No. 14 Villanova beats DePaul for 22nd straight time, 67-43
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Justin Moore scored 16 points, Collin Gillespie had 14 and No. 14 Villanova beat DePaul 67-43…
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Chicago Bears hire Chiefs’ Ryan Poles as general manager
CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Poles has been hired as Chicago’s general manager. The move comes almost 15 years after the former offensive tackle signed…
Continue ReadingBurton leads Richmond past Rhode Island 70-63
KINGSTON, R.I. — Tyler Burton recorded 14 points and 13 rebounds to carry Richmond to a 70-63 win over Rhode Island. Antwan Walker led the Rams on…
Continue ReadingFocus on Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, Argentina’s Dybala
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — With World Cup spots secured, Brazil and Argentina appear set to test players in qualifying…
Continue Reading4th-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols lose Keyen Green to torn ACL
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The fourth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols will be without center Keyen Green for the rest of the season after she tore an ACL…
Continue ReadingIowa’s Caitlin Clark sets Big Ten record with 17 assists
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 20 points, a career-high 17 assists and seven rebounds, nearly missing her third triple-double in…
Continue ReadingFlyers’ Yandle sets Iron Man mark in 965th straight game
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle has broken the NHL record by playing in his 965th consecutive game. The 35-year-old…
Continue ReadingSan Diego’s finest: Jon Rahm back at friendly Torrey Pines
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jon Rahm is a Spaniard who lives in Arizona, but he occupies a prominent place in San Diego’s…
Continue ReadingBills OC Brian Daboll has second interview with Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has had his second interview for the New York Giants head coaching…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Marquette showing toughness in Smart’s debut season
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette’s postseason hopes were teetering as the new year arrived. The Golden Eagles had…
Continue ReadingLakers’ Davis returns from knee injury in win over Nets
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Davis’ knee felt good. Once he gets his conditioning back, perhaps the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingBig Papi elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling left out
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars…
Continue ReadingNFL divisional round averages record 38.2 million viewers
NEW YORK (AP) — The four NFL divisional round playoff games had the highest average viewers on record with 38.2 million tuning in on television and…
Continue ReadingCold play: Hats, gloves, long pants for US WCup qualifier
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Long pants, gloves and some hats were in use as the U.S. prepared for Thursday night’s…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox announce deal with Cuban OF Oscar Colás
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have added another name to their rich Cuban history, agreeing to a contract…
Continue ReadingRodgers says once he retires, he won’t make any comeback
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he can’t envision a scenario in which he comes out of retirement once he…
Continue ReadingNFL to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super Bowl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super…
Continue ReadingAll 8 USFL teams to play in Birmingham for first season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The newly re-formed USFL will play every game in Birmingham, Alabama during its inaugural season. The eight-team…
Continue ReadingMcPherson’s ‘called shot’ energizes playoff run for Bengals
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson is getting plenty of attention since his “called shot” field…
Continue ReadingKobayashi seeks 3rd Rolex before WEC leadership role begins
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kamui Kobayashi is seeking a third victory this weekend in the Rolex 24 at Daytona…
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