Steve Alford says he’s in Nevada for the long haul
RENO, Nev. (AP) — New Nevada coach Steve Alford said he’s hungry for the chance…
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UMass D Makar wins Hobey Baker award as college hockey’s MVP
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Massachusetts defenseman Cale Makar has won the Hobey Baker Memorial Award…
Sam Querrey advances to US Men’s Clay Court semifinals
HOUSTON (AP) — Eighth-seeded Sam Querrey advanced to the semifinals in the U.S. Men’s Clay…
AP sources: Pelicans hiring former Cavs GM Griffin
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three people familiar with the situation say the Pelicans have reached…
Bad knee makes Embiid doubtful for 76ers in Game 1 vs. Nets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid could start the postseason on the bench. Embiid, the Philadelphia…
High expectations for Dana Holgorsen in return to Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Coach Dana Holgorsen is thrilled to be back in Texas with the…
Former Liverpool captain Tommy Smith dies at 74
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Tommy Smith, a tough-tackling former Liverpool captain whose goal helped his…
Cancer claims life of former Chiefs tight end Walter White
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs say former tight end Walter White has…
Youth is being served early in Stanley Cup playoffs
For all the value of postseason experience, youth is off to a nice start in…
Vikings, Thielen agree to 4-year, $64M extension
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Adam Thielen have agreed in principle…
Shukurov wants China to go easy on player who broke his leg
Uzbekistan international Otabek Shukurov has asked for reduction of a suspension handed to a Chinese…
Adam Thielen agrees to four-year extension with Vikings
Wide receiver Adam Thielen has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million with…
Hamlin hoping for some hometown advantage
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin would love to think he has an advantage when…
Questions hang over NWSL in World Cup season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The NWSL opens its seventh season this weekend with some lingering…
Redskins’ Foster fined, not suspended, after NFL review
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Reuben Foster has been fined two game checks and reinstated to…
Newcastle beats Leicester 1-0, moves closer to EPL survival
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Newcastle took a big step toward Premier League survival by winning…
Army tries to maintain excellence after record-setting 2018
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Five years ago Jeff Monken faced a daunting challenge when…
After trading Beckham, Giants made sure Shepard stays
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Sterling Shepard…
Holloway moving up for chance to win second belt at UFC 236
ATLANTA (AP) — Max Holloway believes the path to recognition as the best pound-for-pound fighter…
Wake hoops assistant, accused in punching incident, resigns
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A Wake Forest assistant basketball coach has resigned eight months after…
