5 players in, $120M spent: Newcastle goes big in January
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle was always likely to be the English Premier League’s most active club in the January transfer window because…
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Wisconsin hires Bobby Engram as offensive coordinator
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s new offensive coordinator is coming from the pro ranks. Bobby Engram has spent eight seasons with the…
Continue ReadingNice knocks holder PSG out of French Cup on penalty kicks
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Nice coach Christophe Galtier outwitted Paris Saint-Germain as his side won a tense penalty…
Continue ReadingMercury trade Vaughn to Dream for draft pick
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury have traded center Kia Vaughn to the Atlanta Dream for a 2023 third-round pick. Vaughn played a key role in…
Continue ReadingArizona State hires Glenn Thomas as offensive coordinator
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired veteran NFL and college assistant coach Glenn Thomas as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.…
Continue ReadingUtah’s Ingles out after MRI shows torn ACL in right knee
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles tore a ligament in his right knee that will require surgery. He is out indefinitely after an MRI…
Continue ReadingHoosiers longtime PA announcer Chuck Crabb retires at 71
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Chuck Crabb, the public address announcer for Indiana men’s basketball games and many other Hoosiers sports for over…
Continue ReadingImproved Davis, better chemistry boosting No. 11 Wisconsin
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin figured to take a step back this season. The Badgers instead have made a major…
Continue ReadingJohn Harbaugh confident Ravens will bounce back next season
TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens coach John Harbaugh is “fired up” and ready to turn Baltimore into a…
Continue ReadingNew Chicago Bears coach and GM focus on making big changes
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — New Bears head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles are focused on laying a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor criticized again for not wearing a mask
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing fresh criticism for his decision to shed his face…
Continue ReadingBlazers’ Little to have surgery, will miss rest of season
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little will miss the rest of the season because of…
Continue ReadingBeard returning with fond feelings, Tech fans feel betrayed
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Chris Beard has fond memories of his time at Texas Tech. Red Raiders fans feel betrayed by the coach who left…
Continue ReadingMidfielder Ndombele back to Lyon on loan from Tottenham
PARIS (AP) — Central midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has returned to former club Lyon until the end of the season in a pay loan from English Premier…
Continue ReadingDevils coach Lindy Ruff to miss 2 games after father’s death
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff will miss the next two games following the death of his father in western Canada. Leeson…
Continue ReadingWild LW Jordan Greenway gets 3-year, $9 million extension
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild and left wing Jordan Greenway have agreed to a three-year, $9 million contract extension. It runs through…
Continue ReadingThe Innovation Game: Hanyu pushes figure skating boundaries
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer One of the most difficult things to do in sports is originate, to create a new jump, trick or stunt nobody has ever…
Continue Reading‘I want to jump’: Growing Olympic ski jumpers starts young
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer FOX RIVER GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Only one American ski jumper has ever won an Olympic medal and it dates to the very…
Continue ReadingNew coach Daboll ready to get to work with Giants
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A personable and quick-witted Brian Daboll plans to rebuild the New York Giants…
Continue ReadingUS defender George Bello joins Bundesliga club Bielefeld
BIELEFELD, Germany (AP) — United States defender George Bello has joined German first division team Arminia Bielefeld from Atlanta United on the…
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