Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like us
By HOWARD FENDRICH and KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press No, LeBron James does not want to be traded — that was put into the world by a fake Twitter…
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Heupel declines to address what kept Banks out of Vols’ loss
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel declined Monday to address what kept linebacker Jeremy Banks out of the Volunteers’ loss at…
Continue Reading Brazil getting ready to dance at the World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazilian players are hoping to do a lot of dancing at the World Cup in Qatar. The five-time…
Continue Reading LSU beats Illinois St. 77-61 to open Cayman Islands Classic
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — KJ Williams scored 33 points and grabbed eight rebounds and LSU beat Illinois State 77-61 in the opening game of…
Continue Reading Mitchell scores 35 as Kansas City knocks off Toledo 83-71
ESTERO, Fla. — Rayquawndis Mitchell’s 35 points led Kansas City past Toledo 83-71 in the Gulf Coast Showcase. Mitchell also contributed six…
Continue Reading Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cody Gakpo and substitute Davy Klaasen scored late to give the Netherlands a 2-0 victory over…
Continue Reading Portland to host women’s Final Four for 1st time in 2030
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Portland will host a women’s Final Four for the first time after the NCAA women’s basketball committee chose the…
Continue Reading Relaxed Messi determined to savor ‘likely’ final World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — There’s something different about Lionel Messi at this World Cup. He’s relaxed and happy…
Continue Reading South Carolina, Stanford top women’s Top 25; IU, UNC jump up
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer South Carolina and Stanford are still 1-2 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll after their game…
Continue Reading The Dallas Cowboys demolish the surging Minnesota Vikings, 40-3
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Despite a seven-game win streak under their belt, the high-flying Minnesota Vikings had a rude awakening at home on Sunday,…
Continue Reading 76ers C Embiid out at least 2 games with sprained left foot
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has a sprained left foot and will miss at least the next two games. Embiid joins…
Continue Reading Nets’ Simmons preps for hostile return in 1st game in Philly
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brookly Nets guard Ben Simmons is ready for his hostile homecoming in Philadelphia. Simmons was…
Continue Reading World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Messi seeks history with Argentina
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi returns to the World Cup for a fifth attempt at finally winning soccer’s…
Continue Reading Wembanyama Tracker: 2 more wins, plus a World Cup berth
By The Associated Press Victor Wembanyama’s season for Metropolitans 92 in the French league keeps getting better. He’s scored at least…
Continue Reading British comedian Joe Lycett did not shred $11,000 over David Beckham’s role as Qatar World Cup ambassador
By Zayn Nabbi, CNN British comedian Joe Lycett did not shred £10,000 ($11,800) as he claimed to have done on Sunday when the World Cup kicked off,…
Continue Reading Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime
CNN By Ben Church, CNN Before a ball was even kicked in Iran’s World Cup opener against England on Monday, Iran’s players made a powerful…
Continue Reading Eagles hope 6th 9-1 start in team history is Super Bowl sign
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles are 9-1 for the sixth time in franchise history. They joined the 9-1…
Continue Reading Beltrán, Lackey lead 14 newcomers on Baseball Hall ballot
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Beltrán, John Lackey and Jered Weaver are among 14 newcomers on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Hall of…
Continue Reading AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Virginia climbed 11 spots to No. 5 in this week’s AP Top 25 following a difficult week. The Cavaliers…
Continue Reading Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime
By Ben Church, CNN Before a ball was even kicked in Iran’s World Cup opener against England on Monday, Iran’s players made a powerful…
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