Big 12 Commissioner: ‘Meaningful’ discussions with ESPN, Fox
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says he has had “meaningful” conversations with…
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ACC aims to build on ‘down’ year’s final NCAA flourish
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is counting on a strong showing in the NCAA Tournament to…
Continue Reading Lewandowski keeps Barcelona barely alive in Champions League
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored in stoppage time to keep Barcelona barely alive in the Champions League. Lewandowski’s…
Continue Reading Bayern into Champions League KO stage with 4-2 win at Plzeň
PLZEŇ, Czech Republic (AP) — Leon Goretzka has scored twice as Bayern Munich clinched its spot in the Champions League knockout stage with a. 4-2…
Continue Reading Alonso’s Leverkusen loses 3-0 to Porto in Champions League
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Two goals for Mehdi Taremi from the penalty spot and superb goalkeeping from Diogo Costa lifted Porto to a 3-0 win over…
Continue Reading ACC Commisioner Phillips: Time to expand NCAA’s Big Dance
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips thinks its time to expand the NCAA Tournament. He’s…
Continue Reading Salah breaks Champions League record with fastest hat trick
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Mo Salah has scored the fastest-ever hat trick in Champions League history in Liverpool’s 7-1 rout of Rangers. The…
Continue Reading Marseille continues CL revival with 2-0 win v 9-man Sporting
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Two wins in two matches have given a much-needed boost to Marseille’s chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions…
Continue Reading Memphis finalizes extension with coach Penny Hardaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has finalized an extension keeping coach Penny Hardaway under contract through April 2028. Wednesday’s announcement…
Continue Reading Astros starters rock hair extensions for postseason ‘dos
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, even in the…
Continue Reading Orioles claim Cave off waivers from Minnesota, DFA Reed
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated right-hander Jake Reed…
Continue Reading Badgers, Spartans try to salvage seasons that have gone awry
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Call it the Big Ten’s midseason “Disappointment Bowl.” Michigan State was 15th and…
Continue Reading LaFleur: Rodgers won’t practice Wednesday, but should play
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t practicing Wednesday after hurting…
Continue Reading Braves’ Matzek has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Braves reliever Tyler Matzek had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will be sidelined for 12 to 18…
Continue Reading Pickleball, Colbert, other stars team up for charity special
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pickleball craze is getting the Stephen Colbert treatment for charity. Colbert will host…
Continue Reading Start of Phillies-Braves Game 2 delayed by rain
ATLANTA (AP) — The start of Wednesday’s Game 2 of the NL Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves has been delayed by…
Continue Reading Perfect Napoli beats Ajax 4-2 to reach Champs League last 16
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had another starring performance with a goal and an assist to help Napoli beat Ajax 4-2 and reach the…
Continue Reading Brugge draws with Atlético, advances in Champions League
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Club Brugge has held Atlético Madrid to a 0-0 draw on the road to become only the second Belgian…
Continue Reading Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon charged with assaulting son, police
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Ben Gordon is facing assault charges for allegedly punching his son at a New York airport. The alleged assault…
Continue Reading Fields, Bears try to build on progress when Commanders visit
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago quarterback Justin Fields finally showed signs of progress by delivering his…
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