Jazz face many questions after another early playoff exit
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz entered this season as one of the favorites to win the NBA title. Like a few…
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Angels’ Syndergaard scratched from start because of illness
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels right-hander Noah Syndergaard was scratched from his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox on Friday…
Continue ReadingPelé’s assistant retires after 53 years telling it as it is
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — José Fornos Rodrigues, better known as Pepito Fornos, was the right hand of soccer great…
Continue ReadingSevilla held by Cádiz at home in Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla is in danger of losing ground in the fight for second place in the Spanish league after being held at home by…
Continue ReadingRockies place struggling Kris Bryant on IL with sore back
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed struggling left fielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list because of back pain. The move is…
Continue ReadingBucks remain mum on Middleton’s status for Celtics series
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer offered no new details Friday on Khris Middleton’s potential availability for the…
Continue ReadingCalipari: Kentucky assistant Jai Lucas leaving for Duke
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari tweeted that assistant Jai Lucas is leaving the Wildcats to join the staff of…
Continue ReadingPickett’s path from Pitt to the Steelers a lengthy journey
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says he’s prepared for the outsized…
Continue ReadingRaptors counting on growth from top rookie Barnes
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — For the Toronto Raptors to return to championship contention, they’ll need Scottie Barnes to…
Continue ReadingNew champ PSG blows 2-goal lead in draw with Strasbourg
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Kylian Mbappe notches two goals and an assist but Paris Saint-Germain still feels the hangover from a record-tying 10th…
Continue ReadingUnion Berlin draws with Fürth 1-1 in 100th Bundesliga game
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin substitute Sven Michel has scored again to salvage a 1-1 draw against already…
Continue ReadingPanthers pick up 5th-year option on Brian Burns’ contract
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have picked up the fifth-year option on Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burns’ contract, keeping him…
Continue ReadingRaiders decline options on three 2019 1st-round picks
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders are declining the fifth-year options on all three of their 2019 first-round picks as the…
Continue ReadingCanter shoots 67 to take the lead at Catalunya Championship
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Laurie Canter has shot a 5-under 67 to take the second-round lead of the Catalunya Championship in Spain. Canter made four…
Continue ReadingDodgers’ Bauer suspended 2 seasons over alleged sex assault
By DAVID BRANDT Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was given an unprecedented two-season suspension without pay by Major…
Continue ReadingLaVine open to re-signing with Bulls, exploring free agency
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Though he didn’t rule out re-signing with the Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine didn’t slam…
Continue ReadingCONMEBOL pledges to beef up sanctions for racist incidents
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — CONMEBOL says it will beef up sanctions for clubs and fans who get involved in racist…
Continue ReadingExercise rider at Keeneland dies after training accident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Keeneland says an exercise rider has died after being thrown from a horse at its training track. A Keeneland spokeswoman…
Continue ReadingUConn guard Caroline Ducharme undergoes hip surgery
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn women’s basketball player Caroline Ducharme has undergone surgery on her left hip. The school says Thursday’s…
Continue ReadingVan de Zandschulp upsets Ruud to reach BMW Open semifinals
MUNICH (AP) — Botic van de Zandschulp has upset the second-seeded Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-1 to reach the semifinals of the BMW Open. The Dutch player…
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