Afghans mark cricket win quietly at home, with music abroad
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghans have celebrated their national cricket team’s landmark victory over Pakistan, although…
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Retegui a bright note as Azzurri again fail to shine
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Mateo Retegui’s impressive debut for Italy added some gloss to what was essentially a mediocre…
Continue Reading Caitlin Clark’s historic 40-point triple-double inspires Iowa to the women’s Final Four
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN As she breaks records and dominates games, Caitlin Clark is having a season — and a March Madness — to…
Continue Reading UN expert advising IOC gives views on Russians at Olympics
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A United Nations rights expert advising the International Olympic Committee says Russian athletes…
Continue Reading Who is bidding to buy English soccer club Manchester United?
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The race to buy Manchester United is taking shape. The frontrunners appear to be Qatari…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo marks two-goal performance with new celebration against Luxembourg
By George Ramsay, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 6-0, marking his first goal with a new celebration. After…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo happy again with Portugal’s national team
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo is feeling at home again. It took only two games for him to make his peace with Portugal’s…
Continue Reading Rhodes ready to take his place in WrestleMania spotlight
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer World Wrestling Entertainment’s prodigal son could become its undisputed champion on April 2. Cody Rhodes will face…
Continue Reading José Abreu, Trea Turner among key players in new spots
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — José Abreu and Trea Turner are among a group of key players who could have a big impact on new…
Continue Reading Antonio Conte: After calling players ‘selfish’ and criticizing club culture, manager leaves Tottenham Hotspur
By Ben Church and Homero De la Fuente, CNN Tottenham Hotspur says it has parted with manager Antonio Conte “by mutual agreement” less…
Continue Reading Top prospect Volpe, 21, wins Yankees’ starting shortstop job
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Volpe grew up watching Derek Jeter star at shortstop for the New York Yankees. Now, the…
Continue Reading Kings set franchise record with point in 12th straight game
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson had two goals for the second straight game, Adrian Kempe also scored twice…
Continue Reading Anthony Volpe wins Yankees’ opening day shortstop job
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer Anthony Volpe is getting an opportunity to live a lifelong dream. The 21-year-old who grew up idolizing Hall of…
Continue Reading Vanisova’s OT goal seals Toronto Isobel Cup; beats Minnesota
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Tereza Vanisova scored 4:23 into overtime, and the Premier Hockey Federation’s Isobel Cup is heading to Canada for the first…
Continue Reading Portland Thorns begin title defense with dominant win
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Sophia Smith scored in the 22nd minute and the defending champion…
Continue Reading Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Caitlin Clark put on quite a show, having one of the greatest performances in NCAA Tournament…
Continue Reading Towns makes 2 late 3-pointers, lifts TWolves over Warriors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds to play after Kyle Anderson…
Continue Reading Broncos’ Payton says Jeudy, Sutton aren’t on the trade block
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The NFL’s veteran wide receiver market is a little thinner after Denver…
Continue Reading Ex-Baylor All-American Smith wins Athletes Unlimited title
DALLAS (AP) — Former Baylor All-American NaLyssa Smith has won the Athletes Unlimited individual championship in a unique pro league that awards…
Continue Reading Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat depleted Blazers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on…
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