Minnesota star Towns helped off with right leg injury
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had to be helped off the court in the third…
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New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell spent much of his first day on the job speaking to his new…
Continue ReadingAngels’ Ohtani voted majors’ top DH for 2nd straight year
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has been voted the majors’ best designated hitter for the second consecutive season. The Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingRaiders show signs of life after consecutive road victories
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders looked like they were falling apart two weeks ago. They had just…
Continue ReadingVikings rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. has knee surgery
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Rookie Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. had knee surgery to repair meniscus damage and will be sidelined…
Continue ReadingTwins appoint Joe Pohlad executive chair to oversee club
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad has handed day-to-day operations to his nephew Joe Pohlad. He’s the third generation of…
Continue ReadingFavre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a lawsuit by the…
Continue ReadingChriston scores 15, Grambling downs Dartmouth 73-49
SAN ANTONIO — Led by Cameron Christon’s 15 points, the Grambling Tigers defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 73-49 on Monday night. The Tigers…
Continue ReadingEx-employee files discrimination complaint vs. Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A former member of the Vancouver Canucks’ coaching staff says she was fired because of her sex, mental illness…
Continue ReadingVirginia football team to attend 3rd funeral in 5 days
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s football team will travel to its third funeral in five days to honor the life of Lavel Davis Jr., who was…
Continue ReadingAP source: Chiefs adding ex-Broncos RB Melvin Gordon
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon to their…
Continue ReadingTexans brace for Deshaun Watson’s return with Browns
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Deshaun Watson is set to return from an 11-game NFL suspension following sexual misconduct…
Continue ReadingBig Ten fines MSU $100K, reprimands Mich for tunnel melee
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Big Ten has disciplined Michigan State and Michigan for their roles in stadium tunnel…
Continue ReadingRavens’ Harbaugh speaks with Jackson about offensive tweet
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said he spoke with Lamar Jackson on Monday about the star quarterback’s profane…
Continue ReadingJuventus mired in scandal again as Agnelli and board resigns
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Juventus’ board of directors and president Andrea Agnelli have resigned en masse. The…
Continue ReadingHuskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program’s glory
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Matt Rhule’s eight-year contract as Nebraska’s football coach is valued…
Continue ReadingJohnson’s 27 help UC Davis knock off Boston University in OT
MILWAUKEE — Led by Ty Johnson’s 27 points, the UC Davis Aggies defeated the Boston University Terriers 81-70 in overtime on Monday. The…
Continue ReadingArbitrator will referee Dr. J’s suit against brand developer
By RANDALL CHASE AP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has halted a lawsuit filed by basketball legend Julius Erving against a…
Continue ReadingPurdue opens Big Ten title preparations without starting QB
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell returned home to his family following last weekend’s victory at rival…
Continue ReadingGiolito, McCullers among 6 elected to MLBPA leadership roles
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected six new players to its eight-member executive subcommittee.…
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