Why Argentina’s win over France was the greatest World Cup final ever
By Ben Morse, CNN It seems only yesterday that Enner Valencia was swatting aside Qatar in the 2022 World Cup’s curtain raiser. As the dust…
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Braves sign veteran OF Luplow to 1-year, $1.4 million deal
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran outfielder Jordan Luplow, who has a .213 batting average in six seasons, to a $1.4 million,…
Continue Reading Sharks F Tomas Hertl suspended 2 games for high stick
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl has been suspended two games for a high-stick penalty against Calgary’s Elias…
Continue Reading Lakes scores 30 as Southern Indiana downs IUPUI 87-74
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 87-74 on Monday night led by Trevor Lakes’ 30 points. The…
Continue Reading Marshall holds off UConn 28-14 at Myrtle Beach Bowl
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Marshall ended the season with its fifth straight win in a 28-14 victory over UConn at the…
Continue Reading Lewis scores 26, Pepperdine knocks off Cal State LA 92-69
MALIBU, Calif. — Led by Maxwell Lewis’ 26 points, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the Cal State-Los Angeles Golden Eagles 92-69 on Monday…
Continue Reading Willie McGinest Jr arrested in alleged assault in California
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say former NFL linebacker Willie McGinest Jr. was arrested in connection with an assault at a Southern…
Continue Reading Packers release veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have released veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins in advance of…
Continue Reading AP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person with knowledge of the matter says Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a sprained…
Continue Reading Patti could start for Pitt in Sun Bowl after Slovis’ exit
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Patti could start for Pittsburgh when the Panthers face No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. The…
Continue Reading FIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at Qatar World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Even before an epic final won by Lionel Messi and Argentina, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it “the…
Continue Reading Bears’ Jenkins out of hospital after injuring neck in game
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day…
Continue Reading Flyers’ Atkinson set for neck surgery, out for the season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson will have neck surgery Wednesday and miss the entire season. It’s another…
Continue Reading NL champion Phillies sign GM Fuld through 2025 season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies gave general manager Sam Fuld a contract extension that will take him through the 2025 season. The…
Continue Reading Bassitt drawn to Blue Jays by strong lineup, loaded rotation
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt didn’t need the Toronto Blue Jays to sell him on what they were building. The…
Continue Reading US businessman John Textor completes Lyon takeover
LYON, France (AP) — American businessman John Textor has completed his takeover of French league club Lyon. The sale was initially set for…
Continue Reading Gardner-Webb defeats Bob Jones 116-55
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Led by Kareem Reid’s 20 points, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs defeated the Bob Jones Bruins 116-55 on…
Continue Reading Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The announcement…
Continue Reading Alabama’s Young, Anderson sticking around for Sugar Bowl
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. decided they had unfinished business at Alabama, even if it won’t include another…
Continue Reading Bowling Green takes down Fairmont State 93-74
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Led by Leon Ayers III’s 20 points, the Bowling Green Falcons defeated the Fairmont State Falcons 93-74 on Monday. The…
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