Sports USA Basketball clinches berth in FIBA World Cup February 25, 2023 admin Feb 23, 2023 Associated Press USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup. The Americans clinched a berth in the 32-team field on Thursday night, rallying for an…
Sports Murray saves 5 match points to reach Doha final February 24, 2023 admin 2:14 PM ET Associated Press DOHA, Qatar — Andy Murray saved five match points to beat Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (6) on Friday and advance to the final of…
Sports Paul extends Indian Open advantage to 5 shots February 24, 2023 admin 12:50 PM ET Associated Press NEW DELHI — Yannik Paul extended his lead to five strokes after two rounds of the Indian Open on the European Tour on Friday. The…
Sports Spain great Ramos retires from international duty February 24, 2023 admin 12:48 PM ET Sergio Ramos has announced his reluctant retirement from international football after being told he is not part of new Spain coach Luis de la Fuente’s plans. Ramos,…
Sports Thompson: Arbitration process ‘hidden, secretive’ February 23, 2023 admin 6:02 PM ET Associated Press Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ryan Thompson called for more transparency in the arbitration process after losing his case last week. “The biggest issue with this…
Sports Murray tops Muller, reaches Qatar Open semis February 23, 2023 admin Feb 23, 2023 Associated Press DOHA, Qatar — Andy Murray reached the semifinals of the Qatar Open by beating French qualifier Alexandre Muller 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. The 35-year-old…
Sports California bill proposes pensions for MMA fighters February 23, 2023 admin 11:53 AM ET Politicians in California are hoping to give back to retired fighters. A proposal in the California Legislature would set up a pension fund for former MMA fighters…
Sports Paul takes Indian Open lead with first-round 65 February 23, 2023 admin 10:47 AM ET Associated Press NEW DELHI — Yannik Paul birdied his last four holes to shoot 7-under 65 and take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the…
Sports Georgia star LB arrested on two driving charges February 23, 2023 admin Feb 22, 2023 Georgia All-SEC linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson was arrested Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of racing on highway/streets and reckless driving, according to Athens-Clarke County jail booking records. Sources confirmed…
Sports Brazil’s Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio defeat February 23, 2023 admin 10:30 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil’s main flagbearer on the men’s tennis tour for the past decade, has retired after losing in straight sets…
Sports West juggernauts loom, while East plots thicken: What we’re watching for the NBA’s stretch run February 22, 2023 admin 7:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN There has been little reason to take the Los Angeles Lakers seriously as a contending team this season. The Lakers sit 13th in the Western…
Sports Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 finalists, schedule and more February 21, 2023 admin Feb 17, 2023 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will enshrine a new class of legends in Springfield, Massachusetts, this summer. The full list of nominees from the North…
Sports Canada wins, ties women’s hockey series with US February 21, 2023 admin 11:03 PM ET Associated Press TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec — If you enjoy do-or-die showdowns between acrimonious rivals, circle Wednesday on your calendar. After the United States took the first three games…
Sports Agent: Ohtani has right to explore free agency February 21, 2023 admin 4:44 PM ET TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani‘s agent, Nez Balelo, has been consistently coy about his client’s contract status, but he hinted Monday at something many in the industry…
Sports Body of Christian Atsu arrives home in Ghana February 20, 2023 admin 6:55 AM ET The body of Ghana winger Christian Atsu was flown home to Accra on Sunday evening, the day after he was found dead under a collapsed building in…
Sports Wales rugby apologises for contract dispute ‘stress’ February 20, 2023 admin 9:43 AM GMT Professional Rugby Board (PRB) chair Malcolm Wall has apologised to Welsh players for the “stress and real discomfort” caused by their contract dispute stalemate as the threat…
Sports Love intends to join Heat after clearing waivers February 20, 2023 admin 12:11 PM ET ESPN News Services Kevin Love plans to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, his agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Love’s expectation is that…
Sports Silver won’t ‘buy into’ load management questions February 20, 2023 admin 9:33 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN SALT LAKE CITY — NBA commissioner Adam Silver pushed back on the notion that load management is a problem in today’s NBA, saying “I don’t…
Sports Silver, NBPA chief: New CBA ‘absolutely a priority’ February 20, 2023 admin 8:59 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN SALT LAKE CITY — NBA commissioner Adam Silver and National Basketball Players Association executive director Tamika Tremaglio both insisted it is “absolutely a priority” for…
Sports Johnson’s team takeover irks NASCAR icon Petty February 18, 2023 admin 1:04 PM ET Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Richard Petty might still reign as NASCAR’s King, but with Jimmie Johnson wresting control of Petty’s old race team, he is…