Trans woman awaits ruling from Australian basketball league
By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A transgender female player is awaiting a decision from Basketball Australia on whether…
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Sorokin stellar again, Islanders beat Capitals in shootout
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves in regulation and two more in the shootout to help the New York…
Continue Reading Embiid, Harden power 76ers past Mavericks, 116-108
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 25 points and nine rebounds, James Harden added 15 points and 12 assists and…
Continue Reading Knicks pull away late without Randle to beat Heat 101-92
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Immanuel Quickly scored 24 points, Quentin Grimes had 23 and the New York Knicks moved closer…
Continue Reading UCLA guard Jaylen Clark declares for NBA draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA guard Jaylen Clark has declared for the NBA draft, weeks after a leg injury forced him out of the season’s final six…
Continue Reading Holiday has career-high 51 points, Bucks beat Pacers 149-136
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 51 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points in a…
Continue Reading Federal judge OKs $185M deal in minor leaguers’ suit vs MLB
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A $185 million settlement in a lawsuit by minor leaguers against Major League Baseball for…
Continue Reading Mariners’ Rodríguez ready for 2nd season of ‘J-Rod Show’
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez sent a buzz through T-Mobile Park, whether it was the second-deck home runs or…
Continue Reading Knicks’ Randle misses 2nd half vs. Heat with sprained ankle
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle missed the second half against Miami with a sprained left ankle. He has played in…
Continue Reading Golden Knights overcome goalie injuries to lead West
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights are the only team to have five goalies record multiple victories this…
Continue Reading Cirstea beats Sabalenka at Miami; night matches rained out
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sorana Cirstea advanced to her first semifinal of a WTA 1000 event in a decade, beating Australian Open champion Aryna…
Continue Reading Cubs’ Happ: ‘Nothing really to report’ on negotiations
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after…
Continue Reading Bulls C Drummond ruled out after posting about mental health
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Bulls center Andre Drummond missed the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he…
Continue Reading Final Four a chance for SDSU to double its championships
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The number of San Diego State teams that have won an NCAA Division I championship can be counted…
Continue Reading Rangers sign Filip Chytil to 4-year extension
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have signed Filip Chytil to a four-year extension worth $17.75 million. Chytil will count just under $4.44…
Continue Reading Kennesaw State’s Abdur-Rahim hired as South Florida coach
TAMPA, Fla (AP) — Amir Abdur-Rahim has been named as the coach at South Florida after leading Kennesaw State to its first-ever Division I NCAA…
Continue Reading Temple hires Penn State assistant Fisher to replace McKie
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple has hired Penn State assistant Adam Fisher its head coach. Fisher is just the fifth Owls coach since 1973. Temple…
Continue Reading Phillies get outfielder Pache from A’s for minor leaguer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired center fielder Cristian Pache from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a minor league…
Continue Reading Sharks sign D Nikolai Knyzhov to 2-year extension
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension through the…
Continue Reading MLB broadcasters adapting to faster pace under new rules
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Major league pitchers and batters aren’t the only ones going on the clock this season. Big league broadcasters have…
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