Clifford: It’s critical for Hornets to win to keep Ball
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford said it’s critical for the team to start winning if…
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Wolves suspend Gobert post-punch for play-in game vs. Lakers
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have suspended center Rudy Gobert for their play-in game against…
Continue ReadingCONCACAF Gold Cup adds Cincinnati, St. Louis, San Diego
MIAMI (AP) — The CONCACAF Gold Cup will be played for the first time in Cincinnati, St. Louis and San Diego. Fifteen sites will be used for the…
Continue ReadingPistons search for coach, hope to draft Victor Wembanyama
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons are searching for a coach and hoping their new leader has Victor Wembanyama in…
Continue ReadingBruins’ David Pastrnak accomplishes lofty goal of scoring 60
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins has scored 60 goals in a season for the first time in his 9-year NHL career.…
Continue ReadingHendrick won’t appeal penalties to No. 24, No. 48 cars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports has said it will not appeal its latest penalties NASCAR handed down to the race teams of Alex Bowman and…
Continue ReadingRyan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney move closer to Wrexham dream
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Ryan Reynolds punched the air before turning to embrace Rob McElhenney as the Hollywood stars moved a big step closer to…
Continue ReadingMLB batting average up 16 points, game time down 31 minutes
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The major league batting average rose 16 points to .249 over the first 1 1/2 weeks of this season…
Continue ReadingIslanders’ Horvat clarifies ‘better than Vancouver’ comment
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Bo Horvat has attempted to clarify what he meant by New York Islanders’ home games being…
Continue ReadingJGR’s Christopher Bell off to near-historic NASCAR start
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Christopher Bell is off to a fast start in his young and rising career at Joe Gibbs…
Continue ReadingMichigan State guard Tyson Walker returning for 5th season
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State standout Tyson Walker is returning for his fifth season. Walker announced his decision Monday with an…
Continue ReadingCommanders settle with Washington, D.C., on ticket deposits
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders have settled a lawsuit with the District of Columbia attorney…
Continue ReadingWawrinka, Thiem advance at Monte Carlo; Murray loses
MONACO (AP) — Three-time Grand Slam winners Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka have had contrasting fortunes in the first round of the clay-court Monte…
Continue ReadingDuke’s Roach to enter NBA draft, keep college eligibility
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke guard Jeremy Roach is entering his name into the NBA draft but maintaining his college eligibility. The 6-foot-2 junior…
Continue ReadingBlumenthal to leave hospital after surgery for parade injury
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal was expected to be discharged from a hospital Monday following what he called successful…
Continue ReadingWNBA adding charter flights for playoffs, back-to-back games
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is adding charter flights for the entire playoffs and back-to-back regular season…
Continue ReadingPlay-in tournament starts Tuesday, giving 8 teams new life
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Getting to the play-in tournament probably wasn’t the goal of any team when training camps…
Continue ReadingOfficial stood down after clash with Liverpool’s Robertson
LONDON (AP) — Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis has been stood down from officiating matches while the FA looks into his clash with…
Continue ReadingGuardians starter McKenzie progressing, Civale goes on IL
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie is set to resume his throwing program after making…
Continue ReadingFerrari driver Leclerc urges fans to stop coming to his home
MONACO (AP) — Formula One driver Charles Leclerc has asked fans to respect his privacy after his address was leaked, leading to some turning up at…
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