Harry Kane found it tough to get over ‘whirlwind’ year
LONDON (AP) — England captain Harry Kane says he has found it tough to get over a “whirlwind” year in which he lost in the European…
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UConn hires former UCLA coach Jim Mora to lead Huskies
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer UConn has hired former UCLA coach Jim Mora to lead the Huskies. Mora has been out of coaching since 2017…
Continue Reading Luge officials: Olympic luge track crash was ‘human error’
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer The International Luge Federation says “human error” caused a Polish athlete to crash and suffer serious leg…
Continue Reading Japan closes in on qualifying group leaders in Asia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan closed in on both Saudi Arabia and Australia in Asian World Cup qualifying by beating Vietnam 1-0 while the two…
Continue Reading New anti-doping, medication rules for horse racing unveiled
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has released a draft of proposed anti-doping and medication control…
Continue Reading Thursday Night Football: Flying Baltimore Ravens look to keep momentum at struggling Miami Dolphins
By Jack Bantock, CNN It’s a top versus bottom affair on Thursday Night Football this week, as the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens (6-2) seek…
Continue Reading PSG player Aminata Diallo arrested in connection with an alleged attack on teammate
CNN By Becky Thompson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder Aminata Diallo has been taken into police custody in connection with an attack…
Continue Reading Australia, Saudi Arabia in 0-0 draw in World Cup qualifying
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia and Saudi Arabia played to an often ill-tempered, rainy 0-0 draw in the Socceroos’ first home match in more than two…
Continue Reading Kenya soccer federation disbanded by government, risks ban
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan soccer federation has been disbanded by the government just hours before the national team is due to play in a…
Continue Reading Root urges ‘change and actions’ amid cricket racism crisis
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer England cricket captain Joe Root has called for “change and actions” from his county team Yorkshire in response…
Continue Reading Women’s world boxing championships postponed amid pandemic
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Boxing Association says the women’s world boxing championships have been postponed from next month…
Continue Reading Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook accused of assault by former girlfriend
By Wayne Sterling, CNN A former girlfriend of Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has accused him of assault, battery and false imprisonment…
Continue Reading Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook accused of assault by former girlfriend
WCCO, GRACELYN TRIMBLE LAWSUIT, CNN By Wayne Sterling, CNN A former girlfriend of Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has accused him of…
Continue Reading Liverpool great Gerrard joins Villa for 1st EPL coaching job
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been hired as Aston Villa manager. Gerrard was one of Liverpool’s…
Continue Reading No. 11 Texas A&M visits No. 12 Mississippi in SEC showdown
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer No. 11 Texas A&M will pit its stingy defense against Matt Corral and 12th-ranked Mississippi this weekend. The two…
Continue Reading Ageless oldies but goodies defying Father Time around NFL
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Age is a funny thing in the NFL, where many players are considered over the hill in…
Continue Reading No. 20 UCLA women turn back Pepperdine 78-69
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charisma Osborne scored 24 points, IImar’l Thomas added 21 and No. 20 UCLA turned back Pepperdine 78-69 in the season opener…
Continue Reading Hawaii rolls past Hawaii Hilo 97-67 with balanced attack
HONOLULU (AP) — Junior Madut led a balanced attack with 17 points and Hawaii opened the season with a 97-67 win over Hawaii Hilo. Donald McHenry…
Continue Reading Barton scores 30, Nuggets beat Pacers 101-98 without Jokic
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Will Barton scored a season-high 30 points, helping to make up for the absence of suspended star…
Continue Reading Lakers rally late in regulation, hold off Heat 120-117 in OT
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Malik Monk scored five of his season-high 27 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers…
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