Back in the poll, 24th-ranked Cincinnati hosts underdog USF
By The Associated Press Cincinnati is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 24 after reeling off four straight wins following the Bearcats’ season-opening…
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‘Unreal and surreal’: Skiers slam Asian Winter Games host
By ERIC WILLEMSEN Associated Press Leading World Cup skiers are questioning the decision to award a yet-to-be-built resort in Saudi Arabia the…
Continue ReadingChargers bring NFL’s top-rated passing attack to Cleveland
By The Associate Press The Chargers bring the NFL’s top-ranked passing attack to Cleveland on Sunday. Los Angeles is averaging 307 yards…
Continue ReadingFerrucci hired to drive Foyt’s flagship No. 14 in IndyCar
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Santino Ferrucci will return to full-time IndyCar racing next season in A.J. Foyt’s flagship car after two…
Continue ReadingBrewers fail to reach playoffs as fade follows Hader trade
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers raced to their best 50-game start ever. They believed they could win…
Continue ReadingIndonesian police to charge 6 people in soccer disaster
By EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say they are bringing criminal charges against three officers and…
Continue ReadingDuke visits Ga Tech out to build on best start since 2018
By The Associated Press Duke visits Georgia Tech on Saturday after snapping a 13-game ACC losing streak in last week’s 38-17 home win over…
Continue ReadingAmid the losses, Pirates believe end of overhaul is in sight
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they are nearing the end of their top-to-bottom rebuild despite…
Continue ReadingCollege football at 49? North Dakota lineman has right stuff
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota junior college has a senior statesman on its football team. North Dakota…
Continue ReadingMLS, Liga MX unveil World Cup-style format for Leagues Cup
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Major League Soccer and Liga MX have announced the format for the expanded Leagues Cup competition next summer that…
Continue ReadingWarriors’ Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammate
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says star forward Draymond Green apologized…
Continue ReadingFight between Benn and Eubank Jr officially postponed
By JAMES ROBSON AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn has officially been postponed. The…
Continue ReadingDrew Brees enjoying family time, still open to broadcasting
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Drew Brees put his broadcasting career on hold after one year to spend weekends with his family. Going back to…
Continue ReadingVenus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A celebration of Black business success and opportunity is back for its third year. Black Entrepreneurs Day was founded and…
Continue ReadingClub official: Barcelona must shed veterans to balance books
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s financial vice president says the club won’t be able to reduce its…
Continue ReadingSampaoli returns to coach Sevilla after Lopetegui firing
MADRID (AP) — Jorge Sampaoli is set to begin his second stint as Sevilla’s coach. Sevilla says the 62-year-old Argentine has agreed to a contract…
Continue ReadingRahm off to a good start at Spanish Open, sits 1 shot back
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Jon Rahm has overcome early jitters from playing at home and shot a 7-under 64 in the opening round…
Continue ReadingXabi Alonso says he’s ready for the Leverkusen limelight
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Xabi Alonso is finally ready for the limelight again. The 40-year-old former…
Continue ReadingWorld ranking rejects last-minute LIV Golf bid for points
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The Official World Golf Ranking won’t be awarding points to LIV Golf events this year. The ranking board has denied…
Continue Reading‘It’s not right’: Players want more from NHL against racism
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Two years since Matt Dumba took a knee to focus attention on society and the NHL’s issues with racial…
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