Erling Haaland, Sam Kerr are English footballers of the year
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland has been voted footballer of the year in England for his prolific debut…
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Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Aaron Rodgers nearly upended the NFL schedule two years ago when he told some within the Green Bay Packers organization…
Continue ReadingRolling with Jokic-Murray combo, Nuggets prepare for Western Conference finals
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said it was around December when he thought this could be a…
Continue ReadingCarolina Hurricanes ride collective scoring into the East final of the NHL playoffs
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes keep finding the back of the net despite losing multiple talented goal…
Continue ReadingRookie Casey Schmitt has 4 hits for historic start, Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-2
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Rookie Casey Schmitt had four more hits, including a two-run homer, and Alex Cobb blanked Arizona…
Continue ReadingNuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 32 points, Jamal Murray added 26 and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western…
Continue ReadingHintz has 2 goals, Pavelski scores again as Stars take 3-2 series lead over Kraken
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars have their top line back together — and are a victory away from advancing to…
Continue ReadingEx-NRL star Hayne sent back to jail on sexual assault charges, eligible for parole in 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Former National Rugby League star Jarryd Hayne has been sent back to jail after being found guilty on two counts of sexual…
Continue ReadingEovaldi strikes out career-high 12 in Rangers’ 4-0 win over A’s
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi set a career high with 12 strikeouts and extended his scoreless streak to…
Continue ReadingJesper Fast scores on OT power play, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi on a power play at 7:09 of overtime to…
Continue ReadingTatum’s 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum missed his first six 3-pointers before he drilled two straight clutch ones late in…
Continue ReadingRays improve to 30-9 after beating Yankees 8-2 behind Josh Lowe’s 5 RBIs
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Lowe drove in a career-high five runs, Drew Rasmussen extended his scoreless streak against…
Continue ReadingAyton out with injury as Suns face potential elimination in Game 6 vs Nuggets
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns will be without starters Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul as they try to avoid postseason elimination in Game 6 of the…
Continue ReadingRangers designate veteran pitcher Ian Kennedy for assignment
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Ian Kennedy has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after a…
Continue ReadingSei Young Kim shoots bogey-free 66 for lead in LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Sei Young Kim shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 on Thursday at tree-lined Upper Montclair Country Club to take the first-round lead…
Continue ReadingRaiders sign 5 drafted players, including third-round WR Tre Tucker
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders announced the signing of five of their drafted players. Wide…
Continue ReadingDefending Indy 500 champ Marcus Ericsson back at Brickyard, seeking new contract
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson spent most of his career trying to show he could win races. Now the defending…
Continue Reading2 sentenced for roles in shootings after 2022 Milwaukee Bucks game that left 17 people wounded
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two people have been sentenced for their roles in a series of shootings that left at least 17 people wounded near the Fiserv Forum…
Continue ReadingBielsa set to become Uruguay coach on deal through 2026 World Cup
By GUILLERMO GARAT Associated Press MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Marcelo Bielsa has agreed to become coach of Uruguay’s national team according to…
Continue ReadingVikings counting on second-year players to provide boost in secondary
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have their secondary again under construction following another…
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