Najakima and top amateurs share lead in Asia-Pacific Amateur
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The stars are showing up early in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The seven-way tie for the lead in Dubai…
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Emery ends Newcastle rumors, says he’s staying at Villarreal
VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Unai Emery has put an end to rumors about him joining Newcastle and says he will stay as coach with Villarreal despite…
Continue ReadingNCAA denies Oklahoma St appeal, Cowboys get postseason ban
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA has upheld a one-year postseason ban and other penalties against the Oklahoma State men’s basketball…
Continue ReadingMedvedev advances, Tsitsipas retires at Paris Masters
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev stayed in contention for the year-end No. 1 ranking by defeating Ilya Ivashka of Belarus 7-5, 6-4…
Continue ReadingUS beats Spain to set up BJK Cup semifinal against Russia
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — The United States won both singles matches against Spain to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean…
Continue ReadingSaints’ Thomas out for season after setback; Hill practices
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints two-time All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas says he won’t play this season…
Continue ReadingGiants RB Saquon Barkley and 3 others in COVID-19 protocol
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants injured star running Saquon Barkley and two other starters did not…
Continue ReadingKawasaki Frontale wins 2nd straight J-League title
TOKYO (AP) — Kawaskai Frontale has won its second consecutive J-League title by drawing 1-1 with the Urawa Reds. Kawasaki now has won four league…
Continue ReadingWings, Coyotes, Senators, Sabres at different rebuild stages
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL’s rebuilding teams are at very different stages early this season. The Detroit Red Wings are finally…
Continue ReadingBackup QBs shine across NFL in Week 8
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer From Mike White’s memorable starting debut to Cooper Rush’s prime-time comeback, as well as a rare win for…
Continue ReadingHamilton-Verstappen rivalry is F1’s best duel in years
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer Lewis Hamilton is Formula One’s biggest star. Max Verstappen is the challenger trying to dethrone him. Together…
Continue ReadingBraves GM Anthopoulos has COVID-19, misses Series clincher
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos tested positive for COVID-19 and wasn’t with the…
Continue ReadingFilly dies from training injury at Santa Anita’s fall meet
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A 4-year-old filly died from an injury suffered during training at Santa Anita on closing day of the track’s fall meet.…
Continue ReadingMiller scores in overtime, Canucks rally to beat Rangers 3-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — J.T. Miller scored his second goal of the game 2:22 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the…
Continue ReadingHertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres 5-3
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomás Hertl had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3.…
Continue ReadingLeBron, Westbrook propel Lakers past Rockets again, 119-117
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook added 27…
Continue ReadingFall scores in first half, LAFC plays Whitecaps to 1-1 draw
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mamadou Fall scored in first-half stoppage time and LAFC played the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw. The result means the…
Continue ReadingDuchene’s overtime goal sends Predators past Flames 3-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Duchene scored at 1:37 of overtime, giving the Nashville Predators a 3-2 win over Calgary on Tuesday night and…
Continue ReadingTerry extends point streak to 9 as Ducks blank Devils 4-0
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry had two goals and an assist to extend his point streak to nine games, John Gibson…
Continue ReadingPaul now 3rd in all-time assists, Suns beat Pelicans 112-100
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, Chris Paul added 14 points and 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns…
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