Italy coach Mancini defends call-up of Mario Balotelli
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini has dismissed suggestions that recalling forward Mario Balotelli to the Italy squad after a…
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FIFA links more World Cups to averting migrant deaths at sea
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has linked his plan for biennial World Cups to giving more hope to…
Continue ReadingLPGA has new sponsor, big commitment for developmental tour
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — The LPGA Tour has a new title sponsor for its developmental tour and a bold commitment. Epson America is raising prize…
Continue ReadingPremier League says 4 COVID-19 cases need for a postponement
LONDON (AP) — Premier League clubs must have a minimum of four positive coronavirus cases within their playing squad before requesting a…
Continue ReadingGermany defender Niklas Süle to leave Bayern Munich for free
MUNICH (AP) — Germany defender Niklas Süle is leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Bayern chairman Oliver Kahn says the 26-year-old…
Continue ReadingNorwegian skiers, other Olympic hopefuls positive for virus
OSLO (AP) — Two members of Norway’s women’s cross-country team and a U.S. bobsledder have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of next…
Continue ReadingEngland without Farrell and possibly May for Six Nations
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer England rugby coach Eddie Jones says captain Owen Farrell will miss the entire Six Nations because of an ankle…
Continue ReadingBulls F Jones could miss 6-8 weeks with broken finger
CHICAGO (AP) — The banged-up Chicago Bulls lost another player to a long-term injury when forward Derrick Jones Jr. broke his right index finger…
Continue ReadingTough trip to China ahead, Anderson sees gift of world stage
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — There is part of Jamie Anderson that wishes these upcoming Olympics weren’t in…
Continue ReadingBeltrán brings his own baggage to next year’s Hall ballot
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer With Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling off the ballot, next year’s Baseball Hall of Fame vote…
Continue ReadingFor Nodar: Georgian luge family makes a return to Olympics
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Saba Kumaritashvili (KOO’-mah-ree-tahsh-VEE’-lee) says he’s proudly following his cousin’s path to…
Continue ReadingRams hope 3rd time is a charm in NFC title matchup vs. 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The San Francisco 49ers are hoping their recent regular-season dominance over the Los Angeles Rams extends to…
Continue ReadingArizona State at No. 3 Arizona tops Pac-12 week
By The Associated Press Rivalry week hits the Pac-12 this week. No. 3 Arizona looks to bounce back from a 75-59 loss to No. 7 UCLA against Arizona…
Continue ReadingNo. 7 UCLA defeats No. 3 Arizona 75-59 in Pac-12 showdown
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang and Jules Bernard scored 15 points each and seventh-ranked UCLA used gritty…
Continue ReadingOilers rally, topple Canucks 3-2 in OT behind McDavid’s goal
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Connor McDavid scored with 23.4 seconds left in overtime, powering the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 comeback win…
Continue ReadingPredators beat Kraken 4-2 for 3rd straight win
By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Mattias Ekholm scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Nashville Predators beat…
Continue ReadingChina’s Olympics COVID measures test residents’ patience
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Repeated COVID-19 testing of millions of Beijing residents is starting to test the patience of…
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Edwards has 40 points, Timberwolves down Blazers 109-107
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 40 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied in the fourth…
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Colorado completes comeback in 82-78 win over Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jabari Walker scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Colorado overcame an early deficit to beat Oregon 82-78 Tuesday…
Continue ReadingNorris lifts UC Santa Barbara past CS Northridge 72-45
LOS ANGELES — Miles Norris had a career-high 31 points as UC Santa Barbara romped past Cal State Northridge 72-45. Norris hit 11 of 13 shots,…
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