Cameron Smith: The ‘everyman’ of golf transforming into one of its best players
By Ben Morse, CNN A love of fishing, a flowing mullet and a friendly personality: Cameron Smith is a one-of-a-kind golfer. The Australian can often…
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Rafael Nadal overcomes stomach problem to beat Denis Shapovalov in five-set thriller
By Ben Church, CNN Rafael Nadal remains on track to make history at this year’s Australian Open after beating Denis Shapovalov in five sets…
Continue Reading The Double Ks advance with style at the Australian Open
By BRUCE MATTHEWS Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios handed over a racket as a sympathetic gift for accidentally hitting a…
Continue Reading Australian Open relaxes rule against Peng Shuai protest T-shirt, Craig Tiley tells AFP
By Angus Watson, CNN The Australian Open will allow people to wear shirts that say “Where is Peng Shuai?” CEO of Tennis Australia Craig…
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U.S. ski jumper Anna Hoffmann a late entry into Olympics
Anna Hoffmann, originally the sixth alternate, got into the Olympic field for women’s ski jumping on…
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Monday’s prep basketball scores
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Bend 74, South Salem 48 Corvallis 63, South Albany 42 Faith Bible 51, Neah-Kah-Nie 40 Falls City 60, C.S. Lewis Academy/Veritas…
Continue Reading AFCON: Report into deadly stadium crush will focus on who closed gate that led to loss of lives
By Aleks Klosok, Joel Kouam and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said a report into a stadium…
Continue Reading Big 12-SEC Challenge takes hoops center stage this weekend
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer The Big 12 and Southeastern Conference have a big weekend ahead on the hardwood in the latest incarnation of…
Continue Reading Tkachuk, Gaudreau lead Flames over Blues 7-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk had a career-high five assists, Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Calgary Flames routed…
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Winter Olympics preview: Team USA’s high-flying snowboarders
No country has had more success in snowboarding at the Olympics than the United States, and that’s because of amazing athletes like Shaun White and…
Continue Reading No. 15 USC shakes off slow start to rout Arizona State
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Peterson scored 16 points and No. 15 Southern California shook off a slow start to defeat…
Continue Reading Rippon boosts Bell’s Olympic chase with advice and support
By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer As Mariah Bell ripped through two brilliant routines to win her first national championship earlier this month, the…
Continue Reading Gresham carries Texas Southern over Alabama St. 73-66
HOUSTON — Brison Gresham recorded 11 points and 16 rebounds to lift Texas Southern to a 73-66 win over Alabama State. Texas Southern led 63-58 with…
Continue Reading Sisoho Jawara carries Weber St. over S. Utah 92-84
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Seikou Sisoho Jawara scored a season-high 25 points, tying his career high, as Weber State defeated Southern Utah 92-84. Koby…
Continue Reading Chiefs’ Harrison Butker coming through in clutch once again
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After three divisional playoff games had been decided on last-second field goals, Chiefs…
Continue Reading Corbett scores 25 to lift CSU over Howard 83-81
BALTIMORE — Tyree Corbett had 25 points plus 22 rebounds as Coppin State narrowly defeated Howard 83-81. Corbett’s three-point play with 10…
Continue Reading Dixon carries Idaho over Portland St. 84-79
PORTLAND, Ore. — Mikey Dixon scored 27 points as Idaho ended its seven-game road losing streak, narrowly defeating Portland State 84-79. Trevante…
Continue Reading China less worried about global criticism these Olympics
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics open in just over a week. When Beijing held the Summer Olympics in 2008, the…
Continue Reading Agbaji helps No. 5 Kansas beat Texas Tech 94-91 in 2OT
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 37 points to help No. 5 Kansas avenge its only conference…
Continue Reading Ski resorts aim for more efficient snowmaking amid drought
By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press DENVER (AP) — With decreasing snowpack due to drought and climate change, the ski industry has invested millions…
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