Wisconsin defense faces major challenge in bid to stay elite
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has boasted one of the nation’s stingiest defenses virtually every season since…
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Alcaraz beats top-seeded Tsitsipas to reach Barcelona semis
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz has beaten top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets to advance to the semifinals of the…
Continue Reading Milwaukee’s Patrick Baldwin Jr. says he’s entering NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Patrick Baldwin Jr. has announced he is entering the NBA draft. The move comes several weeks after his father was fired as…
Continue Reading Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur dies at age 70
MONTREAL (AP) — Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, who helped the Montreal Canadiens win five Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died at age 70.…
Continue Reading Jonathan Gómez on Mexico roster for Guatemala friendly
By The Associated Press Jonathan Gómez, an 18-year-old right back who made his U.S. debut in December, was among 20 players picked by Mexico coach…
Continue Reading Verstappen edges Leclerc in qualifying for sprint at Imola
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen has earned his first pole position of the season after an incident-packed qualifying…
Continue Reading Hamilton: Being part of Chelsea bid ‘incredibly exciting’
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton’s passion for playing soccer as a child is part of what…
Continue Reading NFL, National Domestic Violence Hotline renew partnership
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and The National Domestic Violence Hotline have renewed their partnership for three years through a grant from the league.…
Continue Reading Injured Pogba might have played last game for Man United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paul Pogba might have played his last game for Manchester United. He came off injured in the 4-0 loss to Liverpool on…
Continue Reading Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole combine for 80 points as Golden State Warriors take 3-0 series lead
By Ben Morse, CNN The Golden State Warriors offense is purring and it’s fun, must-watch TV. The Dubs’ trio of stars — Steph Curry,…
Continue Reading Minnesota Timberwolves suffer epic collapse to blow 26-point lead at home to Memphis Grizzlies
By Matias Grez, CNN “We in Minnesota now,” a cocky Karl-Anthony Towns was heard saying on the bench. “Like I said after [Game 2] to…
Continue Reading Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte: 94,000 fans to watch the biggest heavyweight fight of the 21st century
Matias Grez, CNN “Who would have thought it?” Tyson Fury asked, almost incredulous. “Even we didn’t think we’d be doing…
Continue Reading Super Bowl visit inspires singer Chesney as tour begins
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Kenny Chesney knows all about a wall of sound. He creates one at each of his concerts. So when the country…
Continue Reading Let’s play 2: Baseball, football combo tests few who do both
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Brody Brecht’s schedule is so full that sometimes he make notes as a reminder of where…
Continue Reading Hutchinson shaped by family, including a WWII veteran
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Joseph Bernardi Hutchinson is an impressive reflection of his parents and his middle…
Continue Reading Russian swimmer Rylov banned for appearing at Putin rally
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian Olympic gold medalist swimmer Evgeny Rylov has been banned from the sport for nine months for appearing at a…
Continue Reading Rangers snap 5-game skid, rally past Mariners for 8-6 win
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Kole Calhoun lined a two-out RBI double to score Adolis García in ninth, García made a terrific…
Continue Reading Thomas extends points streak to lead Blues past Sharks 3-1
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Robert Thomas scored his 20th goal to extend his points streak to 15 games and the St. Louis…
Continue Reading Curry, Poole, Thompson lead Warriors past Nuggets, 118-113
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points each, Klay Thompson made six 3-pointers on his…
Continue Reading Kings defeat Blackhawks 4-1, move closer to a playoff spot
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillip Danault scored for the fifth straight game and the Los Angeles Kings moved closer to…
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