Browns’ Chubb, Vikings’ Jefferson among best bets to score
By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch The fantasy playoffs are at hand, and scoring is at a premium so make sure these players are in your lineups. It’s…
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Bills QB Allen intent on playing despite sprained left foot
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is intent on playing against the Carolina Panthers…
Continue ReadingItaly and Argentina to play soccer’s ‘Finalissima’ in London
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European champion Italy and Copa America winner Argentina will play each other in London on June 1. UEFA and CONMEBOL did…
Continue ReadingKathy Flores, women’s rugby legend as player and coach, dies
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press The legendary rugby player, coach and leader of the women’s sport in the U.S., Kathleen “Kathy” Flores, has…
Continue ReadingParedes hurts ankle, will miss US exhibition vs Bosnia
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Paredes has injured his left ankle in training and will miss the United States’ soccer exhibition against Bosnia and…
Continue ReadingHamilton receives knighthood days after losing F1 title
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton has picked up a new title only days after losing one on the track. The seven-time Formula One champion…
Continue ReadingMunich city council backs NFL games at home of Bayern
MUNICH (AP) — The Munich city council has given its backing to a bid to host regular-season NFL games at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich.…
Continue ReadingBrowns’ COVID cases grow, Mayfield, Stefanski test positive
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns’ COVID-19 outbreak has widened and worsened. Quarterback Baker Mayfield and coach…
Continue ReadingJimmie Johnson to run Indy 500 and full IndyCar schedule
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Jimmie Johnson will run the Indianapolis 500 and the entire IndyCar schedule next year. The seven-time NASCAR…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid players Modric and Marcelo positive for virus
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid says midfielder Luka Modric and defender Marcelo have tested positive for the coronavirus. Madrid has not given any…
Continue ReadingIn tears, Aguero announces retirement due to heart problem
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his immediate retirement for health reasons. The 33-year-old…
Continue ReadingAmnesty flags Qatar rights abuses with French soccer body
PARIS (AP) — Human rights activists with Amnesty International have urged the French soccer federation to pay attention to rights violations of…
Continue ReadingBarclays to invest $40M in English women’s soccer as sponsor
LONDON (AP) — Barclays is doubling its investment in English women’s football as part of its sponsorship of the top two divisions. The bank has…
Continue ReadingTom Brady keeps hitting milestones at age 44
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Tom Brady keeps hitting new milestones at age 44. Brady threw his 700th career touchdown pass in the regular…
Continue ReadingTurnaround: Cavs winning games, respect with shocking start
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers’ plan, crafted last summer by the team’s front office and coaching staff, called…
Continue ReadingHorvat rallies Canucks past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 5th in row
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Bo Horvat scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks rallied from three goals down to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Continue ReadingAyton returns to pace Suns in 111-107 win over Blazers in OT
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 28 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a non-COVID-19 illness,…
Continue ReadingDonato’s goal vs. former team helps Kraken beat Sharks 3-1
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Donato broke a scoreless tie early in the third period of his return to San Jose and…
Continue Reading‘Kentucky United’ telethon raises $3M for tornado victims
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A telethon hosted by the University of Kentucky Athletics has raised more than $3 million in donations with matching funds to…
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UC Davis deals Oregon State ninth straight defeat, 71-64
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Ezra Manjon poured in a career-high 27 points and UC Davis defeated Oregon State 71-64, handing the Beavers their ninth…
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