Gophers men’s hoops get Minn native Garcia, UNC transfer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has finalized the addition of two transfers: forward Dawson Garcia from…
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NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 years on the job. NCAA Board of…
Continue ReadingRB Bilal Powell signs 1-day deal to retire as member of Jets
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Running back Bilal Powell has signed a one-day contract with the New York Jets to…
Continue ReadingFalcons GM Fontenot finding it tough to predict NFL draft
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Uncertainty at the top of the NFL draft is making it difficult for Atlanta Falcons…
Continue ReadingBraves postseason star Rosario out 8-12 weeks for eye issues
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed slumping outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list with…
Continue ReadingYankees were fined $100,000 for improper use of dugout phone
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees were fined $100,000 by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred for using their…
Continue ReadingBenzema keeps Madrid alive in CL despite 4-3 loss to City
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City just couldn’t shake off Real Madrid in the Champions League. City…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox OF Eloy Jiménez has surgery to repair torn tendon
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez has undergone surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon…
Continue ReadingHamlin sent to sensitivity training after “Family Guy” tweet
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted…
Continue ReadingIndyCar adds shootout segment to Indianapolis 500 qualifying
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer IndyCar has tweaked qualifying for next month’s Indianapolis 500 to add a shootout that will determine the…
Continue ReadingNuggets’ Cousins fined $15K for kicking towels into stands
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins $15,000 for kicking towels into the stands during Game 4 of Denver’s…
Continue ReadingBears GM Ryan Poles interested in acquiring more draft picks
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — With so many roster holes heading into his first NFL draft, Chicago Bears GM Ryan…
Continue Reading3 new coaches and lot of new QBs in the Big 12
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 has a trio of new head football coaches and a few new starting quarterbacks. Only Oklahoma has both.…
Continue ReadingCustoms seizes counterfeit 1936 Red Wings’ Stanley Cup rings
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized 10 counterfeit Stanley Cup rings for the 1936 Detroit Red Wings championship…
Continue ReadingBucks’ Jrue Holiday wins NBA teammate of year award again
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has been named the NBA’s teammate of the year for the second time in three seasons. A panel…
Continue ReadingPanthers would feel ‘comfortable’ taking at QB at No. 6
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has informed current starter Sam Darnold the…
Continue ReadingMLB teams allowed to carry 14 pitchers through May 29
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and the players’ association are allowing teams to have an additional pitcher for most of May. MLB and the…
Continue ReadingLaVine enters health protocols with Bulls trailing Bucks 3-1
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls might have to get by without Zach LaVine when they try to avoid playoff…
Continue ReadingFemale soccer players in Italy allowed to turn professional
ROME (AP) — Female soccer players in Italy will finally be able to turn professional next season after years of amateur-only status that limited…
Continue ReadingGaudreau? Matthews? Shesterkin? NHL MVP race at least 7 deep
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The race for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP has at least seven legitimate candidates. Toronto’s Auston Matthews…
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