Four-time U.S. Olympic hammer thrower Jud Logan dead at 62
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — Jud Logan, a four-time U.S. Olympian in hammer throw who was also a successful college track coach at Ashland University, has…
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Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal announces he’s entering NFL draft
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal is entering the NFL draft rather than returning to the Badgers next season. Chenal announced…
Continue ReadingOkros scores 15 to lead Drexel over Towson 65-61
PHILADELPHIA — Mate Okros posted 15 points as Drexel narrowly beat Towson 65-61. Okros shot 5 for 6 on 3-pointers. Terry Nolan Jr. made a 3-pointer…
Continue ReadingFCS issues COVID-19 contingency plan for upcoming title game
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — A contingency plan is in place for the FCS championship game if Montana State or North Dakota State are impacted by the…
Continue ReadingAlabama State tops Mississippi Valley State 84-75
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Kenny Strawbridge had a career-high 27 points as Alabama State topped Mississippi Valley State 84-75. Robert Carpenter led the…
Continue ReadingNets ‘hopeful’ Irving can debut Wednesday against Pacers
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash says the organization is “hopeful” that Kyrie Irving could…
Continue ReadingBrowns RB Kareem Hunt won’t make return against Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury when the Browns face Pittsburgh. The…
Continue ReadingRockets suspend leading scorer Wood, Porter for bad behavior
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Houston Rockets suspended guard Kevin Porter Jr. and forward Christian Wood for Monday’s…
Continue ReadingBob Halloran, former Las Vegas sports executive, dies at 87
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — A former sportscaster for CBS Sports who later organized major boxing events as an executive in Las Vegas has died.…
Continue ReadingEagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand
By The Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and tight end Dallas Goedert along with 10 others on the…
Continue ReadingNBA reschedules postponed games, makes other adjustments
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA has rescheduled all 11 games that were postponed in December for virus-related reasons and either…
Continue ReadingSevilla beats Cádiz 1-0 to reduce Real Madrid’s Liga lead
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sevilla has cut into Real Madrid’s lead of the Spanish league after winning at Cádiz…
Continue ReadingMbappe hat trick as PSG beats Vannes 4-0 in French Cup
PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappe has scored a second-half hat trick as French Cup holder Paris Saint-Germain won at fourth-tier Vannes 4-0 to reach the…
Continue ReadingOklahoma QB Williams enters portal, says Sooners an option
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams says he is entering his name in the transfer portal so he can speak…
Continue ReadingRaiders rookie Nate Hobbs arrested on misdemeanor DUI charge
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Las Vegas Raiders rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs was arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge shortly after the team…
Continue ReadingSmart can rewrite legacy by ending Georgia’s title drought
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer By bringing the Bulldogs to another national title game, coach Kirby Smart has made Georgia a regular part of the…
Continue ReadingUSA Swimming cancels 1st major meet of year due to COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Swimming has canceled its first major meet of the year because of the surge in COVID-19 cases. The TYR Pro Swim…
Continue ReadingAustin FC and Ring agree to new designated player contract
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Veteran midfielder and club captain Alex Ring has agreed to a multiyear contract with MLS team Austin that also makes him one…
Continue ReadingLSU has QB questions in Texas Bowl against Kansas State
The Associated Press LSU looks to extend its winning streak to three games behind interim coach Brad Davis in Tuesday night’s Texas Bowl. Ed…
Continue ReadingThompson to lead Kansas State against LSU in Texas Bowl
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback Skylar Thompson will return from an ankle injury to start for Kansas State in the…
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