All-American RB Bijan Robinson leaving Texas for NFL
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas running back Bijan Robinson is skipping his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NFL draft and won’t play…
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Purdue holds top spot in AP poll as UConn climbs to No. 2
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Purdue maintained its grasp on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll on Monday. Another…
Continue ReadingOilers goalie Stuart Skinner signs 3-year extension
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers signed goaltender Stuart Skinner to a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension. The 24-year-old…
Continue ReadingOvechkin revels in Messi winning World Cup with Argentina
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is one of the happiest athletes around about Lionel Messi winning the World…
Continue ReadingTCU’s Sonny Dykes named Associated Press coach of the Year
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer TCU’s Sonny Dykes was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday after leading the No.…
Continue ReadingUSOPC pushes category qualifiers for sport transgender issue
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is encouraging individual sports to consider “category qualifiers” to…
Continue ReadingBenzema indicates international retirement on social media
PARIS (AP) — France forward Karim Benzema has posted a message on social networks indicating that he is retiring from internationals, a day after…
Continue ReadingPhillies at Texas in first Sunday night ESPN game of 2023
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023…
Continue ReadingThousands in Paris welcome France home after World Cup loss
PARIS (AP) — Thousands of fans in central Paris have cheered the arrival home of a France team that lost one of the greatest World Cup finals.…
Continue ReadingAt 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits
By PETER SMITH and JESSIE WARDARSKI Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — And it came to pass — actually, quarterback Terry Bradshaw came to pass,…
Continue ReadingLazio, Red Star and others pay tribute at Mihajlović funeral
ROME (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini and former Lazio players Attilio Lombardo and Dejan Stanković were among those who carried Siniša…
Continue ReadingMessi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world. It can pay for the World Cup. And the…
Continue ReadingOlympic champion Odermatt back on top with Alta Badia GS win
LA VILLA, Italy (AP) — There was no stopping Marco Odermatt this time. The Olympic champion won a giant slalom in Alta Badia for his 15th career…
Continue ReadingWith Mbappé and Deschamps, France’s future looks just fine
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — France played its part in one of the most memorable finishes in World Cup history even…
Continue ReadingMessi finally wins World Cup; what’s next for Argentina?
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi ended his long wait for the World Cup title in one of the most memorable finals in…
Continue ReadingMore charges filed after violent pitch invasion in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police say the number of people charged over a violent pitch invasion at a Melbourne A-League match has increased to…
Continue ReadingReese has 25 and 20 rebounds, LSU women beat Oregon St.
KIHEI, Hawaii (AP) — Angel Reese scored 25 points and grabbed 20 rebounds — her 12th consecutive double-double to open the season — and No. 11…
Continue ReadingLindholm scores twice as Flames beat Sharks 5-2
By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elias Lindholm scored two goals 19 seconds apart in the first minute of the third period,…
Continue ReadingCommanders question officiating decisions in loss to Giants
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The Washington Commanders had questions about three officiating decisions in their 20-12…
Continue ReadingArmstrong scores 16, Cal Baptist beats Sonoma State 88-67
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Tre Armstrong’s 16 points, the Cal Baptist Lancers defeated the Sonoma State Seawolves…
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