For one referee, path from Korea to the NBA wasn’t easy
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Intae Hwang wanted to play basketball. His parents wouldn’t allow it. He reached the NBA anyway. Hwang took…
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Dominant Dodgers, hot Padres bring SoCal rivalry to NLDS
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Diego Padres knocked off the 101-win New York Mets in the National League wild-card…
Continue ReadingVerlander returns to playoffs as Astros host Seattle in ALDS
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — When Justin Verlander takes the mound for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Division Series…
Continue ReadingDolphins’ Bridgewater still in concussion protocol
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is still showing no concussion symptoms after a…
Continue ReadingGilbert, Kirby anchors for Mariners now and into future
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer The Seattle Mariners turned to George Kirby to close out the team’s wild-card sweep against Toronto. Logan…
Continue ReadingWith Bergeron back, Bruins will make another run at Cup
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are heading into the season thinking it could be the last for captain Patrice…
Continue ReadingNWSL players call for owner to sell Chicago franchise
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Players for the Chicago Red Stars have called on owner Arnim Whisler to sell his stake in the team following a…
Continue ReadingWolf beats Maestrelli as the ATP returns to Florence
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — J.J. Wolf of the United States rallied to beat local wild card Francesco Maestrelli 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the…
Continue ReadingElche held by Mallorca, remains winless in Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Elche has conceded a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 home draw against Mallorca to remain the only winless team in the Spanish league…
Continue ReadingAston Villa limps to 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest in EPL
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest has climbed off the bottom of the English Premier League after drawing at home with Aston Villa 1-1. A…
Continue ReadingCaptain for No. 6 Tennessee charged with aggravated assault
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee starting safety and captain Jaylen McCollough has been arrested for aggravated felony assault. That puts his…
Continue ReadingBronny James, 4 other hoopsters sign NIL deals with Nike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of five high school and college basketball players who have signed…
Continue ReadingBeane still believes Oakland ballpark project will succeed
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Billy Beane still firmly believes the Athletics will secure a new ballpark in Oakland,…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks claim D Jarred Tinordi off waivers from Rangers
DENVER (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have claimed defenseman Jarred Tinordi off waivers from the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Tinordi scored a…
Continue ReadingLazio wins at Fiorentina 4-0 to move to 3rd in Serie A
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Lazio has continued its impressive form domestically to win at Fiorentina 4-0 and move into third place in Serie A. Ciro…
Continue ReadingLA Rams’ O-line woes putting Super Bowl defense in jeopardy
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have the least productive rushing offense in the NFL. No quarterback in…
Continue ReadingColumbus Crew fire coach Caleb Porter after missing playoffs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Caleb Porter has been fired as coach of the Columbus Crew. The team made the move one day after it failed to make the Major…
Continue ReadingWORLD CUP WATCH: Dybala a fitness worry after another injury
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Paulo Dybala’s joy of scoring a penalty quickly turned into the anguish of potentially…
Continue ReadingJohnson has $30 million year and growing in LIV Golf
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Dustin Johnson already is assured of a $30 million year with Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Johnson finished out of the top…
Continue ReadingJustin Fields’ growing comfort level shows in Bears defeat
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — After struggling through the first four games with inconsistency, Chicago Bears…
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