Italian’s espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic
TOKYO (AP) — Old-time baseball players would be appalled. Italy’s dugout at the World Baseball Classic comes outfitted with an espresso machine.…
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Trevor Bauer signing met with little reaction in Japan
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — The signing of Trevor Bauer to a one-year contract by Yokohama DeNA BayStars generated little…
Continue Reading Gaudreau has 5 points as Blue Jackets beat Sharks 6-5 in OT
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau scored his second goal of the game with 43 seconds left in overtime, giving…
Continue Reading Kings get boost from power play in 5-2 win over Islanders
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Doughty and Alex Iafallo scored on the power play as part of a four-goal outburst in the…
Continue Reading Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th win
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points, Brook Lopez added 21 and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks…
Continue Reading NRL enforces 11-day stand down for players after concussions
SYDNEY (AP) — The National Rugby League says any player diagnosed with a concussion will be automatically sidelined for 11 days in one of the…
Continue Reading Canucks beat West-leading Stars 5-2 for 5th straight win
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Anthony Beauvillier scored midway through the second period and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Western…
Continue Reading Coyotes beat Flames 4-3 in OT to extend points streak to 6
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Boyd scored at 3:10 of overtime and the Arizona Coyotes extended their points streak…
Continue Reading Colorado escapes Seton Hall 65-64 in NIT behind Wright’s 18
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Ethan Wright scored a season-high 18 points, Tristan da Silva added 15 and Colorado beat Seton Hall 65-64 in the NIT.…
Continue Reading ‘Nazi’ references: BBC sportscaster’s tweet revives debate
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The references seem endless, and they can come from anywhere. In recent days, Pope Francis…
Continue Reading Morocco joins Portugal and Spain in transcontinental bid to host 2030 World Cup
By Kevin Dotson and Wayne Sterling, CNN Morocco is set to join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the FIFA 2030 Men’s World Cup, apparently…
Continue Reading Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on…
Continue Reading Pitt edges Mississippi St in back-and-forth First Four game
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Jamarius Burton made a go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left and Pitt edged Mississippi State…
Continue Reading Bufkin, Baker lead Michigan past Toledo 90-80 in NIT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Kobe Bufkin scored 23 points, Joey Baker added 21 and Michigan beat Toledo 90-80 in the first round of the NIT. Bufkin sank…
Continue Reading VinÃcius Jr. is being racially abused during La Liga matches. Why is nobody being punished?
By Matias Grez, CNN VinÃcius Jr scored the goal that secured Real Madrid’s 14th European Cup last May, and this season his brilliance has…
Continue Reading AP source: Saints’ Thomas agrees to new 1-year contract
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas has agreed…
Continue Reading Bears agree to deal with Titans DE DeMarcus Walker
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have added help on the defensive line, agreeing to a deal with former…
Continue Reading Davis, Lakers lead by 35 at half, beat Pelicans 123-108
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis has 35 points and 17 rebounds, Malik Beasley hit seven 3-pointers in just the…
Continue Reading Red-hot Raddysh nets hat trick, Blackhawks top Bruins 6-3
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Taylor Raddysh scored three goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston 6-3, handing the…
Continue Reading Thunder use big third quarter to rally past Nets, 121-107
By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Josh Giddey had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10…
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