Sports Archives

Nearly 55, Japan soccer great Miura joins another pro club

January 11, 2022 3:30 am The Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura has been signed up by another professional soccer club at the age of 54. Miura’s enduring…

World No. 1 speedskater Erin Jackson is going to Beijing 2022 after teammate gives up place

January 11, 2022 2:35 am CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN The world’s No. 1 ranked speedskater Erin Jackson is headed to the Beijing Olympics after her friend and teammate gave up…

Rachel Balkovec to become first woman to manage a minor league team

January 11, 2022 1:59 am CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Rachel Balkovec will become the first woman to manage a minor league team. Balkovec will manage the Tampa Tarpons, the New…

Djokovic, Barty confirmed as No. 1 seeds for Australian Open

January 11, 2022 12:27 am The Associated Press

By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer The uncertain status of top-ranked Novak Djokovic didn’t prevent Australian Open organizers from listing him as…

Winter Olympics preview: Gold-medal snowboarder Chloe Kim

January 11, 2022 12:10 am NBC Olympics

Snowboarder Chloe Kim burst on to the Olympic scene four years ago in PyeongChang, winning a gold medal at 17. The medal was nice, but her real…

Georgia, Tide, Michigan, Cincinnati, Baylor top final Top 25

January 10, 2022 11:16 pm The Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Georgia is No. 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll of the season…

China locks down 3rd city, raising affected to 20 million

January 10, 2022 11:09 pm The Associated Press

By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the…

Defense leads way in Big 12 race with 5 AP Top 25 teams

January 10, 2022 11:06 pm The Associated Press

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Defense has been a big factor in the Big 12 Conference’s standing with five AP Top 25 teams. The…

Spurred on: Popovich craves teaching time with a young team

January 10, 2022 11:00 pm The Associated Press

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Popovich had ample time for a nice New York dinner, as long as a gut-wrenching loss…

Notebook: Alabama struggled to turn red zone trips into TDs

January 10, 2022 10:28 pm The Associated Press

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alabama had plenty of chances in the College Football Playoff championship Monday — but…

Monday’s Oregon prep basketball scores

January 10, 2022 10:20 pm The Associated Press

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Country Christian 67, St. Stephens Academy 45 Crosshill Christian 80, Livingstone 31 De La Salle 73, Oregon Episcopal 43 Faith…

Kings hold off late charge by Rangers for 3-1 win

January 10, 2022 10:06 pm The Associated Press

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillip Danault, Blake Lizotte and Adrian Kempe scored and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the…

Cavs hold off late rally, send Kings to 5th straight loss

January 10, 2022 9:47 pm The Associated Press

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jarret Allen had 18 points and 17 rebounds, Darius Garland also had a double-double…

With Harden out, Trail Blazers down the Nets 114-108

January 10, 2022 9:40 pm The Associated Press

By ANNE M.PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 23 points and 11 assists, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers…

Young, Alabama can’t summon comeback minus 2 best receivers

January 10, 2022 9:38 pm The Associated Press

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer With Jameson Williams and John Metchie III sidelined by injuries, Bryce Young had his Heisman Trophy-winning season…

Oregon holds off Oregon State late, earns a 78-76 road win

January 10, 2022 9:30 pm The Associated Press

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Eric Williams Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left and Oregon held on to take a 78-76 win over Oregon State in a Pac-12…

Andy Murray reaches 2nd round at Sydney Tennis Classic

January 10, 2022 9:19 pm The Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — Five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray advanced to the second round of the Sydney Tennis Classic by beating Viktor Durasovic…

Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama

January 10, 2022 9:18 pm The Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stetson Bennett delivered the biggest throws of his storybook career and…

Defense earns redemption as Georgia ends long title drought

January 10, 2022 9:16 pm The Associated Press

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer Georgia won its long-awaited national championship the way it dominated during an undefeated regular season — by…

IOC major sponsors mostly muted in runup to Beijing Olympics

January 10, 2022 9:11 pm The Associated Press

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer The Beijing Winter Olympics are fraught with potential hazards for major sponsors. They are trying to remain quiet…