Jon Rahm starts his year with two wins in a row. Rory McIlroy answers by winning his 2023 debut. AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson says that would seem to be the start of what could be a great rivalry …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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1/31/23
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Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen could miss most of the remainder of the season because of an ankle injury. United says he will be sidelined for “an extended period” — likely …
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1/31/23
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It’s transfer deadline day and clubs around Europe are aiming to get the last of their business done before the midseason window shuts. January is traditionally a difficult time to make major …
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By JAMES ROBSON
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1/31/23
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An apology has been issued on behalf of Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk after he appeared to use the N-word in a video posted on social media. The forward, who joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk …
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1/31/23
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Brace yourself. There’s going to be some angry people in the NBA on Thursday night. With good reason, too. The votes from the coaches are now in, and on Thursday, the NBA will reveal the 14 …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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1/31/23
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Sir’Jabari Rice scored 21 points and Timmy Allen added 19 to send No. 10 Texas to a 76-71 win over No. 11 Baylor. Texas ended Baylor's six-game win streak, and the Longhorns kept a share of first …
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By JIM VERTUNO
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1/30/23
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Joe Mazzulla started the season as an assistant coach. He then became interim head coach of the Boston Celtics, in a most unexpected way. And now, the NBA’s youngest head coach is headed to the …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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1/30/23
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy tore a ligament in his throwing elbow, putting his status for the start of next season in question. A person familiar with the injury confirmed the …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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1/30/23
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The Philadelphia Eagles can win their second Super Bowl in franchise history if they beat the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles will face their former coach in Andy Reid. The Eagles are the fourth team …
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By DAN GELSTON
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1/30/23
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Patrick Mahomes deserved the game ball from the AFC title game. Travis Kelce probably did, too. But behind the scenes were Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder and his staff. They had to get their star QB …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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1/30/23
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A person familiar with the deal says the Royals and Zach Greinke have agreed to a contract for the coming season. That makes it nine seasons over two stints in Kansas City for the six-time All-Star …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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1/30/23
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U.S. Soccer has introduced a Safe Soccer program that will require comprehensive vetting of individuals involved in the sport as the federation continues to address the abuses uncovered in its …
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By ANNE M. PETERSON
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1/30/23
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World Cup winner Lionel Messi says in a radio interview aired on Monday that he regrets his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar. …
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1/30/23
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South Carolina, Stanford and LSU are the top teams in the latest women's AP Top 25 college basketball rankings. South Carolina is No. 1 for the 32nd consecutive week. Only UConn (51 and 34 weeks) …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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1/30/23
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The All-Star Break has arrived with the Seattle Kraken sitting atop the Pacific Division. The Kraken have been enjoying a surprisingly good second season and have already surpassed totals for wins …
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By TIM BOOTH
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1/30/23
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Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final, has died. Hull was 84. The two-time MVP was one of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, leading …
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By JAY COHEN
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1/30/23
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Purdue is this season's first unanimous No. 1 team in the AP men’s college basketball poll. The Boilermakers have won eight straight games since a one-point loss to Rutgers on Jan. 2. They were …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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1/30/23
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Using name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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1/30/23
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Everton has turned to Sean Dyche in its fight to secure Premier League survival. The former Burnley manager has been hired as the successor to Frank Lampard and has signed a two-and-a-half-year …
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By JAMES ROBSON
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1/30/23
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Paolo Banchero says having a healthier roster has been a big reason why the Orlando Magic are winning some games. The No. 1 pick in last year's NBA draft is providing a periodic diary of his rookie …
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By PAOLO BANCHERO
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1/30/23
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