Method to their madness as fans bet on college hoops tourney
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Thursday is one the best days of the year for college basketball fans as the annual…
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UCLA’s Mick Cronin signs 6-year contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mick Cronin has signed a six-year contract extension as UCLA basketball coach that will keep him in Westwood through the 2027-28…
Continue ReadingAmerican defender George Bello ‘starstruck’ in Bundesliga
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — American defender George Bello says he is “starstruck” to be facing players like Erling Haaland…
Continue ReadingAP source: Jets signing former Texans DE Jacob Martin
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets and defensive end Jacob Martin have agreed to terms on a three-year…
Continue ReadingPenn’s Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Lia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday…
Continue ReadingFlaherty to seek 2nd medical opinion on ailing shoulder
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty will seek a second medical opinion on his ailing pitching shoulder. Flaherty…
Continue ReadingAnthony Rizzo, Yankees finalize $32 million, 2-year contract
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Rizzo and the New York Yankees finalized a $32 million, two-year contract, The first baseman gets $16 million in each of…
Continue ReadingClauss, Nkunku receive 1st call-ups for French national team
PARIS (AP) — Lens defender Jonathan Clauss and Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku have received their first call-ups to France’s national…
Continue ReadingRashford overlooked again by England for upcoming friendlies
LONDON (AP) — Marcus Rashford has been overlooked again by England for upcoming friendly matches against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast. Rashford…
Continue ReadingRussian media: Detention of WNBA’s Griner extended to May 19
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Russia’s Tass news agency says a court near Moscow announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star…
Continue ReadingKriechmayr wins super-G for 2nd victory at World Cup finals
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Vincent Kriechmayr won the super-G at the World Cup Finals one day after his downhill victory on the same Eclipse course…
Continue ReadingJuventus fails in Champions League ahead of Italy playoff
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — There were expectations that Italy’s European Championship title would translate to success for the…
Continue ReadingMisfiring Bayern lets Dortmund back in Bundesliga title race
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s uncharacteristic vulnerability has allowed some excitement to creep back into the…
Continue ReadingShiffrin wins overall World Cup title, places 2nd in super-G
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin has won skiing’s overall World Cup title for the fourth time. The American was fueled by speed races…
Continue ReadingVettel out of Bahrain GP with coronavirus, Hulkenberg in
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — The Aston Martin team says Sebastian Vettel will miss the season-opening Formula One race in Bahrain after testing positive…
Continue ReadingGrade A’s: Langeliers, young newcomers hit Oakland camp
By THERESA SMITH Associated Press MESA, Ariz. (AP) — All fans need to know about Shea Langeliers’ powerful arm is that he gains more satisfaction…
Continue ReadingUS Olympian Alysa Liu, father targeted in Chinese spy case
By SALLY HO Associated Press U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father Arthur Liu — a former political refugee — were targeted in a…
Continue ReadingAP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The free-agent first baseman has…
Continue ReadingTkachuk, Dube lead Flames past Devils 6-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, leading the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Dillon…
Continue ReadingHedman scores 2, Stamkos 3 assists, Lightning top Kraken 4-1
By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Victor Hedman scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory against the Seattle…
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