UFC champion charged with shooting at molestation suspect
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been charged with attempted murder and multiple gun assault…
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Spear rallies Wake Forest women past Virginia in ACC opener
GREENSBORO Jewell Spear scored 15 of her 23 points in the second half and 11th-seeded Wake Forest put together a late run to defeat 14-seed Virginia…
Continue ReadingQuebec allows Canadiens to return to full capacity March 12
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens will be allowed to have full capacity at the Bell Centre sooner than expected. Quebec’s government had…
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Oregon State women hold off Arizona State in Pac-12 tourney
Ellie Mack scored 11 of her 14 points in the third quarter, Talia von Oelhoffen added 13 points and No. 8 seed Oregon State held off ninth-seeded…
Continue ReadingCanelo Álvarez picks Bivol, Golovkin for next 2 fights
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Canelo Álvarez has chosen the next series of challenges for himself atop the boxing world. And…
Continue ReadingBottom seed Illinois beats Wisconsin in B10 opening round
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 17 points, Kendall Bostic notched her sixth double-double of the season and 14th-seeded Illinois snapped an…
Continue ReadingFootball hero’s killer hopes to avoid 2nd murder charge
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether the man who killed a…
Continue ReadingRussian NHL players mostly staying silent about Ukraine war
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Most Russian players in the National Hockey League have remained silent about their…
Continue ReadingRestrictive transgender sports bill heads to Iowa governor
By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Senate Republicans have approved a bill that prohibits transgender females from…
Continue ReadingPelicans: Zion Williamson’s foot improving, but no timetable
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson’s recovery from a right foot injury has improved…
Continue ReadingAmid off-field crisis, Chelsea rallies to advance in FA Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Chelsea is facing a crisis off the field and was in a spot of bother on it when the team fell behind not just once…
Continue ReadingGaroppolo’s shoulder surgery could complicate 49ers plans
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers may need to rethink their plan for Jimmy Garoppolo now that the quarterback has had surgery on his…
Continue ReadingStanford mourns death of goalkeeper Katie Meyer, 22
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, who memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game,…
Continue ReadingDay-Wilson helps Duke women edge Pitt in ACC 55-52
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Shayeann Day-Wilson scored 22 points, hitting one of several critical baskets down the stretch, and 10th-seeded Duke edged…
Continue ReadingNantes beats Monaco on penalties to reach French Cup final
PARIS (AP) — Nantes reached the French Cup final for the first time in 22 years by beating Monaco on penalty kicks after an exciting game finished…
Continue ReadingDaniels takes G League route to prepare for NBA career
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Dyson Daniels is among the players seeking to get to the NBA by taking a route that doesn’t include a stop…
Continue ReadingValencia ends Athletic’s run, returns to Copa del Rey final
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Valencia has prevented Athletic Bilbao from reaching its third straight Copa del Rey final with a…
Continue ReadingDurant expected to return for Nets on Thursday against Heat
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant is expected to return from a left knee injury that has sidelined him since…
Continue ReadingNkunku scores 2 to send Leipzig into German Cup semifinals
HANNOVER, Germany (AP) — Christopher Nkunku has continued his free-scoring start to 2022 as Leipzig cruised into the semifinals of the German Cup…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How Abramovich changed the face of English soccer
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Roman Abramovich changed the face of English football by taking over Chelsea in 2003. The Russian billionaire…
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