Suns back for title push after last season’s abrupt ending
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have kept most of their nucleus intact for another run at an NBA title. The…
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ACC intra-league transfers could jolt women’s hoops race
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Transfers moving from one Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball program to…
Continue ReadingBellingham extends scoring run in Dortmund draw with Sevilla
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored for the fourth Champions League game in a row as Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 with Sevilla. Young…
Continue ReadingKlopp says Diaz out for 6-8 weeks, Alexander-Arnold 2 weeks
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says winger Luis Diaz will be out for up to two months and right back Trent…
Continue ReadingNicklaus worried big purses will minimize other tournaments
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jack Nicklaus is curious to see how the rich, new PGA Tour schedule goes next year.…
Continue ReadingNo. 4 Clemson getting healthy, more comfortable on defense
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 4 Clemson is finally getting healthy on defense. That should be a major problem for the…
Continue ReadingJuventus on verge of CL elimination after 2-0 loss at Haifa
HAIFA, Israel (AP) — Juventus descended further into crisis and was left on the verge of elimination from the Champions League following a 2-0 loss…
Continue ReadingWithout Haaland, 10-man Man City held 0-0 by FC Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Manchester City juggernaut has ground to a halt in the unlikeliest of places. Danish struggler FC Copenhagen became…
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Stearns: Hader trade hurt team more than expected
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the trade of…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup worry for Argentina as Di María exits Juve game
HAIFA, Israel (AP) — Argentina has another injury concern ahead of the World Cup after Ángel Di María exited Juventus’ Champions League game at…
Continue ReadingDodgers leave closer Kimbrel off NLDS roster vs. Padres
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran closer Craig Kimbrel has been left off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for their…
Continue ReadingBielema, surging Illini collect AP Big Ten midseason honors
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer A 5-1 start has netted No. 24 Illinois three Big Ten midseason awards from The Associated Press. Bret…
Continue ReadingSeattle to throw Castillo in ALDS Game 2 vs Houston’s Valdez
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle’s Luis Castillo will oppose Houston’s Framber Valdez in Game 2 of their American…
Continue ReadingHornets awaiting MRI on LaMelo Ball’s injured left ankle
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets say All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball will have an MRI on his injured…
Continue ReadingOffseason changes shift Utah Jazz from contender to underdog
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz front office has hit the reset button and dismantled the roster following another…
Continue ReadingRockets far from contention, but excited about young talent
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — From the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston…
Continue ReadingMbappé reportedly wants out of PSG amid growing frustration
PARIS (AP) — Less than six months after Kylian Mbappé extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the French star is reportedly looking for a…
Continue ReadingNFL keeping watch on return of HBCUs to national prominence
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An uptick in national prominence for programs at historically Black colleges and…
Continue ReadingPaulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandal
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Merritt Paulson removed himself Tuesday as the chief operating officer of the Portland…
Continue ReadingPGA Tour returns to Japan, LIV Golf heads to Saudi Arabia
By The Associated Press Golf goes overseas this week except for two main tours. The PGA Tour returns to Japan for the Zozo Championship. LIV Golf…
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