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Connor McDavid scores in OT to give Canada 3-2 win over United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final
BOSTON (AP) - When they played "O Canada" for the second time, there were no American fans left in the arena to boo. Instead, the Canadian team stood at the blue line, arm in arm, player and coach, wearing their championship hats while the maple lea...
Feb 21, 2025
Ja Morant the Memphis player burglarized by group targeting pro athletes, report says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is the Memphis Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the seven men from Chile charged in federal court with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent professional athletes around ...
Feb 20, 2025
Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manf...
Feb 20, 2025
While Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer the big-spending push of the Los Angeles Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred shared conflicting feelings about the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers this week, praising the franchise's competitive spirit in one breath before worrying about the financial disparity they've...
Feb 20, 2025
Luka Doncic frustrated by his rough shooting game, but the Lakers believe he'll find his rhythm soon
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Luka Doncic couldn't find his shot in his third game with the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James couldn't make up for it. Yet the Lakers all say they aren't worried after their embarrassing 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on...
Feb 20, 2025
Transport strike affecting Olympic test event underscores risks facing Milan-Cortina Games
ROME (AP) - A transport strike during an official test event for the Milan-Cortina Olympics highlighted why organizers are negotiating with trade unions to avoid a similar scenario during next year's Winter Games. When workers for Azienda Trasporti M...
Feb 18, 2025
Notre Dame moves up to No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll, has busy week ahead
Notre Dame ascended to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll Monday, becoming the third team to reach that spot this season. It's the first time since the 2020-21 season that there have been that many teams to hold the top spot in one...
Feb 18, 2025
Cam Ward has answer for anyone who thinks he quit on Miami after breaking TD record in bowl game
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - While Cam Ward hasn't decided if he will throw at the NFL combine next week, the quarterback knows how he will answer any scouts or team personnel who ask him if he quit on the Miami Hurricanes team by not finishing his final...
Feb 18, 2025
Bregman's $120 million, 3-year deal with Red Sox includes $60 million deferred, paid from 2035-46
Alex Bregman could receive the final payment of his $120 million, three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox in 2046. His deal, announced Saturday, calls for the $5 million signing bonus to be paid on Jan. 15, 2028, according to contract details obtaine...
Feb 17, 2025
Devers insists he's the Red Sox's third baseman even with Bregman now on the team
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - The Red Sox's ballyhooed signing of Alex Bregman was met with considerable resistance Monday when Rafael Devers said he wouldn't cede third base. Devers, a three-time All-Star, has played the hot corner for Boston since 2017 a...
Feb 17, 2025