On cusp of title, Iowa’s Bluder cherishes state’s 6-on-6 era
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Iowa coach Lisa Bluder is celebrating the state’s 6-on-6 heritage with the Hawkeyes a win…
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Kvitova upends Rybakina for women’s Miami Open title
By MARC BERMAN Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Twelfth-seeded Petra Kvitova won the Miami Open in her 13th appearance, beating…
Continue ReadingNovak’s goal, 3 assists lead Predators over Blues 6-1
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Novak scored a goal and added three assists to lead the Nashville Predators over the…
Continue ReadingChandler Smith earns first NASCAR Xfinity Series win
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Chandler Smith outran John Hunter Nemechek out of a restart with six laps to go and won in…
Continue ReadingMorris reunion with Mulkey has NCAA title game finale at LSU
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Alexis Morris will finish her college career playing in a national championship game for Kim…
Continue ReadingMan City vs. Liverpool turns toxic again after 4-1 rout
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City’s 4-1 rout of Liverpool was marred by more off-field trouble as one…
Continue ReadingAliyah Boston headed to WNBA, projected as No. 1 draft pick
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina All-American Aliyah Boston has declared for the WNBA draft. Boston announced her choice a day after the…
Continue ReadingIowa, LSU both seeking first NCAA titles in women’s final
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark has captured the attention of basketball fans with her historic performance in…
Continue ReadingStaley defends players again; Iowa coach says no ill intent
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is defending her players over what the coach says is unfair…
Continue ReadingCatcher Gary Sánchez gets minor league deal from Giants
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Catcher Gary Sánchez agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and will…
Continue ReadingAnthony Rendon ‘can’t comment’ on fan altercation in Oakland
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Rendon says he can’t comment on a video posted on social media that…
Continue ReadingChelsea down to 11th after Villa defeat; spotlight on Potter
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea’s mini-revival looks to be over after a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa put the focus back on manager Graham Potter. Goals from…
Continue ReadingAncelotti wants to ‘honor’ Madrid contract amid Brazil links
MADRID (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti says he’s flattered by the reported interest Brazil has in him becoming its next coach but says he remains…
Continue ReadingInter struggling ahead of Champions League quarterfinals
ROME (AP) — Inter Milan is in far-from-perfect form with a Champions League quarterfinal game against Benfica coming up. The Nerazzurri were beaten…
Continue ReadingTransylvania women beat Christopher Newport for D-III title
DALLAS (AP) — Madison Kellione scored seven of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, Dasia Thornton added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help…
Continue ReadingIndyCar action picks up on, off track 1 month into season
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — IndyCar champion Will Power has a new contract with Team Penske, and reigning…
Continue ReadingScottish boxing great Ken Buchanan dies at 77
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan has died at the age of 77. Buchanan became the undisputed world lightweight champion…
Continue ReadingBucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo gets one-game suspension
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for head-butting Boston Celtics forward…
Continue ReadingJake Cronenworth gets $80M deal with Padres for 2024-30
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two-time All-Star infielder Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres to an $80 million, seven-year contract coverig 2024-30.…
Continue ReadingPodence earns Wolves 1-1 draw against Forest
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Wolverhampton needed a late goal from Daniel Podence to earn a point against relegation-fighting rival Nottingham Forest…
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