Hall of Fame coach Bill Fitch dies, led Celtics to ’81 title
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Bill Fitch, who guided the Boston Celtics to one of their championships during a Hall of Fame…
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Soccer Foundation endorses Parlow Cone for USSF president
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Foundation has urged its members to reelect Cindy Parlow Cone as U.S. Soccer Federation president rather than…
Continue ReadingElway, Ross, Giants deny claims in Brian Flores lawsuit
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway is refuting Brian Flores’ claim in a lawsuit that his interview…
Continue ReadingOlympic trials finalist is 1st Iowa women’s wrestling signee
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A junior world champion and U.S. Olympic trials finalist is the first member of the Iowa women’s wrestling program’s…
Continue ReadingBroncos promote Darren Mougey to assistant general manager
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos promoted Darren Mougey from player personnel director to assistant general manager on Thursday. Mougey,…
Continue ReadingEEOC wants to join women’s team players in equal pay appeal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has asked for permission to participate in the appeal by American women…
Continue ReadingThiem delays injury comeback until Indian Wells in March
VIENNA (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has delayed his injury comeback after a “minor” setback and now plans to make his return…
Continue ReadingFor Uyghur torchbearer, China’s Olympic flame has gone dark
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — At the age of 17, Kamaltürk Yalqun was chosen to help carry the Olympic flame ahead of the…
Continue ReadingRuggs’ lawyer says he’s viewing post-crash police body video
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs’ lawyer told a judge he has received body-worn camera video from police who arrived…
Continue ReadingReport: Mickelson accuses PGA Tour of ‘obnoxious greed’
KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Phil Mickelson is criticizing the PGA Tour for what he calls “obnoxious greed.” Mickelson…
Continue ReadingAldrich sexual assault scandal hits home far from Blackhawks
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer The Chicago Blackhawks have resolved a pair of lawsuits stemming from the organization’s handling of allegations by a…
Continue ReadingGoodell pressured by Congress to release Washington report
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer Former Washington Commanders employees and members of Congress are pressuring the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell…
Continue ReadingAldrich sexual assault scandal hits home far from Blackhawks
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer The Chicago Blackhawks have resolved a pair of lawsuits stemming from the organization’s handling of allegations…
Continue ReadingAlabama defensive coordinator Golding arrested on DUI charge
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding has been arrested and charged with a DUI. Golding was listed as an inmate in the…
Continue ReadingMercury acquire DeShields in 3-team trade with Sky, Fever
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Phoenix Mercury have acquired Diamond DeShields from the Chicago Sky as part of a three-team deal that also…
Continue ReadingPat Verbeek hired as Anaheim Ducks’ new general manager
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pat Verbeek has been hired as the new general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. He replaces Bob…
Continue ReadingLingard told to stay at Man U because of Greenwood absence
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick says Mason Greenwood’s suspension played a role in the club’s decision to…
Continue ReadingESPN to have all-woman crew for Warriors-Jazz game next week
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Beth Mowins made ESPN history in 2017 when she was the first woman to call a “Monday Night Football” game. She will…
Continue ReadingAP WAS THERE: Steelers win 4th Super Bowl beating Rams
By HAL BOCK AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers came in the heavy favorites and the Los Angeles Rams a double-digit…
Continue ReadingSteelers show NFL dynasty can thrive with 4th title in 1980
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Terry Bradshaw feels blessed to have won four Super Bowls. Lynn Swann is sure he has plenty of teammates…
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