NBA tweaks design of trophies, adds conference finals MVPs
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA’s championship trophy has a new look. And the league will hand out some new trophies for the first time during these…
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After season to forget, Barcelona faces difficult rebuild
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — It’s been a long season for Barcelona. Lionel Messi left in tears. Ronald Koeman…
Continue Reading US to host men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups for first time
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The United States will stage a Rugby World Cup for the first time after being voted as the host of the men’s…
Continue Reading FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer’s new rivalry
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The name “FIFA” can bring to mind images of the World Cup and soccer’s greatest players.…
Continue ReadingFormer Jacksonville Jaguars kicker sues team, alleges former coach Urban Meyer created hostile work environment
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo is suing the NFL team, alleging that former Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer…
Continue Reading‘Awful … embarrassing’: Warriors fall behind by as many as 55 in huge loss to Grizzlies
By Ben Morse, CNN The Golden State Warriors emphatically missed the opportunity to clinch their Western Conference semifinals playoff series against…
Continue Reading Dortmund licks wounds, pivots to rebuild for next season
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund is already looking ahead to the next season as its current campaign is set to end…
Continue Reading England’s crypto club takes plunge into the unknown
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer An American consortium has bought an English soccer team with the ultimate aim of winning the Premier League title.…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreak
By The Associated Press The Cleveland Guardians are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and several of the…
Continue Reading Nantes expresses shock at Nice fans who chanted about Sala
PARIS (AP) — French soccer club Nantes has expressed its shock at Nice fans who made derogatory chants about Emiliano Sala during a league game.…
Continue Reading Sherpa woman climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own record
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record as the most successful female climber of Mount…
Continue Reading NHL closing in on seeing its first female coach
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer The growing number of women getting hired for management and development roles across the NHL suggests it won’t…
Continue Reading Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer College basketball coaches around the country are plugging holes and adding veterans to their rosters through the…
Continue Reading Svitolina wants better mental health protection for juniors
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Elina Svitolina is calling for better mental health protection for juniors starting out in their…
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TCA vs. Discovery Canyon
The Classical Academy and Discovery Canyon met up on the pitch Wednesday night. The Titans would prevail 1-0 to advance in the Class 4A playoffs. The…
Continue Reading Flames use 3-goal third period to top Stars 3-1 in Game 5
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund, Andrew Mangiapane and Trevor Lewis all scored in the third period, leading the Calgary Flames to a 3-1…
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The Air Academy girls lacrosse team advances in the Class 5A playoffs
The Air Academy girls lacrosse team defeats Denver East 10-7 in the Class 5A playoffs. The Kadets will play Valor Christian…
Continue Reading Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis…
Continue Reading Mercury beat Storm in first of home-and-home set this week
PHOENIX (AP) — Tina Charles had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 19 points and six assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the…
Continue Reading Witt-Whit show leads Royals past Rangers 8-2 to end skid
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Local high school hero Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run double and had his first major-league three-RBI game and Whit…
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