Rust issues? Deshaun Watson’s long layoff could be factor
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson may be a bit rusty when he plays his first game in nearly two years this weekend.…
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Austria sweeps World Cup luge races, Sweeney wins silver
IGLS, Austria (AP) — Madeleine Egle won a women’s luge World Cup race Saturday to lead a dominant season-opening Austrian showing on home ice.…
Continue Reading Spain coach Luis Enrique opens up at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Bicycle rides. Streaming sessions. Instagram posts. Honest talks about sex, politics and his…
Continue Reading Senegal coach Cisse ill ahead of World Cup game with England
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Senegal coach Aliou Cisse was unable to attend a news conference a day before his team’s World Cup game against England…
Continue Reading Suarez a World Cup great for Uruguay, ‘the devil’ for others
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Uruguay’s agonizing elimination from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana is expected…
Continue Reading Polynesian pride: Three-day canoe voyage in mid-Pacific
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press RAPA NUI, Chile (AP) — The causes are worthy, the course is daunting – almost 500 kilometers (about…
Continue Reading Neymar trains ahead of Brazil’s game in last 16 of World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Neymar is back training two days before Brazil’s match against South Korea in the round of 16…
Continue Reading Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the…
Continue Reading LeBron James passes Magic Johnson on NBA’s career assists list
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN LeBron James moved past Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA’s all-time assists list as the Los Angeles Lakers took a…
Continue Reading Messi, Mbappé and co: The AP’s World Cup team of group stage
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at…
Continue Reading Adam Scott, Jiyai Shin lead respective Australian Opens
By BRUCE MATTHEWS Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Adam Scott and Jiyai Shin lead the men’s and women’s Australian Opens after…
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The Big Playback Awards Pt. 4: Top plays of the year, student section of the year
Alex Byler and Trace Benner, Sienna McCarl, and the Mountain View student section won the…
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The Big Playback Awards Pt. 3: Football, soccer and volleyball teams of the year
Caldera girls soccer, Bend High volleyball, and Summit football won these…
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The Big Playback Awards Pt. 2: Soccer and volleyball offensive and defensive players of the year
McKenzie Jonas, Maddie Gardner, Mia Monaghan, and Rowan Johnson took home the…
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The Big Playback Awards Pt. 1: Football offensive and defensive players of the year
Sam Stephens, Malakai Nutter, Spencer Elliot and The Bend High defense took home the…
Continue Reading Whittingham’s legacy grows with second straight Pac-12 title
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah’s Kyle Whittingham doesn’t care what conversation he’s involved in when it comes…
Continue Reading No. 22 Maryland tops No. 16 Illinois 71-66 to stay unbeaten
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young scored 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 14.3 seconds remaining…
Continue Reading Poole scores 30 points with seven 3s off bench, Warriors win
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole came off the bench to score 30 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers to…
Continue Reading No. 6 Baylor rallies past No. 14 Zags in 2021 title rematch
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In a rematch of the 2021 national championship game, Adam Flagler hit a pair of 3s as No. 6 Baylor scored the final eight…
Continue Reading Markkanen, Kessler help Jazz overwhelm Pacers 139-119
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 139-119 victory over…
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