Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFL
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Defensive players around the NFL are frustrated about roughing-the-passer penalties, questioning what…
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Berrettini upset by Carballes Baena in 2nd round in Florence
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Second-seeded Matteo Berrettini crashed out of the Firenze Open in the second round. Berrettini seemed on the verge of…
Continue ReadingSmoke ‘so mad’ at NASCAR even as Stewart-Haas drops 1 appeal
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tony Stewart says he isn’t talking about NASCAR while his team is still…
Continue ReadingBarcelona, Atlético on brink of early Champions League exits
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Barcelona was saved from Champions League elimination by Robert Lewandowski’s late goals. It was…
Continue ReadingDortmund says youth player racially abused in Sevilla games
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund says a 17-year-old player was racially abused by the opposition in two consecutive UEFA Youth League…
Continue ReadingAlex Bowman to miss next 3 NASCAR races with concussion
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Bowman will miss the next three NASCAR races with a concussion he suffered last month in…
Continue ReadingBig 12 Commissioner: ‘Meaningful’ discussions with ESPN, Fox
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says he has had “meaningful” conversations with…
Continue ReadingACC aims to build on ‘down’ year’s final NCAA flourish
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is counting on a strong showing in the NCAA Tournament to…
Continue ReadingLewandowski keeps Barcelona barely alive in Champions League
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored in stoppage time to keep Barcelona barely alive in the Champions League. Lewandowski’s…
Continue ReadingBayern into Champions League KO stage with 4-2 win at Plzeň
PLZEŇ, Czech Republic (AP) — Leon Goretzka has scored twice as Bayern Munich clinched its spot in the Champions League knockout stage with a. 4-2…
Continue ReadingAlonso’s Leverkusen loses 3-0 to Porto in Champions League
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Two goals for Mehdi Taremi from the penalty spot and superb goalkeeping from Diogo Costa lifted Porto to a 3-0 win over…
Continue ReadingACC Commisioner Phillips: Time to expand NCAA’s Big Dance
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips thinks its time to expand the NCAA Tournament. He’s…
Continue ReadingSalah breaks Champions League record with fastest hat trick
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Mo Salah has scored the fastest-ever hat trick in Champions League history in Liverpool’s 7-1 rout of Rangers. The…
Continue ReadingMarseille continues CL revival with 2-0 win v 9-man Sporting
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Two wins in two matches have given a much-needed boost to Marseille’s chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions…
Continue ReadingMemphis finalizes extension with coach Penny Hardaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has finalized an extension keeping coach Penny Hardaway under contract through April 2028. Wednesday’s announcement…
Continue ReadingAstros starters rock hair extensions for postseason ‘dos
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, even in the…
Continue ReadingOrioles claim Cave off waivers from Minnesota, DFA Reed
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated right-hander Jake Reed…
Continue ReadingBadgers, Spartans try to salvage seasons that have gone awry
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Call it the Big Ten’s midseason “Disappointment Bowl.” Michigan State was 15th and…
Continue ReadingLaFleur: Rodgers won’t practice Wednesday, but should play
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t practicing Wednesday after hurting…
Continue ReadingBraves’ Matzek has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Braves reliever Tyler Matzek had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will be sidelined for 12 to 18…
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