Inter beats Roma 2-0 in Cup, spoils Mourinho’s return
MILAN, Italy (AP) — A pair of brilliant goals from Edin Dzeko and Alexis Sanchez ruined Jose Mourinho’s return to his former club as Inter Milan…
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Iowa apologizes to Badgers wrestler who was target of slurs
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa athletic department has apologized to a Wisconsin wrestler who was the target of racially insensitive remarks…
Continue ReadingZouma jeered, West Ham beats Watford 1-0 to move 4th in EPL
LONDON (AP) — Kurt Zouma got a first taste of the public outcry over his cat-kicking incident during West Ham’s 1-0 win over Watford in the…
Continue ReadingProsecutors won’t file charges against Dodgers pitcher Bauer
By BRIAN MELLEY and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors won’t charge Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer for…
Continue ReadingLeVert thrilled to be chasing a championship with Cavaliers
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Caris LeVert believes he’s where he belongs. The 27-year-old guard was acquired by Cleveland…
Continue ReadingInjuries lead to inconsistency in Baylor slide from top spot
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Reigning national champion Baylor was the last undefeated team and ranked No. 1 before a rash of injuries. The…
Continue ReadingIowa athletics appoints interim diversity, inclusion leader
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa athletic department announced Lew Montgomery will serve in an interim role in support of the department’s…
Continue ReadingCollege athlete group files complaint, seeks employee status
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer An advocacy group for college athletes has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. The goal is to…
Continue ReadingNewcastle out of EPL’s bottom 3 with 3-1 win over Everton
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Kieran Trippier has scored off a dipping free kick to cap Newcastle’s 3-1 win over Everton that lifted his team out of…
Continue ReadingSteelers hire Frisman Jackson as wide receivers coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Carolina Panthers assistant Frisman Jackson is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson replaces…
Continue ReadingTitans extend contracts for GM Robinson, coach Vrabel
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans wasted little time making sure general manager Jon Robinson…
Continue ReadingTop 20 most popular television shows for the week
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics in Beijing has won the week for prime-time ratings. The top four out of 20 shows last…
Continue ReadingRockies’ Bud Black agrees to one-year extension through ’23
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black has agreed to a one-year extension through the 2023 season. Black has a 349-359 record over five…
Continue ReadingShaq, Usher and Mayer shows all highlight Super Bowl week
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingScott Niedermayer joins Anaheim Ducks’ front office
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Fame defenseman Scott Niedermayer has joined the Anaheim Ducks’ front office as a special advisor to the hockey…
Continue ReadingVentura: ‘Natural reaction’ to suspect burly players of PEDs
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Ventura understands why some people might be suspicious of any players who appear bulked up…
Continue ReadingSmith becomes 1 of 5 minority head coaches with Texans hire
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Lovie Smith was introduced as the new head coach of the Houston Texans on Tuesday. Smith, who is…
Continue ReadingCriticism mounts against Indiana transgender athlete ban
By CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Opponents are continuing to ramp up pressure against an Indiana bill that…
Continue ReadingMoose attacks Iditarod rookie’s sled team, injures 4 dogs
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A bull moose spent more than an hour stomping on the sled dog team of a rookie Iditarod…
Continue ReadingBrazilian team Palmeiras reaches final of Club World Cup
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — South American champions Palmeiras have reached the final of the Club World Cup by defeating African winners…
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