British swimmer Hannah Miley announces retirement
LONDON (AP) — Three-time Olympian Hannah Miley of Britain has retired from competitive swimming. The 32-year-old Scottish individual medley…
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British tennis player Johanna Konta announces retirement
LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Johanna Konta has announced her retirement. The 30-year-old Konta reached a high in the rankings of No. 4 and…
Continue ReadingEngland allrounder Stokes ‘fit and hungry’ ahead of Ashes
By The Associated Press England allrounder Ben Stokes has declared himself “fit and hungry” to start the Ashes series against Australia. Stokes…
Continue ReadingAFC has record 12 teams at .500 or better through Week 12
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The NFL has never quite seen a conference like this year’s AFC. Heading into December, only four teams in the…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry, UConn star Azzi Fudd team up on SC30 brand
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is bringing star Connecticut freshman Azzi Fudd into his SC30 Inc. brand in a…
Continue ReadingHouse propels New Mexico past New Mexico State 101-94
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jaelen House scored 29 points to spark New Mexico to a 101-94 victory over New Mexico State. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 19…
Continue ReadingDucks blow late 3-goal lead, beat Kings 5-4 in shootout
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Shattenkirk and Trevor Zegras scored in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks blew a…
Continue ReadingReliever Daniel Hudson returns to Dodgers on 1-year deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year contract. Hudson pitched in 40 games…
Continue ReadingBinnington rebounds, Blues rally to beat Lightning 4-3 in SO
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored the lone goal in a shootout and goalie Jordan Binnington rebounded from a…
Continue ReadingSherfield leads Nevada past Pepperdine 79-66
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Grant Sherfield had 24 points and 10 assists as Nevada topped Pepperdine 79-66. Desmond Cambridge Jr. added 21 points for the…
Continue ReadingTrail Blazers snap 3-game skid with 110-92 win over Detroit
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Detroit Pistons…
Continue ReadingLakers overcome James’ absence to beat Kings 117-92
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 25 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers…
Continue ReadingSuns win 17th straight by beating Warriors 104-96
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton scored 24 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Phoenix Suns…
Continue ReadingMariners sign Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to $115M, 5-yr deal
SEATTLE (AP) — AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners have finalized their $115 million, five-year contract. Ray is coming…
Continue ReadingCeltics’ Freedom calls becoming US citizen ‘unforgettable’
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Enes Freedom will now be linked forever to a word he says he fought for his entire life. The…
Continue ReadingMoore carries San Jose State over South Dakota 61-52
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Omari Moore had 18 points and six rebounds as San Jose State beat South Dakota 61-52. Tibet Gorener had 14 points for the…
Continue ReadingPulliam scores 16, Aztecs rout Long Beach State 72-47
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Trey Pulliam scored 16 points, including the first four in an 18-2 run in the first half that…
Continue ReadingOhio State ices out No. 1 Duke in final minutes, wins 71-66
By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zed Key scored a career-high 20 points and Ohio State held top-ranked Duke scoreless for the…
Continue ReadingCollins sends Saint Louis past Boise State 86-82 in OT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Yuri Collins hit a go-ahead layup and two free throws in the final 34 seconds of overtime to lift Saint Louis to an 86-82…
Continue ReadingAstros sign RHP Neris to $17 million, 2-year deal
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Héctor Neris to a $17 million, two-year contract with an option for 2024, bringing an…
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