Texas’ Morris plays amid misdemeanor domestic violence case
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In a season that saw Texas fire head coach Chris Beard after a felony domestic violence…
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Wichita State hires ORU’s Paul Mills to lead hoops program
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Wichita State hired Paul Mills away from Oral Roberts to turn around its languishing men’s basketball program.…
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Defending champion Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the Miami Open because of a rib injury. The No. 1-ranked Swiatek was…
Continue ReadingMarch Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Aliyah Boston recalls her parents prodding her to be more active on social media, to extend her brand as her…
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Continue ReadingApple TV+ announces 2nd season of ‘Friday Night Baseball’
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple TV+ will begin its second season of “Friday Night Baseball” on April 7. The Chicago Cubs will host the Texas…
Continue ReadingSakamoto leads after short program at figure skating worlds
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Defending champion Kaori Sakamoto took the lead after the women’s short program at the world figure skating championships.…
Continue ReadingLyon condemns online racist abuse aimed at Houssem Aouar
LYON, France (AP) — French soccer club Lyon has condemned the online racist abuse suffered by midfielder Houssem Aouar after he chose to represent…
Continue ReadingRacism, gambling, goals; the remarkable rise of Ivan Toney
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ivan Toney has been racially abused and faces a potential ban for allegedly breaking…
Continue ReadingWorld Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer MIAMI (AP) — This year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored…
Continue ReadingFormer Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34
ISTANBUL (AP) — Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil has retired from soccer at the age of 34. The 2014 World Cup winner says injuries made it…
Continue ReadingArgentina-born Retegui could start for Italy against England
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Some of the spotlight will be on a player from Argentina when Italy and England kick off their…
Continue ReadingFury-Usyk fight unlikely as rematch terms scupper deal
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to become the first undisputed world heavyweight champion…
Continue ReadingPanel overturns red card that helped Ireland win 6 Nations
LONDON (AP) — The red card given to England fullback Freddie Steward in the team’s Six Nations rugby loss to Ireland has been overturned after a…
Continue ReadingOlympic rowing champion Helen Glover aiming for Paris Games
LONDON (AP) — Two-time Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover is making another comeback in a bid to qualify for a fourth Summer Games. The mother of…
Continue ReadingSuper seniors lead the way into March Madness Sweet 16
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Jerome Tang took his time finding the right players to fit into the program he wanted to build at Kansas State.…
Continue ReadingJapanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese television stuck to its live coverage from Miami for almost two hours after Japan beat the…
Continue ReadingMarch Madness Mix: Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is keenly aware that everyone remaining in the women’s NCAA…
Continue ReadingKessel, Smith score in 1st, Golden Knights beat Canucks 4-3
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Phil Kessel and Reilly Smith scored in the first period, and the Vegas Golden Knights held on to beat the…
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