of sexual assault against a University of Michigan doctor will be…
Continue ReadingTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Caleb Mills scored 21 points, freshman Matthew Cleveland added a season-high 21 points with 10 rebounds and Florida State…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Doug Pederson lasted five seasons in Philadelphia and Matt Nagy just four in Chicago…
Continue ReadingTALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The United States has taken the lead in the pairs and ice dance on the first day of the Four Continents figure skating…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon will not get to play at the Olympics for the first time since…
Continue ReadingHELSINKI (AP) — Former NHL players Leo Komarov, Sami Vatanen, Valtteri Filppula and Markus Granlund were among those named to Finland’s…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Rugby Sevens Series has rescheduled its U.S. stop from March to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for cursing at a fan in Cleveland. Irving’s comments to the…
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will induct former manager Ron Gardenhire and former players Dan Gladden and César Tovar into the team’s…
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed plan to split the season between Florida and Montreal…
Continue ReadingDOUALA, Cameroon (AP) — Defending champion Algeria has been dumped out of the African Cup of Nations in the group stage with a 3-1 loss to Ivory…
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Australian snowboarder Scotty James has gone to work on new tricks inside a private halfpipe in…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Nebraska men’s basketball game at No. 19 Ohio State on Saturday has been postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak in…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — According to a person familiar with the situation, former Washington head coach Jay Gruden…
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