Stuttgart fires American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Stuttgart has fired American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo with the club in next-to-last place in the Bundesliga. The team…
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Kante still has hamstring problems ahead of World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has suffered a fresh setback in his fight to shake off his latest hamstring injury. The France…
Continue ReadingBengals’ mistakes lead to another loss by a field goal
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have followed a familiar pattern in their third loss of the season. The…
Continue ReadingCubs’ Hoyer planning more ‘intelligent spending’ this winter
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer says he is encouraged by how the team…
Continue ReadingButler’s Jalen Thomas out indefinitely with heart issue
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler forward-center Jalen Thomas will be out indefinitely because of a pulmonary embolism. Team officials say the fourth-year…
Continue ReadingDolphins need to address defensive issues amid 2-game skid
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins defense has failed to force the pressure and resulting takeaways…
Continue ReadingComplementary football got Pats back on track against Lions
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A week after being called off the bench and thrust into his first NFL regular-season…
Continue ReadingAP source: Mayfield to miss time with high ankle sprain
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has…
Continue ReadingSeahawks lose Rashaad Penny for season to lower leg fracture
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without running back Rashaad Penny for the rest of the season after suffering a broken fibula in…
Continue ReadingNo more interim: Rob Thomson to remain Phillies manager
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff series victory since 2010, manager…
Continue ReadingQB Leary day-to-day with shoulder injury for No. 15 Wolfpack
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren says quarterback Devin Leary avoided a serious shoulder injury in Saturday’s win…
Continue ReadingCoach Dawn Staley earns Billie Jean King Leadership award
By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is set to receive the Billie Jean King Leadership Award at the…
Continue ReadingUSA Gymnastics expands mental health services for athletes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics is expanding its mental health coverage for athletes and coaches. The organization will provide financial…
Continue ReadingCore exercise: Avs follow pattern of Stanley Cup champions
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Colorado Avalanche are following a pattern of previous Stanley Cup champions. They are making some changes to…
Continue ReadingWatson back with Browns; can attend meetings, not practice
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson has returned to the Cleveland Browns’ training facility. It’s the…
Continue ReadingWisconsin’s Mellusi hurts wrist, won’t play against Spartans
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi will miss at least one game after injuring his right…
Continue ReadingFIFA reveals sites for World Cup fan viewing parties
ZURICH (AP) — Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and Dubai Harbour in the United Arab Emirates are among six locations worldwide revealed by FIFA…
Continue ReadingPanthers fire Matt Rhule after 1-4 start; Wilks takes over
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said he ran out of patience with Matt Rhule’s…
Continue ReadingRed Bull guilty of ‘minor’ budget cap violation, FIA says
PARIS (AP) — Formula One team Red Bull breached budget regulations last season. The series′ governing body says it is guilty of “minor”…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi ruled out of PSG match against Benfica
PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League match against Benfica on Tuesday because of a minor leg injury. Messi…
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