Federal judge tosses most misconduct cases against Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the claims of seven women who alleged the University of Nebraska-Lincoln didn’t adequately…
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Court refuses boxing candidate’s bid to stop presidency vote
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport has refused to stop the International Boxing Association’s…
Continue ReadingAmericans bet $125B on sports in 4 years since legalization
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Americans have bet more than $125 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the…
Continue ReadingDjokovic shows what’s been missing in Italian Open win
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic showed what’s been missing in a 7-5, 7-6 (1) win over…
Continue ReadingHuskers confirm suspended assistant coach Chuck Love resigns
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska associate head coach Chuck Love, who was suspended with pay three months ago, has left the program. The…
Continue ReadingBills sign 8-player draft class; add 9 undrafted free agents
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed their entire eight-player draft class, including first-round pick cornerback Kaiir Elam, in time…
Continue ReadingMarsch hopeful for Bamford return as Leeds fights relegation
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds striker Patrick Bamford could return from injury to help the Premier League club fight relegation with two games left…
Continue ReadingFormer champion Amir Khan announces retirement from boxing
LONDON (AP) — Former unified light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has retired from boxing after a career that also included a silver medal…
Continue ReadingMan City unveils statue honoring record-scorer Aguero
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City has unveiled a statue of Sergio Aguero on the 10th anniversary of the retired striker’s dramatic…
Continue ReadingEspanyol fires coach, sports director with 2 games left
MADRID (AP) — Espanyol has fired coach Vicente Moreno and its sports director with two games left in the Spanish league season. The Barcelona-based…
Continue ReadingDetention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow extended by 1 month
MOSCOW (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner had her pre-trial detention in Russia extended by one month Friday, her lawyer said. Alexander Boykov told…
Continue ReadingCyclist Hondo banned for blood doping in Aderlass case
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Former professional cyclist Danilo Hondo has been banned from working in sports for blood doping revealed in the…
Continue ReadingTop 4 Russian clubs challenge ban from UEFA competitions
BERLIN (AP) — The top four clubs in the Russian soccer league say they have filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against being…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Pitch coach Willis to guide virus-hit Guardians
By The Associated Press Cleveland pitching coach Carl Willis will serve as the team’s acting manager when the coronavirus-hampered Guardians start…
Continue ReadingHeat reach East finals, with Max Strus playing a key role
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Max Strus probably couldn’t have envisioned this. Division II player when he started college. Ended up at…
Continue ReadingBlues ride unconventional lineup into NHL’s second round
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues eliminated the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs…
Continue ReadingPhillies score 2 runs in 9th inning, hold off Dodgers 9-7
By JILL PAINTER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryce Harper homered and drove in three runs, the Philadelphia Phillies pushed two runs across…
Continue ReadingKane scores twice as Oilers beat Kings, force deciding game
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Evander Kane had two goals and an assist, Connor McDavid added a goal and two assists, Tyson…
Continue ReadingBinnington makes 25 saves, Blues win 5-1, eliminate Wild
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Binnington made 25 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 in Game 6 to…
Continue ReadingDoncic, Mavericks cruise past Suns 113-86 to force Game 7
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 113-86 on Thursday…
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