ESPN shift in Australian Open coverage challenging for fans
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Tennis fans used to staying up through the night to watch the Australian Open have had to change their viewing habits…
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MLB’s snail-paced lockout talks to resume with union offer
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Locked out baseball players plan to make a counteroffer to management on Monday, 11 days after…
Continue ReadingOliva Pinto, Nieves share lead at Latin America Amateur
LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Segundo Oliva Pinto of Argentina is still on good form and shares the lead after one round of the Latin…
Continue ReadingVikings interview Browns’ Cook, Pats’ Wolf for GM job
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have completed their first round of general manager interviews. They met virtually with Cleveland vice…
Continue ReadingTitans defenders feeling healthy, ready to peak in playoffs
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee linebacker Bud Dupree feels as good as he’s been all season and…
Continue ReadingCal coach Justin Wilcox signs extension through 2027
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California football coach Justin Wilcox has signed an extension through the 2027 season. Wilcox was rewarded with the…
Continue ReadingValeri leaves Timbers for Lanus in Argentina’s top division
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is heading home to Argentina. The Timbers…
Continue ReadingBassett loaned to Feyenoord by Rapids through 2022-23 season
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Midfielder Cole Bassett was loaned by Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids to the Dutch club Feyenoord through the…
Continue ReadingGaby Lopez opens new LPGA season with 67 for 1-shot lead
By JEFF BABINEAU Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gaby Lopez began the new year asking 2022 to surprise her. She opened the LPGA Tour season…
Continue ReadingRoma recovers to beat 2nd-division Lecce 3-1 in Italian Cup
ROME (AP) — Roma recovered from an early deficit to beat second-division Lecce 3-1 and reach the Italian Cup quarterfinals. José Mourinho’s side…
Continue ReadingESPN will not send reporters to Beijing Olympics
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN has joined the increasing number of media companies that will not be sending reporters to next month’s Beijing…
Continue ReadingJota leads Liverpool past Arsenal into League Cup final
LONDON (AP) — Diogo Jota stepped up in Mohamed Salah’s absence with two goals to lead Liverpool to a 2-0 victory at Arsenal and into a League Cup…
Continue ReadingGiants have second GM interview with 49ers’ Adam Peters.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants seemingly have finished their interviews for a general manager, meeting with San Francisco 49ers…
Continue ReadingCoastal QB McCall to miss spring practice after surgery
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall will miss spring football practice after an offseason surgery. The school announced…
Continue Reading100%: Chief medical officer says all US Olympians vaccinated
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Olympic top doctor says all of the 200-plus athletes heading to Beijing for the…
Continue ReadingCopa exit becomes Barcelona’s latest setback; Madrid rallies
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona’s list of disappointments this season got longer with a loss to Athletic Bilbao in the…
Continue ReadingInfantino focuses on tackling workload in player talks
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has assured players that a reshaped international calendar will…
Continue ReadingRobot umpires at home plate moving up to Triple-A for 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires have been given a promotion and will be just one step from the major leagues this season. Major League Baseball is…
Continue ReadingMusher’s dog killed when team crossed busy Alaska highway
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A dog was killed and another ran off after a pickup collided with a sled team that was crossing a busy highway in Alaska.…
Continue ReadingNCAA ratifies new constitution, paving way to restructuring
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA member schools have ratified a new, pared-down constitution. It clears the…
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