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…
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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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Figure skater Mariah Bell rides a unicycle, loves animals
Team USA’s women’s singles figure skater Mariah Bell can ride a unicycle and has pets including bunnies and a dog. Ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics,…
Continue Reading Kobayashi seeks 3rd Rolex before WEC leadership role begins
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kamui Kobayashi is seeking a third victory this weekend in the Rolex 24 at Daytona…
Continue Reading MLB drops arbitration cuts after union holds on free agents
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Major League Baseball withdrew its plan for more limited salary arbitration a day after the union withdrew its…
Continue Reading Cubs announce new title for Dorey in front-office shakeup
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have announced that Matt Dorey is taking on the role of vice president of player personnel. Dorey’s new title is…
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Nathan Chen finds peace in music, playing guitar
Ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, men’s singles figure skater Nathan Chen talks about studying statistics and data science at Yale University. Chen…
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Paula Moltzan makes a splash on and off the mountain
Alpine skier Paula Moltzan can’t stay away from nature even during the summertime, when she works as a white water rafting…
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Figure skater Vincent Zhou conquers ice rinks and mountains
Team USA’s men’s singles figure skater Vincent Zhou discussed his passion for climbing mountains, and how his hobby feels like a metaphor for his…
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