Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion, longtime coach, dies at 79
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Paul Silas, a member of three NBA championship teams as a player and LeBron James’ first coach in the…
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Steelers QB Pickett in concussion protocol, out vs. Ravens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol. Pickett left…
Continue Reading Navy’s Ken Niumatalolo out after 15 seasons as coach
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo is out after 15 seasons at the helm. The academy said Sunday that Niumatalolo would not return.…
Continue Reading Grant Wahl: A charming, kind and talented journalist
CNN By Don Riddell, CNN It was 5 a.m and I couldn’t sleep; my mind was replaying the extraordinary drama of Argentina’s penalty shootout…
Continue Reading At 30, Hopkins is still a pass-catching force for Cardinals
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins has spent 10 years in the NFL and is now six months past his 30th birthday.…
Continue Reading Strydom wins Alfred Dunhill for his 1st European Tour title
MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Ockie Strydom has claimed his first European Tour title with a two-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Championship in…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo speaks for first time since shock World Cup exit
By Wayne Sterling, CNN A day after leaving the 2022 World Cup in tears as his chances to win the tournament for the first time in his career were…
Continue Reading Ronaldo says his dream of winning World Cup has ‘ended’
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo said in a cryptic social media post that his dream of winning the World Cup…
Continue Reading Morocco’s tactical masterplan ignites unlikely World Cup run
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco has defied expectations and broken down barriers by becoming the first African country…
Continue Reading Heisman 2023: Maye? Harrison Jr.? Who challenges Williams?
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After Caleb Williams won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the eighth player to do so for…
Continue Reading ‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government…
Continue Reading Mbappé to face good friend Hakimi in World Cup semifinal
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is going to meet his good friend Achraf Hakimi again at this World Cup. The…
Continue Reading England looks to future after latest World Cup heartbreak
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England’s World Cup fate was effectively sealed from the penalty spot as Harry Kane’s…
Continue Reading Grant Wahl: A charming, kind and talented journalist
By Don Riddell, CNN It was 5 a.m and I couldn’t sleep; my mind was replaying the extraordinary drama of Argentina’s penalty shootout…
Continue Reading Holdener beats Shiffrin for 2nd World Cup slalom win
SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) — Wendy Holdener had a lengthy wait for her first slalom victory. The Swiss skier made it two out of two on Sunday. And this…
Continue Reading World Cup exit leaves Southgate considering England position
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Gareth Southgate is considering his future as England coach after a third shot at a major…
Continue Reading Braathen wins 1st World Cup slalom of the season
VAL d’ISÈRE, France (AP) — A flawless second run helped Lucas Braathen win the first World Cup slalom of the season for the third victory of…
Continue Reading Utah State earns 79-67 victory over Loyola Marymount
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Led by Max Shulga’s 18 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 79-67 at Jack Jones Hoopfest. The…
Continue Reading 11 World Cup greats — as you’ve never seen them before
By Roger Bennett and Nate Kitch, for CNN Host of the popular soccer podcast “Men in Blazers,” Roger Bennett and illustrator and artist…
Continue Reading Mets add latest pricey arm, land Japanese ace Senga for $75M
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga and the New York Mets have agreed to a $75 million, five-year…
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