Mavericks fined $750,000 by NBA for sitting players
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA has fined the Dallas Mavericks $750,000, saying the team engaged in “conduct detrimental to the…
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NHL playoffs full of NYC teams: Rangers, Islanders, Devils
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer All three New York-area NHL teams are in the playoffs for the first time since 2007. It’s just the fourth…
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Fishing Report: A look at some prime spring spots to cast a line
NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest debuts our new weekly Fishing Report, which will provide some great spots and what’s biting, in both hours of…
Continue Reading Dallas Eakins won’t return to Anaheim Ducks after 4 seasons
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Head coach Dallas Eakins will not return to the Anaheim Ducks after four consecutive losing…
Continue Reading Logan Webb, Giants agree to $90M, 5-year deal for 2024-28
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a $90 million, five-year…
Continue Reading FIA to hear Ferrari’s request to review Sainz penalty
PARIS (AP) — Formula One’s governing body FIA says a hearing will take place next week addressing Ferrari’s request to review the time penalty…
Continue Reading Penguins fire GM Hextall, exec Burke after missing playoffs
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired general manager Ron Hextall, director of hockey operations…
Continue Reading Ukraine bars national sports teams from events with Russians
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian government has barred its national sports teams from competing at international events which also include…
Continue Reading Black church, NHL’s Penguins reach historic land-use accord
By PETER SMITH Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — More than 60 years ago, a historic Black church was forced to give up its sanctuary, compensated…
Continue Reading NBA playoff overview: Warriors seek 5th title in 9 years
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer For the Golden State Warriors, it’s a drive for five, as in five championships in nine years. It’s a similar…
Continue Reading Texas wraps spring drills with eyes on Ewers, QB contest
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Quinn Ewers’ mullet is gone. The big arm is still there. So is the competition that comes…
Continue Reading United manager Ten Hag defends decisions as injuries hit
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erik ten Hag says there’s a Dutch expression about hindsight. The Manchester United manager was defending his…
Continue Reading Archie Bradley agrees to minor league contract with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Pitcher Archie Bradley has agreed to a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins as he tries to return from a broken elbow. The…
Continue Reading South Carolina’s Staley hires Duke assistant for Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke assistant Winston Gandy is joining Dawn Staley’s staff for the South Carolina women’s basketball team. Gandy…
Continue Reading Lottery could alter offseason plans for NHL’s worst teams
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — A single ping-pong ball could have a ripple effect beyond the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks,…
Continue Reading Clemson looks to new coordinator Riley to fire up offense
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — New offensive coordinator Garrett Riley isn’t looking for Clemson to do a lot of…
Continue Reading Galtier deeply hurt by accusations he made racist comments
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier says he feels hurt “at the deepest level” of his humanity by accusations that he made…
Continue Reading Masters champ Rahm rebounds as Walker leads RBC Heritage
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Jimmy Walker shot his second straight 65 and held a three-stroke lead over…
Continue Reading Fritz stuns defending champion Tsitsipas in Monte Carlo
MONACO (AP) — American Taylor Fritz upset two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semifinals.…
Continue Reading Nadal to also miss Barcelona Open with nagging hip injury
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal says he will miss the Barcelona Open after not recovering from a nagging hip injury. The 22-time Grand Slam…
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