Tennessee showing no weaknesses while building 23-1 start
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Tennessee has mostly gone unchallenged while winning 23 of its first 24 games. The Vols have won 15 straight and are…
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NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements…
Continue ReadingA club champion, Pulisic yearns for World Cup stage
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Christian Pulisic struggled in January, was played out of position by Chelsea and even was…
Continue ReadingChiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to be quiet during free agency, with so many of their…
Continue ReadingEriksen to captain Denmark on return to Parken Stadium
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Christian Eriksen will captain Denmark in a friendly match against Serbia on Tuesday when he plays at Parken Stadium for…
Continue ReadingMancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Roberto Mancini says he will stay on as Italy coach despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup again. Italy…
Continue ReadingBills’ new stadium deal carries $850M taxpayer tab, gov says
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — State and county taxpayers will be asked to commit a record $850 million in public funds…
Continue ReadingLewandowski, Ibrahimovic fighting to reach World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer They are superstar strikers fighting to secure what could be their last chance to play on soccer’s biggest stage.…
Continue ReadingRonaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy’s
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo needs to avoid an upset like the one that ended Italy’s hopes of making it to the World Cup.…
Continue ReadingPitt’s Pat Narduzzi signs new contract fresh off ACC title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and football coach Pat Narduzzi have agreed on a new contract that will keep Narduzzi with the Panthers through at…
Continue ReadingLongtime Jaguars center Linder, a 5-time captain, retires
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Longtime Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder has announced his retirement after eight injury-filled…
Continue ReadingCanadian gymnasts ask for investigation into ‘toxic’ culture
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer A group of Canadian gymnasts is asking Sport Canada to launch an independent investigation into what they describe as…
Continue ReadingAustria coach stepping down after failing to reach World Cup
VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Austria coach Franco Foda says he will leave his position after the friendly match against Scotland on Tuesday after failing…
Continue ReadingMiami casino works to save beloved jai alai from extinction
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A group of committed enthusiasts in Miami is doing all it can to save jai alai, the world’s…
Continue ReadingFull circle: Villanova leaders got Final Four taste in 2018
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jermaine Samuels and Collin Gillespie have gone full circle with Villanova into another NCAA…
Continue ReadingNo regrets, no what ifs for Kyrie Irving after home debut
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving is not about to look back now. Not at a loss in his first home game. Nor at how…
Continue ReadingTrackhouse succeeded in build of new-look winning race team
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ross Chastain was testing in Delaware when he received an ominous text from a friend…
Continue ReadingFinal Four has a blue tint with power programs
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final chapter will have a distinctly blue tint. Two weeks of upsets and…
Continue ReadingWelcome back: Pujols returns to Cardinals for a final season
By CHUCK KING Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Albert Pujols has returned to the St. Louis Cardinals, finding a home in the place where he…
Continue ReadingWas it worth it? F1 race in Saudi Arabia raises questions
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Discussions among Formula One teams and drivers switched from human rights to…
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