Biffle trying to race into Daytona 500 after 5-year absence
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former NASCAR Cup Series regular Greg Biffle is trying to make the Daytona 500 for the…
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MATCHDAY: Juventus hosts Torino for the Derby della Mole
By The Associated Press Juventus hosts Torino for the Turin Derby after Danilo’s injury-time equalizer at Atalanta on Sunday stretched Juve’s…
Continue ReadingBarcelona held 1-1 by Napoli, Rangers win in Dortmund in EL
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press After dropping out of the Champions League, Barcelona now faces a difficult task just to qualify for the round of…
Continue ReadingMballa, Williams carry Buffalo past Eastern Michigan 83-69
YPSILANTI, Mich. — Josh Mballa had 19 points and 13 rebounds as Buffalo beat Eastern Michigan 83-69. Jeenathan Williams added 18 points for the…
Continue ReadingRacing Royalty: Petty lineage back in spotlight at Daytona
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Richard Petty’s grandson is set to make his NASCAR national series debut. Thad…
Continue ReadingNo. 20 BYU women win 29th straight home game
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Shaylee Gonzales had 19 points and eight rebounds, Paisley Harding added 18 points and No. 20 BYU eased past Loyola Marymount…
Continue ReadingBroncos hire Rams assistants Evero, Stukes as coordinators
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Broncos have hired three assistants from the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams’ coaching staff, including…
Continue ReadingFormer Angels employee convicted in Skaggs’ overdose death
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been convicted of providing Angels pitcher…
Continue ReadingDefending champ Sky re-sign Quigley, Vandersloot, Copper
CHICAGO (AP) — The defending WNBA champion Chicago Sky have re-signed three-time All-Stars Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot and finals MVP…
Continue ReadingJusan Hamilton becomes 1st Daytona 500 Black race director
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jusan Hamilton is set to become the first Black race director in Daytona 500 history. He…
Continue ReadingNHL fines Predators coach $25k for inappropriate conduct
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has fined Nashville Predators coach John Hynes $25,000 for inappropriate conduct at the end of a 4-1 loss to Washington.…
Continue ReadingRutgers Harper has hand injury, day-to-day for No. 5 Purdue
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers leading scorer Ron Harper Jr. injured his left hand late in a win over No. 12 Illinois, and his status for…
Continue ReadingHard Rock has 3 potential sites for a New York City casino
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The chairperson of the Hard Rock gambling, hospitality and entertainment company says it…
Continue ReadingVikings season O’Connell’s new staff with Pettine, Donatell
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kevin O’Connell will have plenty of experience on his staff with the Minnesota…
Continue Reading‘I hate this sport!’: Rage, teen tears and Olympic collapse
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Russia’s trio of teenage figure skating stars each enter an uncertain future after what may…
Continue ReadingCordeiro tries to oust Cone, regain US Soccer presidency
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A behind-the-scenes scuffle is taking place for American soccer’s leadership. Carlos Cordeiro…
Continue ReadingThreat to MLB openers increases, talks end after 15 minutes
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The threat to opening day on March 31 appeared to intensify when the drawn-out talks to end Major…
Continue ReadingPederson’s staff with Jags includes OC Taylor, DC Caldwell
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer New Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson announced his full staff Thursday. It includes Press Taylor as offensive…
Continue ReadingWHAT TO WATCH: Shiffrin’s last event, figure skating pairs
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — If Mikaela Shiffrin exits the Beijing Olympics without a medal, it won’t be for lack of trying.…
Continue ReadingToday’s best, yesterday’s stars set to shine at NBA All-Star
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer The NBA’s All-Star weekend is about fashion and fun, Saturday night slams and celebrating the very best in…
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