Injuries cause reigning champion Bucks to struggle early
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been quite themselves as they’ve opened their NBA title…
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Illini’s Cockburn to sit 3 games for selling items too early
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The NCAA has suspended Illinois center Kofi Cockburn for the first three games of the season because he sold apparel and…
Continue ReadingAfter emotional week, Panthers seeking some normalcy
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A wild opening stretch for the Panthers is over. Monday was simply a back-to-work day…
Continue ReadingNHL suspends Canadiens forward Paquette 2 games for boarding
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette two games without pay for boarding Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor…
Continue ReadingCelta ends Rayo’s winning streak at home in Spanish league
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Radamel Falcao has been held scoreless as Rayo Vallecano’s winning run at home was halted by…
Continue ReadingBarcelona’s Aguero out at least 3 months after heart tests
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says striker Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for at least three months after undergoing heart tests. The club…
Continue ReadingPackers staying quiet on Bakhtiari’s status for Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he knows whether 2020 All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari will make his 2021 debut…
Continue ReadingPanel OKs payment in Univ. of Iowa women’s swimming suit
By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa panel responsible for resolving lawsuits against the state has agreed to pay nearly…
Continue ReadingCavs’ Love placed in health protocols, out indefinitely
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has been placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols…
Continue ReadingBoilermakers, Hoosiers facing different postseason fates
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers need one more win to become bowl eligible. The Indiana Hoosiers must…
Continue ReadingPulisic could make Chelsea return in Champions League
By The Associated Press Christian Pulisic traveled with Chelsea to Sweden, and the American winger could make his first appearance with the team in 2…
Continue ReadingSharks remove 1 player from COVID list, add another
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks removed one of their seven players from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol but added another as they…
Continue Reading‘Best path’: Marshall leaders laud move to Sun Belt
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer Marshall officials are praising the school’s move to the Sun Belt Conference as a great opportunity to boost its…
Continue ReadingNebraska’s Frost: It’s hard to ignore speculation about job
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Coach Scott Frost says his fourth season at Nebraska has fallen well short of his…
Continue ReadingSaints QB Winston’s season over because of major knee injury
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton says quarterback Jameis Winston has been diagnosed with torn knee…
Continue ReadingBills seek new stadium funding deal in place by end of year
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A Buffalo Bills official says time is running short on the team reaching a financing…
Continue ReadingNHL defends disciplinary decisions in Blackhawks scandal
By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writers Commissioner Gary Bettman is defending the NHL’s handling of disciplinary matters following an…
Continue ReadingThorns appoint former goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc as GM
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns have named former goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc as the team’s new…
Continue ReadingRavens LB Malik Harrison struck by stray bullet in Cleveland
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baltimore Ravens starting linebacker Malik Harrison is recovering after being struck in the leg by…
Continue ReadingBryce Williams’ injury leaves another runner out for Gophers
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has likely lost another running back to a season-ending injury. Bryce Williams is…
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