Brazil mourns Pelé, who made every part of the country proud
By DAVID BILLER and DIANE JEANTET Associated Press Bocaina de Minas, BRAZIL (AP) — Down a dirt road in the mountains of Minas Gerais, Pelé’s…
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Bucs’ Gabbert, brothers rescue people in Tampa chopper crash
By The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert became an unexpected hero when a helicopter…
Continue Reading Wofford men’s basketball coach McAuley resigns
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford men’s basketball coach Jay McAuley has resigned less than four weeks after taking a leave of absence. The…
Continue Reading No. 14 Miami wins 9th straight, topping Notre Dame 76-65
By ANTHONY ANDERSON Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Nigel Pack scored 21 points in his home state to lead No. 14 Miami over Notre Dame…
Continue Reading Maryland holds off No. 25 NC State in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Octavian Smith, Chad Ryland kicked three…
Continue Reading No. 16 Maryland women beat Minnesota 107-85
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Diamond Miller scored 22 points, Shyanne Sellers added 19 points with nine rebounds and No. 16 Maryland scored 30 points…
Continue Reading Jets’ Hardee a Pro Bowl selection driven by memory of mother
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Hardee gently brushed the snow from his mother’s gravestone enough…
Continue Reading Cardinals to start David Blough at quarterback vs Falcons
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will use their fourth quarterback of the season after David Blough was named the starter for…
Continue Reading Browns star Garrett respects decision to bench him 3 plays
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett says his failure to communicate with the team led to coach…
Continue Reading Marc Overmars recovering from ‘mild stroke,’ Antwerp says
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian club Royal Antwerp says former Barcelona and Arsenal winger Marc Overmars is recovering from a mild stroke. The 49-year-old…
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“Once a Criminal, always a Criminal,” Bo Seibel says goodbye to Yuma High
“Once a criminal, always a criminal” is a common phrase amongst many inside the Yuma community – and it doesn’t stop with the Yuma football program,…
Continue Reading Burton scores 31, Pitt beats No. 25 North Carolina 76-74
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jamarius Burton scored a career-high 31 points, Blake Hinson had seven points in the final…
Continue Reading Tua Tagovailoa officially out with concussion at New England
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game at New England after…
Continue Reading Tulane’s Pratt, Spears last game together in Cotton vs. USC
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There was plenty of speculation about Michael Pratt’s future and whether the Tulane…
Continue Reading PSG braced for tough test at Lens, without Messi and Neymar
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its toughest test of the season Sunday when it…
Continue Reading Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for ’94 World Cup, MLS
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971. Pelé…
Continue Reading Aaron Judge is AP male athlete of year after setting HR mark
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge has always stood out. With the imposing size and muscular frame of an NFL tight…
Continue Reading Teenage striker Ilyes Housni signs 1st pro contract with PSG
PARIS (AP) — Teenage striker Ilyes Housni has signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain, tying him to the French champion…
Continue Reading Lewandowski suspension temporarily lifted for Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to be available for Saturday’s Spanish league game against city rival…
Continue Reading Enmanuel, college player with 1 arm, becomes an inspiration
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Hansel Enmanuel became an internet sensation with videos showing the one-armed basketball star dunking with ease…
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