Focus on Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, Argentina’s Dybala
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — With World Cup spots secured, Brazil and Argentina appear set to test players in qualifying…
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4th-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols lose Keyen Green to torn ACL
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The fourth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols will be without center Keyen Green for the rest of the season after she tore an ACL…
Continue Reading Iowa’s Caitlin Clark sets Big Ten record with 17 assists
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 20 points, a career-high 17 assists and seven rebounds, nearly missing her third triple-double in…
Continue Reading Flyers’ Yandle sets Iron Man mark in 965th straight game
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle has broken the NHL record by playing in his 965th consecutive game. The 35-year-old…
Continue Reading San Diego’s finest: Jon Rahm back at friendly Torrey Pines
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jon Rahm is a Spaniard who lives in Arizona, but he occupies a prominent place in San Diego’s…
Continue Reading Bills OC Brian Daboll has second interview with Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has had his second interview for the New York Giants head coaching…
Continue Reading No. 22 Marquette showing toughness in Smart’s debut season
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette’s postseason hopes were teetering as the new year arrived. The Golden Eagles had…
Continue Reading Lakers’ Davis returns from knee injury in win over Nets
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Davis’ knee felt good. Once he gets his conditioning back, perhaps the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Big Papi elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling left out
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars…
Continue Reading NFL divisional round averages record 38.2 million viewers
NEW YORK (AP) — The four NFL divisional round playoff games had the highest average viewers on record with 38.2 million tuning in on television and…
Continue Reading Cold play: Hats, gloves, long pants for US WCup qualifier
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Long pants, gloves and some hats were in use as the U.S. prepared for Thursday night’s…
Continue Reading Sean Payton, coach whose Saints lifted spirits in post-Katrina New Orleans, says he is stepping down
By Steve Almasy, CNN Sean Payton, who led the New Orleans Saints to an emotional Super Bowl win in the years after Hurricane Katrina, announced…
Continue Reading White Sox announce deal with Cuban OF Oscar Colás
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have added another name to their rich Cuban history, agreeing to a contract…
Continue Reading Rodgers says once he retires, he won’t make any comeback
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he can’t envision a scenario in which he comes out of retirement once he…
Continue Reading NFL to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super Bowl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super…
Continue Reading All 8 USFL teams to play in Birmingham for first season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The newly re-formed USFL will play every game in Birmingham, Alabama during its inaugural season. The eight-team…
Continue Reading McPherson’s ‘called shot’ energizes playoff run for Bengals
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson is getting plenty of attention since his “called shot” field…
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Skater Jason Brown on learning Japanese, losing ponytail
Team USA’s men’s singles figure skater Jason Brown touches on a number of topics, including cutting his trademark ponytail, learning to speak…
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Karen Chen on Kristi Yamaguchi’s influence, writing a book
Team USA’s women’s singles figure skater Karen Chen discusses being influenced and mentored by Kristi Yamiguchi, as well as her experience writing a…
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Pairs duo Alexa Knierim/Brandon Frazier talk pets, partners
Team USA’s pairs figure skaters Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier talk naming Brandon’s new dog and forming a partnership just as the pandemic…
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