Midfielders, defenders provide US goals in push for WCup bid
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Midfielders and defenders are the players providing the goals the United States needs to…
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Longtime Steelers GM Kevin Colbert stepping down after draft
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger isn’t the only one with longtime ties to the Pittsburgh Steelers stepping…
Continue ReadingMagic’s Anthony fined for derogatory remarks toward official
NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for directing profane and derogatory remarks toward a game…
Continue ReadingAP source: Arizona State’s Hill resigns amid investigation
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A person familiar with the move has confirmed to The Associated Press that Arizona State…
Continue ReadingSabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres are potentially down to their sixth option at goalie after Michael Houser was placed in the NHL’s…
Continue ReadingNo. 9 Duke’s trip to Louisville headlines ACC’s week ahead
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Ninth-ranked Duke’s trip to Louisville headlines the week ahead in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Blue…
Continue ReadingCowboys owner says sought-after DC Dan Quinn staying put
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Dan Quinn is staying in Dallas as defensive coordinator after being a candidate…
Continue ReadingTroy Terry, Ducks putting together breakthrough season
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry is the epitome of the Anaheim Ducks’ rebuilding efforts over the past four…
Continue ReadingAs retirement looms, Knicks Go chasing history in Pegasus
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Whatever happens Saturday will simply be resume-padding for Knicks Go. His…
Continue ReadingWolfsburg signs American winger Paredes from D.C. for $7.35M
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg has signed American winger Kevin Paredes from Major League Soccer’s D.C. United for a $7.35 million…
Continue ReadingNFL Foundation helping build or refurbish football fields
By The Associated Press The NFL Foundation is awarding a variety of organizations in 30 locales with a total of $6 million to build or refurbish…
Continue ReadingDissed: Olympic snowboarders still irked by secondary status
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — More than 20 years after their sport was brought into the Olympics to give the Games a more…
Continue ReadingWWE star Lynch balances motherhood, beatdowns nearing Rumble
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Becky Lynch balances beatdowns and motherhood as she gets set to defend her WWE Raw women’s championship in one of…
Continue ReadingMan City’s Kyle Walker gets 3-game European ban for red card
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Manchester City defender Kyle Walker will miss round-of-16 games against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League after…
Continue ReadingStar-studded LA Rams host surging 49ers in NFC title game
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams will host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. The…
Continue ReadingRooney says he turned down approach from former club Everton
DERBY, England (AP) — Wayne Rooney has turned down the chance to interview for the manager’s position at former club Everton. Rooney started his…
Continue ReadingEnglish rugby club to scrap Native American branding
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer A leading English rugby club has joined the ranks of professional sports teams rebranding themselves away from…
Continue ReadingBlue bloods showdown: No. 12 Kentucky visits No. 5 Kansas
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer College basketball blue bloods No. 12 Kentucky and No. 5 Kansas meet in the biggest matchup involving a Southeastern…
Continue ReadingPanthers hire Tabor as new special teams coordinator
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have hired Chris Tabor from the Chicago Bears to be their new special teams coordinator. Tabor…
Continue ReadingGladbach crisis deepens as sporting director Max Eberl quits
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Crisis-hit Borussia Mönchengladbach has been left reeling after sporting director Max Eberl quit…
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