American skater Malinin lands first quad axel in competition
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Ilia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion…
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England calls up Toney for 1st time, retains Maguire
LONDON (AP) — Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been called up by England for the first time and has an unlikely shot at making Gareth Southgate’s…
Continue ReadingClemson DT Bresee’s 15-year-old sister dies of brain cancer
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The teenage sister of Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee has died of brain cancer. Bresee said Thursday on social that…
Continue ReadingHalep undergoes nose surgery, won’t play again in 2022
LONDON (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has undergone nose surgery to improve her breathing and will not play again until next…
Continue ReadingSpanish federation denies charges of using funds for party
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation has denied accusations by a former employee that federation funds went to pay for a party with “young…
Continue ReadingPortugal unveil World Cup shirt in diagonal red-green design
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal team will be wrapped in the national flag by a radical new shirt design for the World…
Continue ReadingNike releases US World Cup jerseys some criticize as bland
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nike released the United States’ World Cup jerseys Thursday, including a mostly white design for…
Continue ReadingNo. 13 Miami at No. 24 Texas A&M highlights ACC’s Week 3
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer Thirteenth-ranked Miami travels to play No. 24 Texas A&M in an ACC-SEC clash involving ranked teams to highlight…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 again, Georgia visits South Carolina in SEC opener
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer New No. 1 team Georgia opens Southeastern Conference play against South Carolina. Quarterback Stetson Bennett and the…
Continue ReadingNo. 25 Oregon hosts No. 12 BYU for first time since 1990
By The Associated Press Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 12 Brigham Young (2-0) at No. 25…
Continue ReadingAlcántara’s 3-run homer in 10th lifts D-backs over Dodgers
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Late-inning defensive replacement Sergio Alcántara hit a three-run homer in the 10th to lift the…
Continue ReadingTexas Tech and new coach McGuire among 7 Big 12 teams at 2-0
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Texas Tech is off to a 2-0 start for new coach Joey McGuire. The Red Raiders go into their final non-conference…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Penn St hits road looking for another win over Auburn
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer No. 22 Penn State travels to Auburn for the featured matchup in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions beat the…
Continue ReadingNo. 2 Alabama hosts Louisiana-Monroe after close call
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Nick Saban doesn’t have to give his players a history lesson. The Alabama coach need only point to last weekend’s…
Continue ReadingSweet Carolina: NC college football teams riding high early
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer The basketball-crazed state of North Carolina has something other than college hoops to get excited about. It turns…
Continue ReadingWeek 3 Preview: ‘Bama, Baylor out to avoid more Sun upsets
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer There may be no reason to put second-ranked Alabama and No. 17 Baylor on upset alert even though both are playing…
Continue ReadingRosenberry scores to lead Rapids past Earthquakes 2-1
By The Associated Press COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Keegan Rosenberry scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for the Colorado Rapids over the San Jose…
Continue ReadingHasal earns shutout as Vancouver Whitecaps defeat LA Galaxy
By The Associated Press VANCOUVER — Thomas Hasal delivered a two-save shutout while Ryan Gauld scored in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ 3-0 victory…
Continue ReadingA’s rally for 2 in 9th, use Seager’s error to beat Rangers
By LARY BUMP Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Stephen Vogt’s routine grounder with two outs in the ninth inning glanced off Texas…
Continue ReadingPeterson tagged early, Mets fall to Cubs 6-3 and get swept
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — David Peterson got only one out and the slumping New York Mets fell behind early in a 6-3 loss…
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