Bale in the spotlight ahead of Madrid’s game against Chelsea
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Just about everything has been going Real Madrid’s way recently. The team has been playing well in…
Continue ReadingAP National Sports
‘Almost impossible’: Tuchel still down on Chelsea’s hopes
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Thomas Tuchel’s stance on Chelsea’s hopes of advancing to the Champions League semifinals might be softening…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa takes series 2-0 after Bangladesh 80 all out
GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has bowled Bangladesh out for 80 to seal a convincing 332-run win in the second and final test and take…
Continue ReadingShanghai Port out of Champions League due to COVID lockdown
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation says Chinese club Shanghai Port has been forced by the city’s COVID-19 lockdown to…
Continue ReadingSan Diego starters produce 2 hitless outings to start season
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer It took three games for one of San Diego’s starting pitchers to allow a hit. That’s a promising sign for one…
Continue ReadingWarriors’ Thompson carrying vintage form into the playoffs
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Klay Thompson’s form is now the least of Golden State’s worries. Warriors coach Steve Kerr…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Guardians rookie Kwan a hit, O’s rugged start
By The Associated Press Cleveland rookie Steven Kwan hit .469 in spring training after compiling a .301 batting average in three minor league…
Continue ReadingNBA at 75: Adam Silver says game can ‘change the world’
By ADAM SILVER For The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The season-long celebration of the NBA’s 75th anniversary is winding down. As part of The…
Continue ReadingFor Scheffler, a new world awaits as the Masters champion
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Masters champions get to go to the Masters Club dinner, and Scottie Scheffler has a permanent…
Continue ReadingScheffler’s journey to the Masters a true family affair
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler’s journey to Augusta was a true family affair.…
Continue Reading76ers’ Thybulle not fully vaccinated, can’t play in Toronto
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Matisse Thybulle is not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and barred…
Continue ReadingReaves, Monk lead Lakers past Nuggets 146-141 in OT
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Malik Monk had a career-best 41 points and Austin Reaves set career highs with 31 points, 16…
Continue ReadingJazz down Blazers 111-80 to secure 5th seed in the West
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Juancho Hernangomez had a season-high 22 points and the Utah Jazz secured the fifth seed…
Continue ReadingThompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Klay Thompson’s season-high 41-point performance included seven 3-pointers for the Golden…
Continue ReadingDoncic injury puts playoff status in doubt as Mavs top Spurs
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic strained his left calf in Dallas’ 130-120 win over San Antonio in what turned out to…
Continue ReadingKings hang on to beat Suns 116-109 in regular-season finale
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Holiday, Damian Jones and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points and the Sacramento Kings…
Continue ReadingClippers rout OKC 138-88 for 5th win in row, play-in awaits
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amir Coffey had career highs of 35 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers routed…
Continue ReadingMavs’ Doncic strains calf against Spurs as playoffs loom
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic strained his left calf and has been ruled out for the rest of the regular-season finale…
Continue ReadingBulls beat Wolves 124-120 behind Patrick Williams’ 35 points
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Williams scored a career-high 35 points and Ayo Dosunmu had 26 points in a season-high…
Continue ReadingLongtime Trail Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely retires
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bill Schonely, the broadcaster who coined the phrase “Rip City” is retiring after…
Continue Reading