A list of key dates and games for the 2022-23 NBA season
By 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…
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NBA schedule has less miles, and LeBron chasing more history
By 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 ReadingBurrow working on regaining strength after appendix surgery
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he’s trying to gain back the weight and…
Continue ReadingFan injured as fights mar another Panthers, Pats practice
By 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 ReadingNew coach Venables handles early test at No. 9 Oklahoma
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brent Venables has shown steady, early confidence as Oklahoma’s new head football coach.…
Continue ReadingJaguars release veteran NT Malcom Brown, save $3M in 2022
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran defensive tackle Malcom Brown, a move that…
Continue ReadingRyan Blaney signs long-term extension with Team Penske
By 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 ReadingChiefs’ Jones, Hardman leave practice early with injuries
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones, starting wide receiver Mecole Hardman and backup running back Jerick McKinnon left…
Continue ReadingAP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress
By 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 ReadingVenus Williams back in US Open after being given wild card
By 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 ReadingHowley, Klecko, Riley finalists for Pro Football HOF
By 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 ReadingDaniels out as Rangers president after 17 years leading club
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jon Daniels is out as president of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers after 17…
Continue ReadingOakland A’s release SS Andrus, bring up INF Neuse
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus. Andrus, who turns 34 next week, hit .237 with eight…
Continue ReadingJets’ Brown aims to prove he’s still a top-notch left tackle
By 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 ReadingRonaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has received a police caution after footage was posted online of the Manchester United forward…
Continue ReadingNo. 4 Clemson counting on ‘Avengers’ D-line for a title run
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 4 Clemson’s run of six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles and College…
Continue ReadingFormer Phillies manager Joe Girardi to join Cubs TV booth
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has joined Marquee Sports Network as an game analyst for the Chicago Cubs, one of…
Continue ReadingChargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension
By 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 ReadingBlackhawks agree to 1-year deal with D Jack Johnson
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the…
Continue ReadingCharlotte FC announces plans for permanent headquarters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte FC says it will house the club’s permanent training facility and business operations headquarters in Charlotte,…
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