Canadiens’ Carey Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadiens star Carey Price has apologized to people affected by the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in…
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Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A chant of “RONALDO! RONALDO!” swept around the biggest stadium at the World Cup,…
Continue ReadingSacks finally come for Raiders pass rusher Chandler Jones
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones insisted his play hadn’t changed even if…
Continue ReadingJay Wright at ease leaving Nova after ‘fighting it’ as coach
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Former Villanova coach Jay Wright says he is at ease with his decision to retire after saying…
Continue ReadingHakimi’s ‘Panenka’ penalty advances Morocco at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Achraf Hakimi converted the decisive spot kick for Morocco with a little dink of a shot…
Continue ReadingMoroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
TARIK EL-BARAKAH Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe on…
Continue ReadingFrance forward Giroud expects Mbappé to beat scoring records
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Olivier Giroud just broke the France national team’s goal-scoring record and he’s…
Continue ReadingIOC warns Afghanistan over women’s sports and Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has warned that it could stop working with Afghanistan ahead of the next Olympics…
Continue ReadingNBA adds Maurice Podoloff Trophy for team with best record
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer There’s now another trophy for NBA teams to chase. The league announced Tuesday that the team with the best…
Continue ReadingMercer beats Middle Georgia State 100-62
MACON, Ga. — Led by Jalyn McCreary’s 25 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Middle Georgia State Knights 100-62 on Tuesday. The Bears are…
Continue ReadingAstros’ Peña helps kids access sports in wake of MVP win
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña has long been passionate about helping children with limited resources get access to…
Continue Reading2-time Slam finalist Karolina Pliskova reuniting with Bajin
By The Associated Press Two-time Grand Slam finalist Karolina Pliskova is reuniting with coach Sascha Bajin ahead of the 2023 tennis season. Pliskova…
Continue ReadingAuburn’s top 2 pass rushers heading to NFL draft
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn’s top two pass rushers are leaving for the NFL. Defensive end Colby Wooden announced in a video on social media that…
Continue ReadingMaye, Kancey, Elko, Verse highlight AP All-ACC selections
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press offensive player of the year…
Continue ReadingNo. 6 UConn star Azzi Fudd out 3-6 weeks with knee injury
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn’s top scorer, Azzi Fudd, is expected to be out three to six weeks because of a right knee injury she suffered during…
Continue ReadingRonaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was a solitary figure as he walked off the field following a World Cup…
Continue ReadingDoctors say Pelé’s health improving, remains in hospital
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé is improving, doctors said Tuesday. The 82-year-old Pelé has been hospitalized for a week to treat a…
Continue ReadingFACT FOCUS: 5 full-court shots a stretch even for Curry
By JANIE McCAULEY and ALI SWENSON Associated Press Stephen Curry is known for scoring deep 3-point shots and buzzer-beaters from half-court but even…
Continue ReadingTitans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee owner Amy Adams Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson in the midst…
Continue ReadingHockey’s history shows handful of non-white pioneers
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Taffy Abel carried the American flag at the 1924 Olympics, where his team won silver in hockey. Henry Elmer…
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