Vikings seek new leadership, fire GM Spielman, coach Zimmer
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer.…
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NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola to retire at end of 2022 season
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season…
Continue ReadingAspiring Olympian sweeps 4 Disney races in “Dopey Challenge”
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A 33-year-old aspiring Olympian has set a Walt Disney World marathon weekend record, sweeping all four races in…
Continue ReadingAndrew Jennings, investigative sports reporter, dies at 78
LONDON (AP) — Groundbreaking investigative journalist Andrew Jennings has died. He was 78. Jennings exposed the darker corners of the Olympic…
Continue ReadingJuventus winger Federico Chiesa damages ACL, needs surgery
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus winger Federico Chiesa will undergo surgery after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. It…
Continue Reading8 men lose court case against Man City over abuse claims
LONDON (AP) — Eight men have lost a court case against Manchester City after claiming that abuse they suffered from a former youth soccer coach…
Continue ReadingMATCHDAY: Bologna playing in Serie A despite barely training
By The Associated Press Mid-table Bologna has had virtually no training ahead of a Serie A game at relegation-threatened Cagliari after being placed…
Continue ReadingFrançois Carrard, legal doyen of Olympic sports, dies at 83
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Tthe International Olympic Committee says its former longtime director general François Carrard has died. He was 83.…
Continue ReadingSmith posts record low number and beats big name at Kapalua
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Cameron Smith has a place in the PGA Tour record book for finishing 34-under par.…
Continue ReadingHerbert’s heroics not enough as Chargers fall, miss playoffs
By DANNY WEBSTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Staley is disappointed he won’t get to see, in his mind, one of the best players in…
Continue ReadingCoach Chameleon: Saban’s greatness lies in his adaptability
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Saban strolled off the plane in frigid Indianapolis with a look that got his players’…
Continue ReadingMorant’s dazzling block lifts Grizzlies to 9th straight win
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with their ninth straight win, getting 16…
Continue ReadingBeacom becomes 1st female pitcher for an Australian pro team
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Genevieve Beacom has made history as the first female pitcher for an Australian professional baseball team. The…
Continue ReadingCarlson’s FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders…
Continue ReadingAnfernee Simons scores 31, Portland beats Sacramento 103-88
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the…
Continue ReadingTrevor Zegras leads Ducks past Red Wings 4-3 in SO
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout. Rookie Trevor Zegras had a goal and an assist before scoring…
Continue ReadingKlay Thompson has 17 points in return, Warriors beat Cavs
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 17 points in his return from two devastating injuries that sidelined…
Continue ReadingJudge says Djokovic can stay in Australia but saga not over
By ROD McGUIRK and MARK D. BAKER Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has returned to the tennis court for training, having…
Continue ReadingJokic has 22 points, 18 rebounds, Nuggets beat Thunder 99-95
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 18 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City…
Continue ReadingBarty pulls out Sydney event, heads straight to Melbourne
By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer Ash Barty won both the singles and doubles titles at the Adelaide International. Now the world No. 1 has decided she…
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