Author: The Associated Press
Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11, threatens to spark wider war
July 27, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel — A rocket strike Saturday at a soccer field killed at least 11 children and teens, Israeli authorities said, in the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country’s northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began. It raised fears of a broader regional war.
Scorching heat keeps grip on Southwest as records tumble
June 7, 2024
RENO, Nev. — The first heat wave of the year maintained its grip on the Southwest on Friday, a day after records tumbled across the region as temperatures soared past 110 degrees Fahrenheit from California to Arizona.
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
SEATTLE — Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed Friday when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state. He was 90. His son, Greg Anders, confirmed his death to the Associated Press.
Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows pleads not guilty in Arizona’s fake elector case
PHOENIX — Former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman pleaded not guilty Friday in Phoenix to nine felony charges over their roles in an effort to overturn Trump’s Arizona election loss to Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father while he was at a California rehab center, telling jurors he seemed to be improving in the weeks before he bought the revolver in 2018.
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges consumers to park outside
NEW YORK — Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
Mirra Andreeva reaches the French Open semifinals at age 17, and will face Jasmine Paolini, 28
June 5, 2024
PARIS — With the insouciance of a 17-year-old having the time of her life in Paris, Mirra Andreeva says she and her coach work out a game plan before a tennis match — and then she forgets all about that, preferring to just wing it.
Analysis: Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together
DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 12 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the first quarter in the Dallas Mavericks’ clinching blowout of Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.
Star guard Tucker DeVries is transferring from Drake to join his dad at West Virginia
March 28, 2024
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New West Virginia coach Darian DeVries brought some reinforcements from Drake.
Edwards runs, throws for a TD as Maryland routs Auburn 31-13 at Music City Bowl
December 30, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michael Locksley has been at Maryland long enough to know that his Terrapins have to earn everything. The transfer portal along with name, image and likeness deals have made the challenge tougher.
Wyoming sends coach Bohl into retirement as a winner with 16-15 win over Toledo in Arizona Bowl
TUCSON, Ariz. — John Hoyland kicked a 24-yard field goal as time expired, and Wyoming sent coach Craig Bohl into retirement a winner, 16-15 win over Toledo in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday.
Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start
November 8, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start.
San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four
March 26, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament’s South Region final.
Different Dakota: SD State wins 1st FCS title over ND State
January 8, 2023
FRISCO, Texas — Mark Gronowski threw three touchdowns passes and ran 51 yards for another one as South Dakota State won its first national championship with a 45-21 win Sunday over North Dakota State, which lost for the first time in its 10 FCS title-game appearances.
Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematch
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow threw for a touchdown, and Joe Mixon ran for another as the Cincinnati Bengals took advantage of four Baltimore turnovers to beat the Ravens, 27-16, on Sunday and set up a rematch in the first round of the playoffs next week.
If Ravens beat Bengals, Baltimore could host playoff game
January 6, 2023
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore’s path to a playoff home game is complicated, but it still exists after a few days of uncertainty.
Tua Tagovailoa out; rookie Skylar Thompson to start for Dolphins vs. Jets
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss his second straight game with a concussion, and rookie Skylar Thompson is expected to start Sunday against the New York Jets, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.
Dodgers cut pitcher Trevor Bauer after suspension reduced
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago, allowing him to resume his career with the start of the new season.
Robert Morris men lose at Youngstown State
January 5, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Dwayne Cohill had 23 points in Youngstown State’s 78-56 win over Robert Morris on Thursday night.
Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
October 22, 2022
NEW YORK — Cristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees, 5-0, on Saturday night to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.
No. 11 Penn State outlasts Northwestern in sloppy game
October 1, 2022
STATE COLLEGE — As rain pounded the field during warmups, Penn State’s PJ Mustipher found himself in his natural element.
NFL’s handling of concussions questioned after Tua’s injury
September 30, 2022
The NFL’s handling of concussions has evolved dramatically from the days when players were handed smelling salts on the bench and sent back into the game.
No. 11 Penn State hosts Northwestern trying to stay perfect
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State coach James Franklin realizes it’s a luxury to have so many serviceable players at his disposal this early in the season. Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald is impressed by the numbers.
LIV Golf denies report of deal to buy TV time on FS1
September 28, 2022
Saudi-funded LIV Golf denied a report Tuesday that it was close to a U.S. television deal in which it would buy time to be shown on FS1.
CeeDee Lamb redeems himself in Cowboys’ win over Giants
September 27, 2022
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — CeeDee Lamb was angry with himself in the second quarter after dropping a wide-open pass and costing the Dallas Cowboys a possible touchdown. It was just embarrassing.
Conference realignment makes another seismic shift
July 1, 2022
Conference realignment in college sports has been going on since 1984, when the Supreme Court invalidated the NCAA’s national television contract for football.
Despite title game, USFL already focusing on next season
The USFL accomplished what the last two attempts at spring football failed to do: make it through its first season.
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp gets contract extension from Rams
June 8, 2022
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday after a spectacular season in which he led the NFL in every major receiving category.
A healthy Saquon Barkley getting ready for Giants ’22 season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Julian Love has not only seen a different Saquon Barkley on the field in recent months, the New York Giants safety is excited what the star running back is showing in the locker room.
Rangers in familiar spot, back home after 2 road losses
The New York Rangers have been in a similar position before in this postseason: looking to reverse the momentum back home after dropping two games on the road.
Jason Day handles rain, expands lead at Wells Fargo
May 6, 2022
POTOMAC, Md. — Jason Day shook his head vigorously after holing an 11-footer for birdie on his ninth hole at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm — not out of disgust, but to whip the excess water off his cap. For the rest of the round, Day shed the hat entirely.
Flyers GM Fletcher wants to find right fit in new coach
May 3, 2022
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers need a new coach. And they need to get younger. Find more talent. Spark interest in a sagging fanbase.
Kraken hope to build after disappointing inaugural campaign
SEATTLE — For all the excitement and anticipation leading up to the first puck drop, the inaugural season for the Seattle Kraken ended up looking like nearly every other NHL expansion season from the past 30 years.
WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals as she languishes in Russia
The WNBA will honor Phoenix star Brittney Griner with a floor decal and allow the Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s salary cap, the league announced Tuesday.
Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak
May 2, 2022
DOVER, Del. — Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the Cup Series race Monday at Dover Motor Speedway.
Rahm closes with birdie to build 2-shot lead in Mexico Open
April 30, 2022
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — Jon Rahm birdied the last two par 5s and got some help from a couple of poor chips by Cameron Champ to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mexico Open.
NASCAR chases holiday TV audience with Easter dirt race
April 16, 2022
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kevin Harvick was on his annual family beach vacation when he was forced to cut it short early by three days to return to work for the first time in his career on Easter Sunday.
Nationals allow 29 runs in spring game vs Cardinals
March 30, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals fans have reasons to doubt 2022 will be their year. They got 29 more of them Wednesday.
Penn State hits 13 3-pointers, beats Northwestern
February 25, 2022
UNIVERSITY PARK — Dallion Johnson made five 3-pointers for all 15 of his points, John Harrar had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and Penn State beat Northwestern, 67-60, on Friday night.
Daniel Berger shoots another 65, moves atop Honda leaderboard
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Daniel Berger no longer needs to answer questions about how his back is feeling. The scorecard is telling the story.
Troy Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN ‘Monday Night’ booth
February 24, 2022
NFL free agency doesn’t begin for a few more weeks, however business is about to pick up when it comes to shuffling among the network broadcast teams with perhaps the biggest surprise of them all.
Fatts Russell helps Maryland hold off Penn State men
February 21, 2022
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Fatts Russell scored eight of his 18 points at the free-throw line with less than a minute to play, and Maryland held off Penn State, 67-61, on Monday night.
Column: NFL’s terrible week: tragedy, silliness, selfishness
November 5, 2021
No one spins things like the NFL, but not even its mighty PR machine can make this past week go away.
Jets acquire OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from Chiefs for TE
November 2, 2021
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets added some depth to the offensive line, acquiring guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from the Kansas City Chiefs for tight end Daniel Brown ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline Tuesday.
NHL defends disciplinary decisions in Blackhawks scandal
November 1, 2021
Commissioner Gary Bettman on Monday defended the NHL’s decisions and discipline meted out following an investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks’ handling of sexual assault allegations in 2010.
Las Vegas Raiders galvanized by Jon Gruden’s downfall
October 17, 2021
DENVER — The Las Vegas Raiders were determined not to let Jon Gruden’s undoing lead to their own downfall.
Kyle Larson wins at Texas for 1st spot in NASCAR’s final 4
FORT WORTH, Texas — Kyle Larson claimed the first of four championship-contending spots in NASCAR’s season finale with a dominating victory at Texas on Sunday to start the round of eight in the playoffs.
Browns RB Nick Chubb out, WR Jarvis Landry could return vs. Arizona
October 15, 2021
BEREA, Ohio — Star running back Nick Chubb will miss the Cleveland Browns’ game Sunday against the undefeated Arizona Cardinals, but wide receiver Jarvis Landry could return to action.
Tim Weah, Sergino Dest spark U.S. to win over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifier
October 13, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tim Weah scored on a shot that deflected off the goalkeeper in the 66th minute after Sergiño Dest started the comeback from a first-minute deficit, and the United States rallied past Costa Rica 2-1 on Wednesday night to ease pressure as World Cup qualifying neared the halfway point.
Playoff series for the ages as Dodgers, Giants go to Game 5
SAN FRANCISCO — Everybody expected a playoff series for the ages between the century-old rival Dodgers and Giants, and now they’ve got it.
North Carolina A&T powers past Robert Morris
October 2, 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jalen Fowler threw two touchdown passes and Jah-Maine Martin ran for 105 yards and two scores to lead North Carolina A&T to a 41-14 victory over Robert Morris in a Big South Conference opener Saturday.This Date in Sports History: April 7
April 7, 2021
1940 — Jimmy Demaret wins the Masters with a four-stroke triumph over Lloyd Mangrum. Mangrum shoots an opening-round 64, a course record by two strokes, which stands for 46 years. Demaret parred the first 14 holes, added a two-putt birdie at the 15th, then parred the final three holes to sew up his victory. Mangrum could do no better than 74 and finished second.
NCAA may consider single site for part of future tourneys
April 6, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA used the single-site concept for its marquee championship out of necessity.
Lee Westwood, at 47, still seeking his Masters victory moment
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Lee Westwood made his Masters debut in 1997 and went out for a Saturday night shopping excursion when he realized he would play the final round the following day with Jack Nicklaus.
This Date in Sports History: Feb. 20
February 20, 2021
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league baseball association, is organized in Pittsburgh.
Explainer: A trickier NCAA bracket in this unusual season
February 19, 2021
There’s no need to worry about geography in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Covid-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen
September 29, 2020
After preying heavily on the elderly in the spring, the coronavirus is increasingly infecting American children and teens in a trend authorities say appears driven by school reopenings and the resumption of sports, playdates and other activities.
Appalachian League leads off in minor league contraction
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball started the process of contracting minor league affiliates Tuesday, with the Appalachian League converted to a college summer circuit for rising freshmen and sophomores.
Rally brings gun rights advocates to Pennsylvania Capitol
HARRISBURG — A smaller than usual crowd of a few hundred people rallied for gun rights on the steps of Pennsylvania’s Capitol on Tuesday, an annual event that also was attended by a few dozen state lawmakers.
Douglas statue coming down in Illinois, but Lincoln had racist views, too
September 20, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With the nation racing to come to grips with centuries of racial sins, officials plan to remove the Capitol lawn statue of Stephen A. Douglas, whose forceful 19th century politics helped forge modern-day Illinois but who also profited from slavery.
Deadly party shooting adds new layer to Rochester’s grief
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Already roiled by this month’s revelation of Daniel Prude’s police suffocation death, the city of Rochester, N.Y., was further traumatized Saturday when gunfire at a backyard party killed two teenagers and wounded 14 others.
Tropical Storm Beta churns slowly toward Texas and Louisiana
HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta trudged toward the coasts of Texas and Louisiana on Sunday, threatening to bring more rain, wind and stress to a part of the country that has already been drenched and battered during this year’s unusually busy hurricane season.
U.S. judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
September 17, 2020
SEATTLE — A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service” before the November election.
Nurse questions medical care at immigration jail in Georgia
September 15, 2020
OCILLA, Ga. — An immigration detention center in Georgia performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for covid-19 and shredded medical records, according to a nurse quoted in a complaint filed Monday.
Former Greensburg Bishop Edward Malesic installed in Cleveland’s Catholic Diocese
September 14, 2020
CLEVELAND — Cleveland’s nearly 700,000 Roman Catholics on Monday were welcoming a new bishop from Pennsylvania during an installation Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings
The NFL on Monday reminded team personnel on the sidelines about the covid-19 requirements for wearing face coverings, saying such carelessness or disregard could put the season “at risk.”
Trump, Biden facing off on wildfires, climate change
WILMINGTON, Del. — President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden are focusing the presidential campaign on the wildfire-scorched West Coast, with Trump meeting fire officials in California on Monday while Biden declares the fires underscore an urgent need to address climate change.
Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus’ clouds
Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero charged with terrorism in Rwanda court
KIGALI, Rwanda — A Rwandan court on Monday charged Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” with terrorism, complicity in murder, and forming an armed rebel group.
Cubs’ Mills throws MLB’s 2nd no-hitter in 12-0 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE — From college walk-on to major league starter, Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills had to earn most every break he got.
La.-Lafayette leads 10 new teams in AP Top 25 rankings
September 13, 2020
Louisiana-Lafayette and Appalachian State were among 10 new teams ranked Sunday in first regular-season Associated Press college football poll, which was stripped of the teams not yet scheduled to play a fall season.
Teacher departures leave schools scrambling for substitutes
INDIANAPOLIS — With many teachers opting out of returning to the classroom because of the coronavirus, schools around the U.S. are scrambling to find replacements and in some places lowering certification requirements to help get substitutes in the door.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus alters Sept. 11 remembrances
September 10, 2020
NEW YORK — In a year when the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped countless American rituals, even the commemoration of 9/11 could not escape unchanged.
‘Avengers,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ star Diana Rigg dies at 82
LONDON — Diana Rigg, a commanding British actress whose career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has died. She was 82.
Ohio mother gets 25-year term for leaving her 2 dead babies in cars
TOLEDO, Ohio — The mother of two infants whose remains were left in separate abandoned cars was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
EA Sports adds Kaepernick to latest version of ‘Madden 21’
September 8, 2020
LOS ANGELES — Madden NFL players will have the opportunity to see how Colin Kaepernick might fare if he was back on the field.
Bill would give Black WWII medic posthumous Medal of Honor
Waverly B. Woodson Jr., a Black army medic who saved dozens of wounded troops on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day despite being severely wounded himself, deserves the Medal of Honor, said members of Congress on Tuesday as they announced legislation to posthumously award it to him.
Michael Cohen’s memoir casts him as ‘star witness’ against Trump
September 5, 2020
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen’s tell-all memoir makes the case that President Donald Trump is “guilty of the same crimes” that landed his former fixer in federal prison, offering a blow-by-blow account of Trump’s alleged role in a hush money scandal that once overshadowed his presidency.
GOP bill that would leave sports decisions to school districts clears state House committee
August 20, 2020
Republican-sponsored legislation that would give Pennsylvania school districts the final say over whether to hold sports and other activities during the pandemic cleared a House committee Thursday, one day before the governing body for interscholastic sports was to decide the fate of the fall season.
Slugger Edwin Encarnacion to join Yankees on Monday
June 16, 2019
CHICAGO — Edwin Encarnacion will find himself in a familiar spot after he joins the New York Yankees on Monday.
NFL stadiums come long way from Lambeau Field
May 31, 2019
Next summer, the Raiders are slated to relocate to Las Vegas and begin playing in a sleek $1.8 billion dome with a transparent roof, a black glass exterior to match their boldest uniform color and retractable doors to frame an 80-foot-tall by 215-foot wide view of the casinos on the strip.
Michigan’s Juwan Howard latest NBA player to coach college
Michigan had a multitude of options to replace longtime coach John Beilein.
Another close call for Naomi Osaka at French Open
May 30, 2019
PARIS — Naomi Osaka screamed “Oh, my God!” after one shanked shot. Mouthed something and clasped her hands together, as if praying, after another. There were plenty of deep sighs and exaggerated eyerolls, too.
Lowest debut at U.S. Women’s Open for Mamika Higa
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Looks like experience might not matter at the U.S. Women’s Open, at least not in Thursday’s opening round.
Ryan Moore leads strong Memorial field; shaky start for Tiger Woods
DUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods got off to a slower start than he would have liked Thursday at the Memorial.
Champions League finalists on opposite ends of financial, success spectrums
MADRID — Familiar territory for Liverpool. So very unfamiliar for Tottenham.
Consumer goods companies lead modest rebound in U.S. stocks
February 19, 2019
U.S. stock indexes turned modestly higher in early afternoon trading Tuesday as solid earnings from Walmart encouraged investors to bid up other retailers and consumer goods companies.
West Virginia House tables bill that prompted teacher strike
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This time the teachers’ strike was only hours old when lawmakers acted.
Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11, threatens to spark wider war
July 27, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel — A rocket strike Saturday at a soccer field killed at least 11 children and teens, Israeli authorities said, in the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country’s northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began. It raised fears of a broader regional war.
Scorching heat keeps grip on Southwest as records tumble
June 7, 2024
RENO, Nev. — The first heat wave of the year maintained its grip on the Southwest on Friday, a day after records tumbled across the region as temperatures soared past 110 degrees Fahrenheit from California to Arizona.
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
SEATTLE — Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed Friday when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state. He was 90. His son, Greg Anders, confirmed his death to the Associated Press.
Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows pleads not guilty in Arizona’s fake elector case
PHOENIX — Former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman pleaded not guilty Friday in Phoenix to nine felony charges over their roles in an effort to overturn Trump’s Arizona election loss to Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father while he was at a California rehab center, telling jurors he seemed to be improving in the weeks before he bought the revolver in 2018.
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges consumers to park outside
NEW YORK — Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
Mirra Andreeva reaches the French Open semifinals at age 17, and will face Jasmine Paolini, 28
June 5, 2024
PARIS — With the insouciance of a 17-year-old having the time of her life in Paris, Mirra Andreeva says she and her coach work out a game plan before a tennis match — and then she forgets all about that, preferring to just wing it.
Analysis: Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together
DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 12 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the first quarter in the Dallas Mavericks’ clinching blowout of Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.
Star guard Tucker DeVries is transferring from Drake to join his dad at West Virginia
March 28, 2024
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New West Virginia coach Darian DeVries brought some reinforcements from Drake.
Edwards runs, throws for a TD as Maryland routs Auburn 31-13 at Music City Bowl
December 30, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michael Locksley has been at Maryland long enough to know that his Terrapins have to earn everything. The transfer portal along with name, image and likeness deals have made the challenge tougher.
Wyoming sends coach Bohl into retirement as a winner with 16-15 win over Toledo in Arizona Bowl
TUCSON, Ariz. — John Hoyland kicked a 24-yard field goal as time expired, and Wyoming sent coach Craig Bohl into retirement a winner, 16-15 win over Toledo in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday.
Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start
November 8, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start.
San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four
March 26, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament’s South Region final.
Different Dakota: SD State wins 1st FCS title over ND State
January 8, 2023
FRISCO, Texas — Mark Gronowski threw three touchdowns passes and ran 51 yards for another one as South Dakota State won its first national championship with a 45-21 win Sunday over North Dakota State, which lost for the first time in its 10 FCS title-game appearances.
Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematch
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow threw for a touchdown, and Joe Mixon ran for another as the Cincinnati Bengals took advantage of four Baltimore turnovers to beat the Ravens, 27-16, on Sunday and set up a rematch in the first round of the playoffs next week.
If Ravens beat Bengals, Baltimore could host playoff game
January 6, 2023
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore’s path to a playoff home game is complicated, but it still exists after a few days of uncertainty.
Tua Tagovailoa out; rookie Skylar Thompson to start for Dolphins vs. Jets
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss his second straight game with a concussion, and rookie Skylar Thompson is expected to start Sunday against the New York Jets, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.
Dodgers cut pitcher Trevor Bauer after suspension reduced
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago, allowing him to resume his career with the start of the new season.
Robert Morris men lose at Youngstown State
January 5, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Dwayne Cohill had 23 points in Youngstown State’s 78-56 win over Robert Morris on Thursday night.
Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
October 22, 2022
NEW YORK — Cristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees, 5-0, on Saturday night to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.
No. 11 Penn State outlasts Northwestern in sloppy game
October 1, 2022
STATE COLLEGE — As rain pounded the field during warmups, Penn State’s PJ Mustipher found himself in his natural element.
NFL’s handling of concussions questioned after Tua’s injury
September 30, 2022
The NFL’s handling of concussions has evolved dramatically from the days when players were handed smelling salts on the bench and sent back into the game.
No. 11 Penn State hosts Northwestern trying to stay perfect
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State coach James Franklin realizes it’s a luxury to have so many serviceable players at his disposal this early in the season. Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald is impressed by the numbers.
LIV Golf denies report of deal to buy TV time on FS1
September 28, 2022
Saudi-funded LIV Golf denied a report Tuesday that it was close to a U.S. television deal in which it would buy time to be shown on FS1.
CeeDee Lamb redeems himself in Cowboys’ win over Giants
September 27, 2022
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — CeeDee Lamb was angry with himself in the second quarter after dropping a wide-open pass and costing the Dallas Cowboys a possible touchdown. It was just embarrassing.
Conference realignment makes another seismic shift
July 1, 2022
Conference realignment in college sports has been going on since 1984, when the Supreme Court invalidated the NCAA’s national television contract for football.
Despite title game, USFL already focusing on next season
The USFL accomplished what the last two attempts at spring football failed to do: make it through its first season.
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp gets contract extension from Rams
June 8, 2022
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday after a spectacular season in which he led the NFL in every major receiving category.
A healthy Saquon Barkley getting ready for Giants ’22 season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Julian Love has not only seen a different Saquon Barkley on the field in recent months, the New York Giants safety is excited what the star running back is showing in the locker room.
Rangers in familiar spot, back home after 2 road losses
The New York Rangers have been in a similar position before in this postseason: looking to reverse the momentum back home after dropping two games on the road.
Jason Day handles rain, expands lead at Wells Fargo
May 6, 2022
POTOMAC, Md. — Jason Day shook his head vigorously after holing an 11-footer for birdie on his ninth hole at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm — not out of disgust, but to whip the excess water off his cap. For the rest of the round, Day shed the hat entirely.
Flyers GM Fletcher wants to find right fit in new coach
May 3, 2022
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers need a new coach. And they need to get younger. Find more talent. Spark interest in a sagging fanbase.
Kraken hope to build after disappointing inaugural campaign
SEATTLE — For all the excitement and anticipation leading up to the first puck drop, the inaugural season for the Seattle Kraken ended up looking like nearly every other NHL expansion season from the past 30 years.
WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals as she languishes in Russia
The WNBA will honor Phoenix star Brittney Griner with a floor decal and allow the Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s salary cap, the league announced Tuesday.
Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak
May 2, 2022
DOVER, Del. — Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the Cup Series race Monday at Dover Motor Speedway.
Rahm closes with birdie to build 2-shot lead in Mexico Open
April 30, 2022
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — Jon Rahm birdied the last two par 5s and got some help from a couple of poor chips by Cameron Champ to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mexico Open.
NASCAR chases holiday TV audience with Easter dirt race
April 16, 2022
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kevin Harvick was on his annual family beach vacation when he was forced to cut it short early by three days to return to work for the first time in his career on Easter Sunday.
Nationals allow 29 runs in spring game vs Cardinals
March 30, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals fans have reasons to doubt 2022 will be their year. They got 29 more of them Wednesday.
Penn State hits 13 3-pointers, beats Northwestern
February 25, 2022
UNIVERSITY PARK — Dallion Johnson made five 3-pointers for all 15 of his points, John Harrar had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and Penn State beat Northwestern, 67-60, on Friday night.
Daniel Berger shoots another 65, moves atop Honda leaderboard
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Daniel Berger no longer needs to answer questions about how his back is feeling. The scorecard is telling the story.
Troy Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN ‘Monday Night’ booth
February 24, 2022
NFL free agency doesn’t begin for a few more weeks, however business is about to pick up when it comes to shuffling among the network broadcast teams with perhaps the biggest surprise of them all.
Fatts Russell helps Maryland hold off Penn State men
February 21, 2022
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Fatts Russell scored eight of his 18 points at the free-throw line with less than a minute to play, and Maryland held off Penn State, 67-61, on Monday night.
Column: NFL’s terrible week: tragedy, silliness, selfishness
November 5, 2021
No one spins things like the NFL, but not even its mighty PR machine can make this past week go away.
Jets acquire OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from Chiefs for TE
November 2, 2021
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets added some depth to the offensive line, acquiring guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from the Kansas City Chiefs for tight end Daniel Brown ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline Tuesday.
NHL defends disciplinary decisions in Blackhawks scandal
November 1, 2021
Commissioner Gary Bettman on Monday defended the NHL’s decisions and discipline meted out following an investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks’ handling of sexual assault allegations in 2010.
Las Vegas Raiders galvanized by Jon Gruden’s downfall
October 17, 2021
DENVER — The Las Vegas Raiders were determined not to let Jon Gruden’s undoing lead to their own downfall.
Kyle Larson wins at Texas for 1st spot in NASCAR’s final 4
FORT WORTH, Texas — Kyle Larson claimed the first of four championship-contending spots in NASCAR’s season finale with a dominating victory at Texas on Sunday to start the round of eight in the playoffs.
Browns RB Nick Chubb out, WR Jarvis Landry could return vs. Arizona
October 15, 2021
BEREA, Ohio — Star running back Nick Chubb will miss the Cleveland Browns’ game Sunday against the undefeated Arizona Cardinals, but wide receiver Jarvis Landry could return to action.
Tim Weah, Sergino Dest spark U.S. to win over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifier
October 13, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tim Weah scored on a shot that deflected off the goalkeeper in the 66th minute after Sergiño Dest started the comeback from a first-minute deficit, and the United States rallied past Costa Rica 2-1 on Wednesday night to ease pressure as World Cup qualifying neared the halfway point.
Playoff series for the ages as Dodgers, Giants go to Game 5
SAN FRANCISCO — Everybody expected a playoff series for the ages between the century-old rival Dodgers and Giants, and now they’ve got it.
North Carolina A&T powers past Robert Morris
October 2, 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jalen Fowler threw two touchdown passes and Jah-Maine Martin ran for 105 yards and two scores to lead North Carolina A&T to a 41-14 victory over Robert Morris in a Big South Conference opener Saturday.This Date in Sports History: April 7
April 7, 2021
1940 — Jimmy Demaret wins the Masters with a four-stroke triumph over Lloyd Mangrum. Mangrum shoots an opening-round 64, a course record by two strokes, which stands for 46 years. Demaret parred the first 14 holes, added a two-putt birdie at the 15th, then parred the final three holes to sew up his victory. Mangrum could do no better than 74 and finished second.
NCAA may consider single site for part of future tourneys
April 6, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA used the single-site concept for its marquee championship out of necessity.
Lee Westwood, at 47, still seeking his Masters victory moment
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Lee Westwood made his Masters debut in 1997 and went out for a Saturday night shopping excursion when he realized he would play the final round the following day with Jack Nicklaus.
This Date in Sports History: Feb. 20
February 20, 2021
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league baseball association, is organized in Pittsburgh.
Explainer: A trickier NCAA bracket in this unusual season
February 19, 2021
There’s no need to worry about geography in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Covid-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen
September 29, 2020
After preying heavily on the elderly in the spring, the coronavirus is increasingly infecting American children and teens in a trend authorities say appears driven by school reopenings and the resumption of sports, playdates and other activities.
Appalachian League leads off in minor league contraction
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball started the process of contracting minor league affiliates Tuesday, with the Appalachian League converted to a college summer circuit for rising freshmen and sophomores.
Rally brings gun rights advocates to Pennsylvania Capitol
HARRISBURG — A smaller than usual crowd of a few hundred people rallied for gun rights on the steps of Pennsylvania’s Capitol on Tuesday, an annual event that also was attended by a few dozen state lawmakers.
Douglas statue coming down in Illinois, but Lincoln had racist views, too
September 20, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With the nation racing to come to grips with centuries of racial sins, officials plan to remove the Capitol lawn statue of Stephen A. Douglas, whose forceful 19th century politics helped forge modern-day Illinois but who also profited from slavery.
Deadly party shooting adds new layer to Rochester’s grief
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Already roiled by this month’s revelation of Daniel Prude’s police suffocation death, the city of Rochester, N.Y., was further traumatized Saturday when gunfire at a backyard party killed two teenagers and wounded 14 others.
Tropical Storm Beta churns slowly toward Texas and Louisiana
HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta trudged toward the coasts of Texas and Louisiana on Sunday, threatening to bring more rain, wind and stress to a part of the country that has already been drenched and battered during this year’s unusually busy hurricane season.
U.S. judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
September 17, 2020
SEATTLE — A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service” before the November election.
Nurse questions medical care at immigration jail in Georgia
September 15, 2020
OCILLA, Ga. — An immigration detention center in Georgia performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for covid-19 and shredded medical records, according to a nurse quoted in a complaint filed Monday.
Former Greensburg Bishop Edward Malesic installed in Cleveland’s Catholic Diocese
September 14, 2020
CLEVELAND — Cleveland’s nearly 700,000 Roman Catholics on Monday were welcoming a new bishop from Pennsylvania during an installation Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings
The NFL on Monday reminded team personnel on the sidelines about the covid-19 requirements for wearing face coverings, saying such carelessness or disregard could put the season “at risk.”
Trump, Biden facing off on wildfires, climate change
WILMINGTON, Del. — President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden are focusing the presidential campaign on the wildfire-scorched West Coast, with Trump meeting fire officials in California on Monday while Biden declares the fires underscore an urgent need to address climate change.
Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus’ clouds
Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero charged with terrorism in Rwanda court
KIGALI, Rwanda — A Rwandan court on Monday charged Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” with terrorism, complicity in murder, and forming an armed rebel group.
Cubs’ Mills throws MLB’s 2nd no-hitter in 12-0 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE — From college walk-on to major league starter, Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills had to earn most every break he got.
La.-Lafayette leads 10 new teams in AP Top 25 rankings
September 13, 2020
Louisiana-Lafayette and Appalachian State were among 10 new teams ranked Sunday in first regular-season Associated Press college football poll, which was stripped of the teams not yet scheduled to play a fall season.
Teacher departures leave schools scrambling for substitutes
INDIANAPOLIS — With many teachers opting out of returning to the classroom because of the coronavirus, schools around the U.S. are scrambling to find replacements and in some places lowering certification requirements to help get substitutes in the door.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus alters Sept. 11 remembrances
September 10, 2020
NEW YORK — In a year when the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped countless American rituals, even the commemoration of 9/11 could not escape unchanged.
‘Avengers,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ star Diana Rigg dies at 82
LONDON — Diana Rigg, a commanding British actress whose career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has died. She was 82.
Ohio mother gets 25-year term for leaving her 2 dead babies in cars
TOLEDO, Ohio — The mother of two infants whose remains were left in separate abandoned cars was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
EA Sports adds Kaepernick to latest version of ‘Madden 21’
September 8, 2020
LOS ANGELES — Madden NFL players will have the opportunity to see how Colin Kaepernick might fare if he was back on the field.
Bill would give Black WWII medic posthumous Medal of Honor
Waverly B. Woodson Jr., a Black army medic who saved dozens of wounded troops on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day despite being severely wounded himself, deserves the Medal of Honor, said members of Congress on Tuesday as they announced legislation to posthumously award it to him.
Michael Cohen’s memoir casts him as ‘star witness’ against Trump
September 5, 2020
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen’s tell-all memoir makes the case that President Donald Trump is “guilty of the same crimes” that landed his former fixer in federal prison, offering a blow-by-blow account of Trump’s alleged role in a hush money scandal that once overshadowed his presidency.
GOP bill that would leave sports decisions to school districts clears state House committee
August 20, 2020
Republican-sponsored legislation that would give Pennsylvania school districts the final say over whether to hold sports and other activities during the pandemic cleared a House committee Thursday, one day before the governing body for interscholastic sports was to decide the fate of the fall season.
Slugger Edwin Encarnacion to join Yankees on Monday
June 16, 2019
CHICAGO — Edwin Encarnacion will find himself in a familiar spot after he joins the New York Yankees on Monday.
NFL stadiums come long way from Lambeau Field
May 31, 2019
Next summer, the Raiders are slated to relocate to Las Vegas and begin playing in a sleek $1.8 billion dome with a transparent roof, a black glass exterior to match their boldest uniform color and retractable doors to frame an 80-foot-tall by 215-foot wide view of the casinos on the strip.
Michigan’s Juwan Howard latest NBA player to coach college
Michigan had a multitude of options to replace longtime coach John Beilein.
Another close call for Naomi Osaka at French Open
May 30, 2019
PARIS — Naomi Osaka screamed “Oh, my God!” after one shanked shot. Mouthed something and clasped her hands together, as if praying, after another. There were plenty of deep sighs and exaggerated eyerolls, too.
Lowest debut at U.S. Women’s Open for Mamika Higa
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Looks like experience might not matter at the U.S. Women’s Open, at least not in Thursday’s opening round.
Ryan Moore leads strong Memorial field; shaky start for Tiger Woods
DUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods got off to a slower start than he would have liked Thursday at the Memorial.
Champions League finalists on opposite ends of financial, success spectrums
MADRID — Familiar territory for Liverpool. So very unfamiliar for Tottenham.
Consumer goods companies lead modest rebound in U.S. stocks
February 19, 2019
U.S. stock indexes turned modestly higher in early afternoon trading Tuesday as solid earnings from Walmart encouraged investors to bid up other retailers and consumer goods companies.
