NBA teams’ approach to Election Day more muted than 2020
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The NBA made its voice heard during the 2020 election cycle. LeBron James’ “More Than A…
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Rune reaches Paris Masters semis after No. 1 Alcaraz retires
PARIS (AP) — Unseeded Holger Rune of Denmark has advanced to the Paris Masters semifinals after eliminating top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz. In a match…
Continue Reading Tussles in stadium tunnels a throwback issue in older venues
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Michigan Stadium is one of the few places left in American sports where the home and visiting teams use the…
Continue Reading Jenkins brings years of experience to young Purdue squad
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer David Jenkins Jr. made a checklist for what he wanted on his final stop on a six-state basketball journey: face top…
Continue Reading Dave Butz, who helped Washington win 2 Super Bowls, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Pro defensive lineman and two-time Washington Super Bowl champion Dave Butz has died. He was 72. A spokesman for the…
Continue Reading Martinez back to normal as he approaches 700th career game
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez is two games shy of playing in the 700th game of…
Continue Reading New world curling boss found late-blooming love for sport
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Beau Welling is a top golf course designer who works with Tiger Woods and other big names in the sport. But what…
Continue Reading Ty Gibbs’ aggressiveness may make Xfinity finale interesting
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — JR Motorsports has three of the four cars in the Xfinity finale, an impressive…
Continue Reading SEC to review ways to address fans storming fields, courts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference plans to review policies on postgame field and court storming by fans. It wants to explore ways…
Continue Reading Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR retirement and IndyCar experiment lasted all of two…
Continue Reading Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Durant says the Brooklyn Nets could have handled this tumultuous week differently.…
Continue Reading Senators are up for sale, buyer must keep team in Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators are on the market. The board of directors of Senators Sports & Entertainment says a process has been…
Continue Reading NFL’s Ferguson brothers among 32 Salute to Service nominees
NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo’s Reid Ferguson and Miami’s Blake Ferguson — brothers and fellow long snappers — are among the 32 team…
Continue Reading Germany goalkeeper Neuer set for return ahead of World Cup
MUNICH (AP) — Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to return to action with Bayern Munich for the first time in nearly a month with the World Cup…
Continue Reading Super League plans criticized in Spain ahead of UEFA meeting
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The expected new format for the controversial Super League project has been criticized by the…
Continue Reading Leeds loses $6.6M pandemic-caused transfer case with Leipzig
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Premier League team Leeds has lost a multi-million dollar pandemic-related transfer dispute with…
Continue Reading Report: Japan career home run leader Oh hospitalized
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s career home run leader Sadaharu Oh is reported hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms. Japan’s Kyodo news agency…
Continue Reading Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philadelphia sports fans came up empty the last time two teams from the City of Brotherly Love…
Continue Reading FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on soccer over politics
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Soccer’s top officials have urged the 32 teams preparing for the most political World Cup in…
Continue Reading Revelers return to Hong Kong 7s for 1st time since pandemic
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of revelers have returned to Hong Kong Stadium to enjoy a highly anticipated…
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