Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has announced that former midfielder Xavi Hernández will become its next…
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Yorkshire cricket boss quits as racism crisis shakes sport
LONDON (AP) — The chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club has resigned as the club struggles to contain a crisis over its handling of a former…
Continue ReadingScott Hamilton & Friends skating event to battle cancer
By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer Scott Hamilton always will be known as an Olympic gold medalist. Another part of his legacy is establishing a place…
Continue ReadingChamp Elliott: NASCAR star goes for 2nd Cup championship
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Chase Elliott was supposed to be the king this season in NASCAR. He’s the reigning Cup…
Continue ReadingGolden Knights’ acquisition of Eichel brings more questions
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer NHL forward Jack Eichel arrives in Vegas with a set of questions for the Golden Knights. They don’t know when…
Continue ReadingCowboys’ Prescott puts calf issue to rest, set for Broncos
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says it’s “safe to say” he will…
Continue ReadingJones’ wide receiver role expands to starter for Raiders
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones has been targeted seven times this season and has…
Continue ReadingFor a few hours, bicyclists rule Dubai’s busy superhighway
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For a few brief hours, the skyscraper-lined superhighway that cuts through the center of Dubai emptied of the…
Continue ReadingWhite’s injury, defensive debacle prove costly to Jets
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — First the New York Jets lost quarterback Mike White with a right forearm injury. Then the…
Continue ReadingThunder roar back to beat Lakers again, 107-104
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City…
Continue ReadingBrandon Saad scores twice, leads Blues past Sharks 5-3
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Saad scored twice in his second game back from the COVID-19 list and the St. Louis…
Continue ReadingEberle nets Kraken’s 1st hat trick, Seattle tops Buffalo 5-2
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle had the first hat trick in franchise history by scoring three goals in less than 10…
Continue ReadingBooker scores 27, Suns pull away to beat Rockets 123-111
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Landry Shamet added 19 off the bench and the Phoenix Suns pulled…
Continue ReadingJamie Benn scores in OT, Stars outlast Flames 4-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jamie Benn scored at 2:59 of overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.…
Continue ReadingTitans, Rams: top conference teams with different outlooks
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer They lead their divisions and have been prime contenders for the top spot in their conference — and the only…
Continue ReadingTaylor, ground game help Colts find easy path past Jets
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz threw three touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor rushed for 172 yards and two…
Continue ReadingNo. 24 La.-Lafayette rallies to beat Georgia State 21-17
By DAN MCDONALD Associated Press LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Montrell Johnson had two fourth-quarter touchdown runs and No. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette scored…
Continue ReadingMorgan State halts 9-game slide, tops Delaware State 20-14
BALTIMORE (AP) — Neil Boudreau threw a 72-yard pass, Alfonzo Graham broke off a 70-yard run and Morgan State turned two big plays into back-to-back…
Continue ReadingSchwarber, Pederson decline options, become free agents
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson and Boston infielder-outfielder Kyle Schwarber were among 10 players who became free agents when…
Continue ReadingAthletics relievers Andrew Chafin, Jake Diekman depart
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin declined his portion of a mutual option to stay with the Oakland Athletics, instead…
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