New Big Ten commish: Integrating USC, UCLA is top priority
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Tony Petitti has been introduced as the Big Ten’s seventh commissioner. The…
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Rockies place RHP Márquez on IL with elbow inflammation
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed pitcher Germán Márquez on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.…
Continue ReadingBochum dents Dortmund’s Bundesliga title hopes in draw
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s Bundesliga title hopes have been dealt a blow at local rival Bochum after a…
Continue ReadingTigers and Orioles rained out; doubleheader on Saturday
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The opening game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed because of rain,…
Continue ReadingAvs quiet about Nichushkin’s absence after police report
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche did not comment Friday on either the status of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who…
Continue ReadingHawks look to brighter future after another middling year
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After a surprising run to the conference finals two years ago, the Atlanta Hawks had their sights…
Continue ReadingIndyCar banking on new docuseries to boost interest
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The first episode of “100 Days to Indy” featured a behind the scenes look at the IndyCar…
Continue ReadingSuns, Mercury unveil local media deal with RSNs struggling
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury announced a new media rights deal that could…
Continue ReadingPirates-Nationals rained out; split doubleheader Saturday
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The opening game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals was postponed…
Continue ReadingBiden awards football trophy to Air Force Academy
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden awarded the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Air Force Academy for winning football…
Continue ReadingWith Knicks into 2nd round, New Yorkers back, brash as ever
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 2000s have been mostly miserable for the New York Knicks and their fans. They lost often…
Continue ReadingDurant signs lifetime deal with Nike, joining Jordan, LeBron
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to…
Continue ReadingCavs backing coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite 1st-round flop
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s job is safe with the organization’s…
Continue ReadingNadal’s uncle expects him to play at French Open
MADRID (AP) — The uncle and former coach of Rafael Nadal says the 22-time Grand Slam winner plans to be back fit in time to play the French Open…
Continue ReadingJimmy Butler does things his way, leads Heat into 2nd round
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler is different. Some players hit beaches over All-Star break. Butler went to Argentina…
Continue ReadingAustin FC desperate for goals after monthlong drought
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin FC has a big problem. The team isn’t scoring any goals. The last one came on…
Continue ReadingFire and crash for Gasly deepen Alpine’s slump in F1
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The Alpine pit crew has been especially busy at Baku City Circuit. Pierre Gasly’s car caught fire in practice for the…
Continue ReadingAndy Warhol portrait of OJ Simpson goes on auction block
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It was 1977, and Andy Warhol was at work on his “Athletes” series, portraits of top sports…
Continue ReadingNebraska starting QB Casey Thompson enters transfer portal
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson has entered the transfer portal. That all but assures Jeff Sims of being the starter when…
Continue ReadingLeeds winger Sinisterra done for season after ankle injury
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds has lost a goal-scoring threat in its fight for English Premier League survival after Luis Sinisterra was ruled out for…
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