Roma beats Spezia 2-0 to relieve pressure on Mourinho
ROME (AP) — Roma has relieved a bit of pressure on José Mourinho by beating relegation-threatened Spezia 2-0 in Serie A. Chris Smalling and Roger…
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UConn’s Mir McLean leaves program, to transfer
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn sophomore forward Mir McLean has left the program and will transfer, UConn coach Geno Auriemma announced. McLean was a…
Continue ReadingRams’ Ramsey, Higbee placed on COVID-19 list, out vs. Cards
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams won’t have defensive back Jalen Ramsey or tight end Tyler Higbee on…
Continue ReadingUSA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have reached a $380 million settlement with hundreds of…
Continue ReadingWilliams leads Northern Illinois over Chicago State 70-59
CHICAGO (AP) — Keshawn Williams had 18 points as Northern Illinois topped Chicago State 70-59. Brandon Betson led the Cougars on Monday with 15…
Continue ReadingElko aims to get Duke back to recent run of football success
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — New Duke coach Mike Elko is focused on getting the Blue Devils back to their recent run of…
Continue ReadingCOVID issues prompt NBA to postpone Bulls’ next 2 games
CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA has postponed the Chicago Bulls’ next two games, with 10 of the team’s players in the league’s health and safety…
Continue ReadingEx-NFL player Bellamy gets 3 years for COVID relief fraud
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL player Josh Bellamy has been sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over…
Continue ReadingWomen’s team players, US Soccer extend labor deal 3 months
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer The U.S. Soccer Federation and the union for its women’s national team agreed to a three-month extension of their…
Continue ReadingHero Kanu heads international class of college FB signings
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer American colleges are again tapping the European pipeline for football recruits. The early signing period begins…
Continue ReadingAlex Morgan heads home to California with NWSL’s Wave
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Alex Morgan is returning to her home state, joining the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League…
Continue ReadingInjury-hit UConn down to No. 7, lowest Top 25 spot since ’07
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UConn has dropped to seventh in the women’s AP Top 25, its lowest ranking since 2007. South Carolina…
Continue ReadingParis to stage 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on River Seine
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Thousands of Olympic athletes on boats cruising along the River Seine toward the sun setting like a giant gold…
Continue ReadingStephenson’s season-long resiliency peaks during big night
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson has been quite the discovery since being acquired…
Continue ReadingLouisville deputy AD Heird appointed as interim director
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville deputy athletic director Josh Heird has been appointed as interim AD to replace Vince Tyra. Heird’s appointment…
Continue ReadingAP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Jameson Williams have been…
Continue ReadingBaylor becomes fourth No. 1 in last 4 weeks in AP Top 25
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Baylor won the national championship last season without ever reaching No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The Bears are…
Continue ReadingRaducanu positive for COVID; US Open champ out of exhibition
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has tested positive for COVID-19 and has pulled out of an exhibition tennis…
Continue ReadingMan United game postponed as EPL coronavirus cases hit high
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The English Premier League has reported its highest weekly coronavirus infections as Manchester…
Continue ReadingShiffrin rival Vlhova sticks to reduced World Cup schedule
By ERIC WILLEMSEN Associated Press Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova will stick to her reduced World Cup schedule this season. That makes it unlikely…
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