Jolly Sport: ноября 2017

четверг, 30 ноября 2017 г.

Danica Patrick heads into a new phase of life after racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Danica Patrick blazed her way through motorsports like no woman ever had....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:38 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2h2HFog

Tiger gets passing grade in 1st round in 10 months

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- Tiger Woods was watching the leaderboards, and he wasn't alone....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2nkuGku

Conference championship games include some familiar matchups

Some familiar matchups in conference championship games should help sort out the playoff picture....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i8a6hW

Backup plan: Who's your team's emergency kicker?

MIAMI (AP) -- Ndamukong Suh, the NFL's best three-time All-Pro defensive tackle doubling as an emergency placekicker, says the stakes were high the last time he tried a field goal....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zDIgRE

No. 2 Oklahoma now has to win Big 12 title to get to playoff

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Oklahoma could already be playoff bound, except Heisman Trophy front-runner Baker Mayfield and the No. 2 Sooners have to play in the revived Big 12 championship game - and beat No. 10 TCU for the second time in four weeks....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:27 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AuB9Pb

AP Source: Leach meets with Tennessee AD about coaching job

Washington State football coach Mike Leach met with Tennessee athletic director John Currie on Thursday to discuss the Volunteers' coaching vacancy, according to a person with direct knowledge of the meeting....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:08 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ka3kMG

Sounders return to MLS Cup after 3-0 rout of Dynamo

SEATTLE (AP) -- On their way to a title last year, all the benchmark celebrations for the Seattle Sounders came away from home....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:01 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iwLSlm

Sounders return to MLS Cup after 3-0 rout of Dynamo

SEATTLE (AP) -- Victor Rodriguez scored on a nifty give-and-go with Will Bruin in the 22nd minute, Clint Dempsey added his third goal of the playoffs early in the second half, and the Seattle Sounders advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 3-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:53 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jAxcht

Hand it to Dak: Cowboys sans Elliott top Redskins 38-14

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dak Prescott was getting X-rays on his swollen right hand when rookie Ryan Switzer scored his first career touchdown on an 83-yard punt return....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:41 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Aw0ecz

AP Source: Leach meets with Tennessee AD about coaching job

A person with direct knowledge of the meeting says Washington State football coach Mike Leach met with Tennessee athletic director John Currie to discuss the Volunteers' coaching vacancy....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:13 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bpyymq

Prescott, Cowboys top Redskins 38-14 in 1st win sans Elliott

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes, including a franchise record-breaker to Dez Bryant, and the Dallas Cowboys finally won without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott, beating the Washington Redskins 38-14 on Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:26 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2groujJ

James, Love power Cavs past Hawks for 10th win in a row

ATLANTA (AP) -- LeBron James' unusual midgame defensive switch was the hot topic after he helped Cleveland extend its winning streak....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:03 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2m6aj7W

James, Love power Cavs past Hawks for 10th win in a row

ATLANTA (AP) -- LeBron James had yet another double-double, took command of a challenging defensive assignment and stuck around to see the end of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 10th straight victory, 121-114 over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1KzW6Yw

Earnhardt wins most popular for 15th year

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. wrapped up his final season as a NASCAR driver with one last piece of hardware. He won the Most Popular Driver Award on Thursday night for the 15th consecutive time....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:05 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2nixb73

Earnhardt wins most popular for 15th year

Browns WR Gordon eager to play, tell his 'underdog' story

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Josh Gordon's complicated and curious journey from drug-riddled streets to NFL stardom to suspensions to rehab to possible redemption is headed to a fitting location....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:55 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zT84gQ

Woods returns with solid round and good start in Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- Tiger Woods looked a lot better in his return to golf than he did when he left....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2fQmrs8

Arizona still searching for consistent defensive intensity

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona freshman Brandon Randolph watched the ball rotate to his side of the floor and was late getting out to a shooter on the wing....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:41 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AsXGvK

Pitino sues University of Louisville Athletic Association

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rick Pitino has sued the University of Louisville Athletic Association for $38.7 million, saying it breached his contract by placing him on unpaid administrative leave without notice and firing him last month with no legally justified "cause."...

from AP Top Sports News at 5:09 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2niS4ik

Pats' Guy honors Vegas shooting victims, lost baby on cleats

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New England Patriots defensive end Lawrence Guy is familiar with trials on the football field....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2njo1a7

Pitino sues University of Louisville Athletic Association

Angels get Johnson, international bonus space from Braves

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Angels acquired pitcher Jim Johnson and the Atlanta Braves' remaining $1.21 million in international bonus signing allocation on Thursday for minor league left-hander Justin Kelly, a deal that raises Los Angeles' possible bonus offer to Shohei Ohtani to $1,315,000....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:17 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zRusai

Jim Nabors, mighty voice of the Indianapolis 500, dies at 87

HONOLULU (AP) -- Jim Nabors, whose rendition of "Back Home Again in Indiana" became an Indianapolis 500 fixture for more than four decades, has died at 87....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:16 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2isT9Cy

Reliever Petit agrees to $10 million, 2-year deal with A's

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Versatile right-hander Yusmeiro Petit has agreed to a $10 million, two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, a deal that is pending a physical....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:19 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AtQgbG

Transfer QBs Mayfield, Hill face off in Big 12 title game

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Baker Mayfield was the first true freshman walk-on quarterback to start a season opener for an FBS team when he took his first snap in 2013. That same season, Kenny Hill began his college career behind a Heisman Trophy winner....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:15 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Atg1sI

Devils acquire defenseman Vatanen from Ducks for Henrique

Even though the New Jersey Devils are off to a surprisingly strong start this season, they were on the lookout for an offensive-minded defenseman....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:56 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2isXA00

AP source: NC State, Doeren agree to deal through 2022

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina State and Dave Doeren have agreed on a five-year deal after the coach had talked with Tennessee officials about the school's opening, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:56 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AtvtF0

WNBA President expects Liberty to stay in New York

NEW YORK (AP) -- WNBA President Lisa Borders says she expects the Liberty to stay in New York....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:45 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iv4F0a

Angels get Johnson, international bonus space from Braves

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Angels have acquired pitcher Jim Johnson and the Atlanta Braves' remaining $1.21 million in international bonus signing allocation for minor league left-hander Justin Kelly, a deal that raises Los Angeles' possible bonus offer to Shohei Ohtani to $1,315,000....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Al2q3Z

Devils acquire defenseman Vatanen from Ducks for Henrique

The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Sami Vatanen in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in exchange for center Adam Henrique and forward Joseph Blandisi....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:21 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AlOVkQ

Diamondbacks acquire Boxberger from Tampa Bay

PHOENIX (AP) -- Right-hander Brad Boxberger was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday for minor league right-hander Curtis Taylor....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:01 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ByVBw4

Ohio State's QB Haskins steps out of J.T. Barrett's shadow

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State backup quarterback Dwayne Haskins is giving the Buckeyes glimpses of 2014 Cardale Jones as they roll into the Big Ten Championship game against No. 3 Wisconsin....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iqogP6

Stanford seeks revenge vs. USC in Pac-12 title game

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The Stanford team that walked out of the Los Angeles Coliseum nearly three months ago after being overpowered by Southern California seemed an unlikely pick to get a rematch with the Trojans....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i4gDtG

Misdemeanor assault charge dismissed against Johnny Manziel

DALLAS (AP) -- Prosecutors in Dallas have dismissed a 2016 misdemeanor domestic assault charge against Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:58 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zQWFhE

Putin welcomes soccer world to Kremlin for World Cup draw

MOSCOW (AP) -- Vladimir Putin welcomes soccer luminaries to the Kremlin on Friday for a World Cup draw that provides a global audience for the Russian president to attempt to burnish the image of a country scandalized by sports corruption....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:53 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BAGT7U

Russia signals rainbow flags tolerated at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) -- Spectators will be allowed to fly rainbow flags at the World Cup, Russia's top anti-discrimination official for soccer indicated on Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:33 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2kg1KJu

Amid troubled WCup sales, FIFA set to hit $5.66B target

MOSCOW (AP) -- Even taking a financial hit from Italy and the United States failing to qualify, FIFA's top salesman insists the 2018 World Cup will make its income target....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:16 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2j4UCMi

US women hope bond forged by pay fight leads to Olympic gold

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) -- Hilary Knight was listening to the radio when she heard the U.S. women's hockey team come up....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:36 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iryQpa

Sterling blossoming into Man City's man for the big occasion

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- A video did the rounds on social media last week showing Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola giving Raheem Sterling a clinic during a training session about what his body position should be when receiving the ball, about what his next movement should be after giving a pass....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:21 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2j3RYGO

Curry comes through in OT, Warriors outlast Lakers 127-123

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Stephen Curry was having an off night. By the time the fourth quarter ended, he had hit only six of 17 shots - and three of those misses were air balls....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/1lWWkfe

среда, 29 ноября 2017 г.

US women hope bond forged by pay fight leads to Olympic gold

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) -- Hilary Knight was listening to the radio when she heard the U.S. women's hockey team come up....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:20 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Ap4ACc

US champion Karen Chen now an author, too

Karen Chen's autobiography just hit the book shelves. Imagine what she can write about if she wins an Olympic medal in February....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:08 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zONr5n

Curry comes through in OT, Warriors outlast Lakers 127-123

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After struggling from long range all night, Stephen Curry hit two quick 3-pointers to open overtime and the Golden State Warriors outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers 127-123 on Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:33 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iq5Gqw

AP source: Edwards in line to become Arizona State's coach

A person with direct knowledge of the plan has told The Associated Press that former NFL coach Herm Edwards is in line to become Arizona State's next coach, pending approval of the university president....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:16 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BlHmKc

AP source: Edwards in line to become Arizona State's coach

Aaron Judge gets 10 votes for New York City mayor

NEW YORK (AP) -- A unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year Award and runner-up in Most Valuable Player voting, Aaron Judge also received ballots in another election: for New York City mayor....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:25 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Ahf1Y7

Witness explains how bribes were paid to soccer officials

NEW YORK (AP) -- An Argentinian accountant has described how he handled the payment of millions of dollars in bribes to former South American soccer officials, including former FIFA vice president Julio Grondona, by using wire transfers, offshore accounts and money couriers....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:34 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Am3uHR

Witness explains how bribes were paid to soccer officials

Just-retired Beltran interviews to become Yankees manager

NEW YORK (AP) -- Exactly four weeks after winning his first World Series title on his final day as a major league player, Carlos Beltran walked into Yankee Stadium for his interview to become New York's manager....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:48 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2inFGvC

College football picks: Who's going to New Year's Six bowls?

Everybody wants to know which teams will be in the College Football Playoff....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1LmPNBA

Sterling scores in injury time, City beats Southampton 2-1

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Raheem Sterling scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to earn Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win over Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday, re-establishing his team's eight-point lead....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:39 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2eAaiUG

Players Coalition members at odds

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Eric Reid says he left The Players Coalition because founder Malcolm Jenkins excluded Colin Kaepernick from meetings, and asked players if they would stop protesting the anthem if the NFL made a charitable donation to causes they support....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:25 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Ane2pG

City wins again after late goal, Rooney scores from own half

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola burst onto the field with his fists clenched and leapt into the air. Benjamin Mendy, currently out with a long-term knee injury, hobbled down the touchline in a desperate bid to get a selfie with teammate and match-winner Raheem Sterling....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:25 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ea4Uqs

Philip Rivers: Decision to bench Eli Manning is "pathetic"

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) -- Philip Rivers will have the NFL's longest active streak of consecutive starts by a quarterback after Eli Manning gets benched by the New York Giants this weekend....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:16 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AHvINt

Badgers star Jonathan Taylor on verge of freshman rush mark

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Jonathan Taylor's most important carry of the year may have come before No. 3 Wisconsin took a regular-season snap....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:12 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1zb8HJO

Players Coalition members at odds

FANTASY PLAYS: Make the playoffs with these starts and sits

Week 13 is typically the last regular season game in most season-long fantasy football leagues, so you'll want to give a lot of thought before submitting your lineups. If you're fighting for a playoff spot, our advice is to go with the players that got you there, but unexpected injuries and suspensions may not always make that possible....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:39 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1NAIVCw

Patriots' Brady misses practice with Achilles tendon injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sat out practice Wednesday with what the team says is an Achilles tendon injury....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:31 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1aH8tPa

Just-retired Beltran interviews to become Yankees manager

NEW YORK (AP) -- Carlos Beltran has interviewed to become manager of the New York Yankees, four weeks after the final game of his 20-year major league career....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Ao9Bea

Focus more on how long Tiger Woods lasts more than his score

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- One year later, the scene hadn't change....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1zkRR9x

As AAC strives for Power 6, CFP rankings show long way to go

All the helmet stickers and slogans touting the American Athletic Conference as part of a so-called Power Six are not working on the College Football Playoff selection committee....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ilG8uo

Giants co-owner John Mara talks about benching Eli Manning

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Co-owner John Mara says there was probably a better way for the New York Giants to handle the benching of two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning after 13 seasons....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:49 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jzAn8S

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman clears concussion protocol

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has cleared the concussion protocol after missing two games and could return for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:49 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i1OAuU

Giants co-owner John Mara talks about benching Eli Manning

Christie's fight for sports betting heads to Supreme Court

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he's cautiously optimistic about the state's chances at next week's Supreme Court oral arguments on legalizing sports betting....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:37 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AkfEAB

AP source: Oregon St hires former Beavers QB Smith as coach

Oregon State will hire Washington co-offensive coordinator Jonathan Smith to be its new head coach, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:26 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i18mGX

Bulls' Niko Mirotic accepts Portis apology over fight

CHICAGO (AP) -- Niko Mirotic accepted Bobby Portis' apology on Wednesday, six weeks after their ugly altercation at practice led to a hospitalization and a suspension....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:49 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zBE70D

AP source: Oregon St hires former Beavers QB Smith as coach

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Oregon State has hired Washington co-offensive coordinator Jonathan Smith to be its new head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:42 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2j3ckjh

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman clears concussion protocol

Ray Lewis lauds Ravens defense for sustaining excellence

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Ray Lewis played on many a great defense with the Baltimore Ravens, including the 2000 team that won a Super Bowl and set an NFL record for fewest points allowed in a 16-game season....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:18 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AmLahl

As AAC strives for Power 6, CFP rankings show long way to go

All the helmet stickers and slogans pushing the American Athletic Conference as part of a so-called Power Six are not working on the College Football Playoff selection committee....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AHlNY2

USC can't allow Love to mimic McCaffrey in Pac-12 title game

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Southern California safety Chris Hawkins still remembers what Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey did in the 2015 Pac-12 championship game....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:22 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zzwJTA

Testimony: Feds targeted Jimmy Haslam in phone call

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal agents used a Pilot Flying J employee to try to get Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam to make incriminating comments on the telephone, but court testimony suggests Haslam was aware he was making the call at their behest....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1mPgC9F

Eagles watch Washington-Dallas game with eagerness

What once looked like a showdown in the NFC East now is a matter of survival for Dallas and Washington....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/WbhdZ2

No. 6 Georgia needs to be more physical vs No. 4 Auburn

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Three weeks after an ugly loss at Auburn, No. 6 Georgia is facing perhaps the biggest do-over in school history....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:29 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Al30yA

Nashville, Sacramento head MLS expansion finalists

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nashville, Tennessee, is among four finalists for a pair of Major League Soccer expansion teams after government financing for a new stadium was approved this month....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AlBW56

Mississippi State names Penn State's Joe Moorhead next coach

Mississippi State has hired Penn State offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead as its football coach, bringing in another up-and-comer who is largely in the mold of previous coach Dan Mullen....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:07 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ii7IsB

Harvard, Yale to play The Game at Fenway Park next year

BOSTON (AP) -- One of college football's oldest rivalries will be visiting major league baseball's oldest ballpark....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:01 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zA8W5O

Nashville, Sacramento head MLS expansion finalists

Forsberg starting season way he usually finishes for Preds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Filip Forsberg of the Nashville Predators finally has started in the sizzling scoring fashion he usually finishes a season....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:41 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/1NDa5bG

Michigan sports doctor pleads guilty to assaulting gymnasts

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) -- A disgraced Michigan sports doctor who admits he sexually assaulted female gymnasts and possessed child pornography pleaded guilty Wednesday in a third criminal case, acknowledging that he molested girls who sought treatment for injuries....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:01 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A3cqi5

ESPN eliminating 150 production, tech jobs in latest cuts

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- ESPN is eliminating 150 production and technical employees as the sports broadcasting giant continues to shift its focus to a more digital future....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:09 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AmqshE

4 cities are finalists for next MLS expansion

NEW YORK (AP) -- Four cities are in the running to join Major League Soccer....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:09 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AkRANQ

Michigan sports doctor pleads guilty to assaulting gymnasts

Sochi investigator says Russian denials risk tougher penalty

MOSCOW (AP) -- Russian sports officials risk talking themselves into a tougher punishment for the country's Olympic team, according to the investigator who detailed an orchestrated doping program....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:19 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AjR4zK

Best backcourt? Harden, Paul making case it's in Houston

The debate has stretched from coast to coast and all the way up to Canada....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:19 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/Kwu6Hq

ESPN eliminating 150 studio, production jobs in latest cuts

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- ESPN says it is eliminating 150 studio and production employees as the sports broadcasting giant continues to shift its focus to a more digital future....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:46 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AlRtSt

LeBron ejected, Love scores 38 as Cavs beat Heat 108-97

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James lost his cool. Kevin Love and Cavaliers stayed just as hot....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:29 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2nbuxjc

Another guilty plea on docket for Michigan sports doctor

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) -- A disgraced sports doctor who has admitted to sexually assaulting female gymnasts, including Olympians, and possessing child pornography is returning to a third Michigan court for yet another guilty plea....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:29 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2l0eZIJ

Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon arrested on suspicion of robbery

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Former NBA player Ben Gordon has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Los Angeles after police said he punched an apartment manager and pulled a knife....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:29 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bw9mLT

Top-ranked UConn beats Nevada 88-57 in Williams' homecoming

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Gabby Williams had a successful homecoming, having one of her best games this season....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:29 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AiWtHj

вторник, 28 ноября 2017 г.

Manning benching low point of a year the Giants went south

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The benching of Eli Manning for the first time in 13 seasons is probably the low point of a season in which the New York Giants did almost nothing right....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jvwQZv

AP source: Penn State's Moorhead to be next Miss State coach

Mississippi State will hire Penn State offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead as its next head coach, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:08 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AJermW

AP source: Penn State's Moorhead to be next Miss State coach

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Mississippi State will hire Penn State offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead as its next head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:34 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Ah6EvP

Love scores 38, LeBron ejected as Cavs beat Heat 108-97

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kevin Love scored 32 of his 38 points in the first half, LeBron James was ejected for the first time in his career and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their longest winning streak since 2015 to nine games by downing the Miami Heat 108-97 on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:29 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1j1mDjM

Clemson, Auburn, Oklahoma, Wisconsin are playoff top 4

Clemson is No. 1, followed by Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin in the last College Football Playoff rankings before the semifinals are set by the selection committee on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:54 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1oXKC7e

Clemson, Auburn, Oklahoma, Wisconsin are playoff top 4

Report: Whistleblower diary strengthens case against Russia

Diary entries from the key whistleblower in the Russian doping scandal recount several meetings with powerful government officials, and are expected to be used as further evidence when the IOC decides Russia's fate for the upcoming Olympics....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:33 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jvHnDV

3 suspended UCLA basketball players working out on their own

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- UCLA's three suspended basketball players are working out on their own while they await a final decision on whether they'll be allowed to play for the Bruins this season....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:28 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ju9vra

Eli Manning benched by Giants for Geno Smith

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The Eli Manning era with the New York Giants may be coming to an end....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:04 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2g1elcD

3 suspended UCLA basketball players working out on their own

AP source: Mullen fires Shannon, hires Gonzales, Hevesy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida coach Dan Mullen's first official day on the job included numerous staff changes....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:40 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hWUvSe

Column: Woods is back, but maybe not the guy on TV

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- Tiger Woods couldn't have scored more points with his two children than when he took them to Miami this summer to watch Barcelona in a friendly, and then arranged for them to meet Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the locker room....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:53 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2epqiv7

Griffin has sprained left knee, could be out up to 8 weeks

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake Griffin has a sprained left knee and could miss up to eight weeks for the injury-riddled Los Angeles Clippers....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:43 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Ae8ygn

Eli Manning benched by Giants for Geno Smith

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Eli Manning is not going to be the starting quarterback for the New York Giants for the first time in more than 13 years....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:38 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AdKlqT

Eagles, Pats still top 2 in the latest AP Pro32 poll

NEW YORK (AP) -- Carson Wentz has turned into one of the NFL's most dangerous quarterbacks. Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Blount form a potent duo at running back, and Philadelphia's stout defense features a tough front line....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:38 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1twUnH1

Ex-Ohio State great widens lawsuit over commercial image use

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A former Ohio State and NFL star is asking a judge to let him expand a class-action lawsuit over allegations that marketing campaigns for dozens of big-time colleges and universities improperly used the images of thousands of current and former football players....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:07 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zyE2uA

Ex-Ohio State great widens lawsuit over commercial image use

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A former Ohio State and NFL football star has asked a judge to let him expand his class-action lawsuit alleging improper use of ex-players' images in marketing campaigns to include potentially thousands of former athletes nationwide....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:47 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BkSIxV

Geno Smith will start in place of Eli Manning for Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants are changing quarterbacks for first time in more than 13 years....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:46 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bw0Fky

Former Colombia soccer official discusses Swiss bank account

NEW YORK (AP) -- The former president of Colombia's soccer federation says he and several of his South American counterparts discussed the Swiss bank account he used to accept bribes....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:34 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jb39MY

Penguins goalie Matt Murray placed on injured reserve

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:21 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2r0N1UF

No. 11 USC enjoys rare rest before Pac-12 title game rematch

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- While the Pac-12 North was being decided in Seattle, Pac-12 South champion Southern California was enjoying an overdue day off....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:10 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bm0jfH

Woods says he's on the 'other side' of pain, loving life

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- Tiger Woods says he is on the "other side" of too many years relying on pain medication to cope with his back surgeries, which led to his arrest on a DUI charge six months ago that he attributed to a bad mix of prescription drugs....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jGjmJ0

NASCAR Hall of Famer, World War II vet Bud Moore dies at 92

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore, a World War II veteran awarded five Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars, has died. He was 92....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AfQlzj

NASCAR Hall of Famer, World War II vet Bud Moore dies at 92

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore, a World War II veteran awarded five Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars, has died. He was 92....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:47 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ndi7Ya

Can Ohio State's improved O-line stop the Badgers defense?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Coach Urban Meyer has long said that any successful offense starts with a rugged offensive line. And it was the big guys up front who absorbed much of the blame last year when the Buckeyes' attack sputtered at times....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:18 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Aing4g

FIFA says doping is not widespread in Russian soccer

MOSCOW (AP) -- FIFA defended Russia's right to host the World Cup amid a series of doping scandals, saying Tuesday that there is no sign of "widespread" drug use in Russian soccer....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:18 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zwbodx

Board OKs plan for LeBron James' 'I Promise' school in Akron

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- The school board in LeBron James' Ohio hometown has approved the plan for a public school being created in partnership with the NBA star's foundation....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:32 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AFJKij

AP All-America Watch: Championship weekend star matchups

The Associated Press has been honoring college football's best with an All-America team since 1925. This season, the AP released its first preseason All-America team and its first midseason team. The full three-team All-America selections are announced in December. The final installment of the weekly All-America watch features matchups to watch in each of this weekend's championship games. The AP All-America team will be released Dec. 11....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:39 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2xOD6ol

Court dismisses lawsuit filed by widow of ex-pitcher Fidrych

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- A Massachusetts appeals court has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the widow of former major league pitcher Mark Fidrych....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:52 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2icAfjp

Trump renewing his complaint about kneeling NFL players

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:16 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zMg8js

Trump renewing his complaint about kneeling NFL players

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:27 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2g9wDh3

Court dismisses lawsuit filed by widow of ex-pitcher Fidrych

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- A Massachusetts appeals court has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the widow of former Major League pitcher Mark Fidrych....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:40 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zwfHW6

Iranian wrestler says managers told him to throw match

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- An Iranian wrestler says his managers told him to intentionally lose to a Russian competitor to avoid facing an Israeli wrestler in the next round....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:04 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zx9QA3

TOP 25 THIS WEEK: No. 16 Baylor tries to maintain momentum

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A year ago, Baylor carried momentum from winning a November tournament all the way to its first No. 1 national ranking....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:45 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/1ufliW3

понедельник, 27 ноября 2017 г.

Griffin hurt; Clippers hang on to beat Lakers 120-115

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Clippers' third win in a row for the first time since opening the season 4-0 came at a price....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:23 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iXzNCH

Flacco protects ball, Ravens use takeaways to beat Texans

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Joe Flacco doesn't mind putting up mediocre numbers and looking rather ordinary, as long as he can keep doing it right into the NFL playoffs....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:09 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2k7RCSZ

Suggs, Ravens get defensive in 23-16 win over Texans

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Terrell Suggs led an aggressive Baltimore defense that kept Houston out of the end zone for the final 51 minutes, and the Ravens went deep in the playbook on offense to squeeze out a 23-16 victory on Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iXgdqb

James has 30 points to lead Cavs in 113-91 rout of 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- LeBron James showed the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers just how high the bar is to compete with the Eastern Conference's best....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:46 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1xxttmZ

Chip Kelly arrives at UCLA, ready to chase championships

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chip Kelly seemed a bit surprised by the standing ovation from hundreds of UCLA fans and boosters when he walked into the upscale club room at hallowed Pauley Pavilion to become the Bruins' new head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:21 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2k3u0i5

Drummond (26 pts, 22 reb) leads Pistons past Celtics 118-108

BOSTON (AP) -- Andre Drummond scored 26 points with 22 rebounds - both season highs - and Tobias Harris scored 31 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 118-108 victory on Monday night and send the Celtics to their first loss in Boston since their home opener....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:11 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2n8MfUI

James has 30 points to lead Cavs in 113-91 rout of 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- LeBron James had 30 points, 13 rebounds and six assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Philadelphia 76ers 113-91 on Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Abfzzd

Warriors Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant out against Kings

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were sidelined with injuries for Monday night's game against Sacramento, while key backup Andre Iguodala was available to play after earlier in the day being listed as doubtful with a sore left knee....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AeDnCe

Talib, Crabtree suspended 2 games each for fighting

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree and Denver cornerback Aqib Talib have been suspended two games each without pay for fighting....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:34 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AEPGIz

Georgia faces Auburn rematch looking to avenge 23-point loss

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Three weeks isn't much time at all....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:48 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Aa9xhK

Grizzlies fire coach David Fizdale day after benching Gasol

The Memphis Grizzlies fired coach David Fizdale on Monday, with the team at 7-12 and a day after he benched center Marc Gasol for the fourth quarter of an eighth straight loss....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zylryA

Tomlin fine with hyping up Steelers' showdown with Patriots

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sitting across from a Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster, Mike Tomlin decided to do longtime friend Tony Dungy a solid....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BsIgoX

Oklahoma RB Anderson a priority for TCU defense

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson's rise from two season-ending injuries to become one of the nation's most productive backs has surprised even those closest to him....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:41 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AcUFiW

Drone pilot arrested after dropping leaflets over NFL games

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- A Northern California man accused of flying a drone over two NFL games this weekend and dropping political leaflets has been arrested in a case that raised concerns about security at professional sports events, police said Monday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:31 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bq7Meu

Vols AD Currie defends coaching search, vetting of Schiano

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee athletic director John Currie is defending his coaching search and vouching for the character of Greg Schiano one day after negotiations between the two parties broke down amid a public backlash....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:08 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zx5715

Grizzlies fire coach David Fizdale day after benching Gasol

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies have fired coach David Fizdale, with team at 7-12 and a day after he benched center Marc Gasol for the fourth quarter of an eighth straight loss....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zt1xVL

Tiger Woods getting strong reviews in return to golf

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- All eyes are on Tiger Woods and his return to golf, even the players he has to beat....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:51 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BhMejm

Duke now unanimous No. 1, Arizona falls out of new AP Top 25

Duke pulled off two big comebacks to become the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll. Now Arizona could use one of its own from a holiday-tournament stumble that dropped the Wildcats from No. 2 to out of the poll in a week....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jsnKwH

Vols AD Currie defends coaching search, vetting of Schiano

5 more Russians disqualified for doping at Sochi Olympics

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- Another five Russians were disqualified for doping at the Sochi Winter Olympics on Monday, among them winners of gold and silver medals....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:55 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2xS48w0

Carson Wentz doing Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers-like things

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Carson Wentz is doing things only Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have done....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:51 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hX4lDK

Vols AD Currie defends coaching search, vetting of Schiano

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee athletic director John Currie is defending the process of his coaching search and vouching for the character of Greg Schiano one day after negotiations between the two parties broke down amid a public backlash....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:01 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zHYYmR

UConn women No. 1; Villanova ranked for first time since '04

NEW YORK (AP) -- UConn is still No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll while former Big East rival Villanova is back in the Top 25 for the first time in 13 years....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:01 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2gvuA5h

Duke now unanimous No. 1, Arizona falls out of new AP Top 25

Duke pulled off two big comebacks to become the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll. Now Arizona could use one of their own from a holiday-tournament stumble that has dropped them from No. 2 to out of the poll in a week....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:48 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/KylNe5

Vols AD Currie defends coaching search, vetting of Schiano

Duke now unanimous No. 1, Arizona falls out of new AP Top 25

Duke is now the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25. And Arizona has gone from No. 2 to out of the poll in a week....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:02 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2yAb3WR

US sports leagues are hedging their bets on legal gambling

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to the federal ban on sports betting, U.S. sports leagues are hedging their bets....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:56 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AgbzuN

Report: Gophers starting QB Croft seeks release from team

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A school official says University of Minnesota starting quarterback Demry Croft will leave the Gophers....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:32 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i7YVt6

ICYMI: Mitchell breaks 3-point record in busy week of hoops

NEW YORK (AP) -- There was a feast of women's college basketball over the Thanksgiving week....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:28 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jq2pUy

Report: Gophers quarterback Croft seeks release from team

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A school official says University of Minnesota starting quarterback Demry Croft will leave the Gophers....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:15 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zJ42ru

AP Top Heat Check: After shakeup, greatest Saturday ever

No need to wait until New Year's Day. The playoffs start in college football this weekend....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:36 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2cPJoH6

Tiger Woods returns, Take 10

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- Tiger Woods is playing the Hero World Challenge this week, making it the 10th time he has returned from layoffs of 10 weeks or longer....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:26 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2fJ1o9n

ICYMI in NFL Week 12: Talib, Crabtree in '2 Chainz' brawl

Maybe Oakland Raiders' wideout Michael Crabtree should stop wearing gold chains during games....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:26 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/1tkHr6s

воскресенье, 26 ноября 2017 г.

Top-ranked Duke rallies for 87-84 victory over No. 7 Florida

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Marvin Bagley III had a simple explanation for No. 1 Duke's incredible late rally against No. 7 Florida....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zItpt6

Top-ranked Duke rallies for 87-84 victory over No. 7 Florida

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Marvin Bagley had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 1 Duke rallied late to beat No. 7 Florida 87-84 on Sunday night for the Motion Bracket championship at the Phil Knight Invitational tournament....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:32 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AAD2Ku

Steelers, Brown hold off Packers 31-28

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Chris Boswell kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal as time expired to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 31-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:49 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zGgFU3

No. 9 Michigan State thumps No. 4 North Carolina 63-45

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Joshua Lanford made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points and No. 4 Michigan State toppled No. 9 North Carolina 63-45 on Sunday night to win the "Victory Bracket" of the PK80 Invitational....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:54 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bg8MRl

No. 9 Michigan State thumps No. 4 North Carolina 63-45

Raiders beat Broncos 21-14 in fight-filled game

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- With one starting receiver ejected, a second hurt and Oakland's once 21-point lead down to seven, Derek Carr dropped back to pass with a chance to seal a victory with a third-down conversion....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:04 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hSxZtD

Chain Match 2: Talib and Crabtree fight after chain snatch

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Crabtree apparently came into the game looking for a fight....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:39 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zG06aP

The Latest: Packers out to quick lead over Steelers

The Latest on the 12th Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:19 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ztHwyj

Tennessee no longer pursuing Schiano after protests

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that Tennessee is no longer pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano to be the school's new head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2k0XVYn

Florida finds its coach, Texas A&M, Arizona St start looking

Florida and its athletic director reached into their pasts to find a new coach and two mores schools fired coaches even though their teams are heading to bowl games....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:42 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zqDrem

Dawson's 57-yard FG gives Arizona win over Jacksonville

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phil Dawson kicked a career-long 57-yard field goal with 1 second to play to give the Arizona Cardinals a 27-24 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday, snapping the Jaguars' four-game winning streak and dropping them into a tie with Tennessee for the AFC South lead....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:18 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BpzQP9

Florida hires Mississippi State's Mullen as football coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Dan Mullen spent the last 13 years in the Southeastern Conference. He cultivated offenses. He developed quarterbacks. He celebrated two national championships. He turned former league laughing stock Mississippi State into a title contender....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:12 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2icaNKB

Jared Goff, stingy defense lead LA Rams past Saints, 26-20

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jared Goff passed for 354 yards and hit Sammy Watkins and rookie Josh Reynolds for touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Rams snapped the New Orleans Saints' eight-game winning streak with a 26-20 victory on Sunday in a meeting of NFC division leaders....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:53 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hX0u9n

Texas A&M fires coach Kevin Sumlin after 6 winning seasons

Kevin Sumlin was never ever able to recreate his wildly successful first season at Texas A&M so even though the winning continued it wasn't enough....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hU2KOK

Raiders beat Broncos 21-14 in fight-filled game

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes after losing starting receiver Michael Crabtree to an ejection for his role in a brawl, and the Oakland Raiders spoiled Paxton Lynch's first start of the season with a 21-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A8qVUb

Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another as Seahawks win

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns to give him 150 career TDs passing and also ran for a short score, and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a sloppy start to beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-13 on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:35 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1xXL6fe

Backlash from Vols fans over Tennessee's interest in Schiano

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The possibility that Tennessee was considering Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano for its head coaching vacancy has state officials criticizing the school on social media and fans protesting on campus....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:00 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2k05iiO

AP Top 25: Clemson is No. 1, Oklahoma 2nd after 'Bama falls

Clemson is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll , taking a close vote with Oklahoma after the top two teams in the rankings lost in the same weekend for the first time since 2012....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2cw6UeJ

Chain Match 2: Talib and Crabtree fight after chain snatch

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The feud between Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree and Denver cornerback Aqib Talib spilled over into a new season and led to a full-blown brawl and three ejections on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BqLfhO

Bills pick off Smith in closing minutes, beat Chiefs 16-10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Tyrod Taylor did exactly what he spent the first half of the season doing, back when the Buffalo Bills were off to a hot start and his job was never in question....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BpRAKc

AP source: Florida hires Dan Mullen as next football coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida has hired Mississippi State's Dan Mullen as its next football coach, bringing back the guy who helped turned Tim Tebow into a star....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:41 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bqo3Ai

Brady throws for 4 TDs, Patriots beat Dolphins 35-17

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Rob Gronkowski was upset that he didn't get to sample any of the biscuits Tom Brady made for Thanksgiving....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:41 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zsPNTv

Carson Wentz tosses 3 touchdowns, Eagles beat Bears 31-3

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Another strong performance by Carson Wentz. Another dominant effort by the defense. Another lopsided win for the Philadelphia Eagles....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hTXMSf

Brady throws for 4 TDs, Patriots beat Dolphins 35-17

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady tossed four touchdown passes - including two to Rob Gronkowski - and the New England Patriots pushed through injuries and a mistake-filled game to beat the Miami Dolphins 35-17 on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:50 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zro5WZ

No. 17 Gonzaga blows big lead, holds off Texas 76-71 in OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Coach Mark Few had no idea what to expect from No. 17 Gonzaga when his team arrived here and knowing the kind of competition the Bulldogs could end up facing....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zqDyqg

Jones' big game leads Falcons past Buccaneers 34-20

ATLANTA (AP) -- Julio Jones hauled in 12 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns in one of the best games of his career, leading the Atlanta Falcons past Tampa Bay 34-20 Sunday for their third straight victory....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:17 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1r5ma0Z

Bills pick off Smith in closing minutes, beat Chiefs 16-10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Tyrod Taylor threw for 183 yards and a touchdown in his return to the starting lineup, Tre'Davious White intercepted Alex Smith with just over a minute remaining, and the Buffalo Bills held off Kansas City Chiefs 16-10 on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jo9l4l

Meyer: Vols have contacted Schiano about head coaching job

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says Tennessee has contacted Buckeyes defensive coordinator Greg Schiano about its head coaching vacancy....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AdaFPt

Texas A&M fires coach Kevin Sumlin after 6 seasons

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- Texas A&M has fired coach Kevin Sumlin after six winning seasons....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iS0ybl

No. 17 Gonzaga blows big lead, holds off Texas 76-71 in OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Rui Hachimura came off the bench to score a career-high 20 points, Josh Perkins added 15 points and No. 17 Gonzaga blew a 21-point second half lead before putting away Texas 76-71 in overtime in a consolation game Sunday at the PK80 Invitational....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2n6RZy0

AP source: Florida targets Dan Mullen as next football coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida has targeted Mississippi State's Dan Mullen as its next football coach, planning to bring back to Gainesville the guy who helped develop quarterbacks Alex Smith, Tim Tebow and Dak Prescott....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:18 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BdM78n

AP source: Florida targets Dan Mullen as next football coach

No. 10 TCU needs to contain 2nd-ranked Oklahoma's offense

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Don't blink when quarterback Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma's high-powered offense take the field early in games....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:55 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zG48js

Wisconsin can stop schedule skepticism by beating Ohio State

Wisconsin has been to the Big Ten championship game four times before over the first six editions of the event. Never have the Badgers been in a position like this when they arrive in Indianapolis....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zr7rXv

AP Top 25: Clemson is No. 1, Oklahoma 2nd after 'Bama falls

The Latest: 7 NFL players continue protests during anthems

The Latest on the 12th Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):...

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2g7biSD

Veteran sack-master Suggs makes case to join Ravens elite

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The short list of the Baltimore Ravens' greatest defensive players begins with Ray Lewis and ends with Ed Reed....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:16 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zpOYKO

Arizona State fires football coach Graham after 6 seasons

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona State fired coach Todd Graham after six seasons on Sunday despite a win over rival Arizona....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AaaHKh

Carson Wentz, Eagles can become NFL's 1st to win 10 games

The Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to become the first NFL team this season to reach double-digit wins in a game pitting the league's past No. 2 overall draft picks....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:22 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A7WP3x

No. 2 Arizona takes lumps in paradise in crazy hoops week

Good luck finding anybody who has ever had a worse week in the Bahamas than Sean Miller....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:10 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2gQ1uJJ

Panthers have Olsen, Kalil available with Forte up for Jets

The Carolina Panthers have tight end Greg Olsen and center Ryan Kalil available against the Jets after long absences....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:03 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2xGXh3a

Arizona State fires football coach Graham after 6 seasons

Arizona State has fired coach Todd Graham after six seasons with the Sun Devils....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:55 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A7US6z

AP Top 25 Takeaways: A playoff without 'Bama? Very possible

Even before a single game kicked off Saturday, it was a huge news day in college football....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:57 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jqRf1w

Bottas beats Hamilton to win season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Valtteri Bottas won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, beating his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton as Formula One's season finale petered out into a procession....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:48 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/1qVMDw4

Rio Olympic velodrome hit by fire; 2nd time this year

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- For the second time this year, fire has damaged the velodrome built for last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics. There were no reports of injuries....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:26 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Acjxov

IAAF leaves Russia track and field ban in place

MONACO (AP) -- The IAAF has again refused to lift Russia's ban from international track and field....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:26 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2lk1YKL

суббота, 25 ноября 2017 г.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: A playoff without 'Bama? Very possible

Even before a game kicked off Saturday, it was huge news day in college football....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2k0vLN8

AP Top 25 Takeaways: A playoff without 'Bama? Very possible

Even before a game kicked off Saturday, it was huge news day in college football....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:21 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BcRpkH

Miyahara leads Skate America ladies after short program

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) -- Nathan Chen ended up on all fours after one of his quad jumps went awry, and fellow American Adam Rippon's quad ended in a dislocated shoulder....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:48 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1xosgv4

Bryant leads No. 4 Clemson to 34-10 win over Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Kelly Bryant threw two touchdowns to Hunter Renfrow and No. 4 Clemson remained on track for a third straight trip to the College Football Playoff with a 34-10 victory over rival South Carolina on Saturday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:35 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A6bVGv

AP Top 25 Takeaways: A playoff without 'Bama? Very possible

Even before a game kicked off Saturday, it was huge news day in college football....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2eELi12

Kelly back, Riley out, Frost wanted as coaching season spins

Chip Kelly is back, Mike Riley is out and Scott Frost is a wanted man....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:19 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hUQwpi

Column: Auburn kept believing, even if no one else did

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- No one could've seen this coming....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A8ygDC

Hornibrook, Badgers stay unbeaten with 31-0 win at Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- That weaker schedule that has kept Wisconsin on the fringe of the College Football Playoff picture has become a moot point....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:53 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iPOw2i

Mayfield leads No. 3 Oklahoma past West Virginia, 59-31

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Baker Mayfield threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns after being punished for directing a lewd gesture toward the Kansas bench last week, and Oklahoma routed West Virginia 59-31 on Saturday to maintain its momentum heading into the Big 12 Championship game....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:35 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hRJ6D6

No. 6 Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Jarrett Stidham and No. 6 Auburn dominated top-ranked Alabama 26-14 Saturday, earning a berth in next week's Southeastern Conference title game....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:47 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BmdEW2

Mayfield leads No. 3 Oklahoma past West Virginia, 59-31

No. 6 Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Jarrett Stidham passed for 237 yards and ran for a fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 6 Auburn beat top-ranked Alabama 26-14 Saturday with a berth in the Southeastern Conference title game on the line....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:06 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iSwTz8

Hornibrook, Badgers stay unbeaten with 31-0 win at Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Alex Hornibrook threw three touchdown passes without an interception for fifth-ranked Wisconsin, and the Badgers easily remained unbeaten by overwhelming rival Minnesota 31-0 on Saturday for their 14th straight victory over the Gophers....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:42 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iSrs3d

APNewsBreak: Ohtani agent asks MLB teams for written answers

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major league teams were given homework this weekend by Shohei Ohtani....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:32 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jYEXBK

Barrett was hurt before No. 8 Ohio State beat Michigan 31-20

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Dwayne Haskins did what Ohio State quarterbacks have been doing for more than a decade. He beat Michigan....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:22 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BmpLSY

Chen wins Skate America, Rippon 2nd with dislocated shoulder

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) -- American skater Nathan Chen locked up a spot in his second straight Grand Prix Final, winning the men's competition at Skate America despite a disappointing free skate Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:22 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2znZpi4

Barrett was hurt before No. 8 Ohio State beat Michigan 31-20

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Dwayne Haskins replaced injured star J.T. Barrett in the third quarter and led No. 8 Ohio State from behind to beat Michigan 31-20 Saturday for their sixth straight win in the storied rivalry....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i4n0kx

No. 8 Ohio State loses JT Barrett in 3rd quarter at Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett says he was injured before the Michigan game Saturday when someone on the sideline made contact with his right leg while he was warming up....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jZdO1q

No. 7 Georgia protects playoff hopes, crushes Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (AP) -- Sony Michel ran for 85 yards and a touchdown, Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes and No. 7 Georgia protected its playoff hopes with a dominant 38-7 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:15 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jZ13nD

Klopp puts tough draw to Chelsea into perspective

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- For Juergen Klopp, it wasn't the time to dwell on an opportunity missed....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:08 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jnUIhx

Haskins helps No. 8 Ohio State rally to beat Michigan 31-20

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Dwayne Haskins replaced injured star J.T. Barrett in the third quarter and led No. 8 Ohio State from behind to beat Michigan 31-20 Saturday for the Buckeyes' sixth straight win in the storied rivalry....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:08 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2n1ToWF

No. 7 Georgia protects playoff hopes, crushes Georgia Tech

Trump spotted golfing with Nicklaus

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- First it was Tiger, then Jack....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2pn3q0i

APNewsBreak: Ohtani agent asks MLB teams for written answers

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major league teams were given holiday weekend homework by Shohei Ohtani, according to details obtained by The Associated Press....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:15 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A6SywW

Rebensburg edges Shiffrin for giant slalom win at Killington

KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Germany's Viktoria Rebensburg won her second straight giant slalom Saturday by edging World Cup overall leader Mikaela Shiffrin....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:10 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2gsU5UC

Kelly back, Riley out, Frost wanted as coaching season spins

Chip Kelly is back, Mike Riley is out and Scott Frost is a wanted man....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:06 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BmREun

United wins at home again to keep pressure on City in EPL

LONDON (AP) -- Manchester United's home form is keeping rival Manchester City within its sights at the top of the English Premier League....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2ea4Uqs

Saints can run and play defense; Rams have dynamic offense

Suppose you were told the New Orleans Saints could run the ball and play defense, and Drew Brees was still their quarterback....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:51 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1tglNjK

NHL caps centennial with documentary lauding its greats

The NHL is wrapping up its centennial celebration with a documentary that taught even "The Great One" something about his sport....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:28 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zB08k9

Nebraska fires Mike Riley after 4-8 record in his 3rd season

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska has fired coach Mike Riley after three seasons in which he was unable to return the Cornhuskers to national prominence let alone make them a factor in the Big Ten....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:47 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BnxnVA

Chip Kelly returns to college coaching with UCLA

UCLA says it has hired Chip Kelly as its coach, bringing the former Oregon coach back to the Pac-12 after he tried his hand in the NFL....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:42 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A68pvq

France wins doubles to lead Belgium 2-1 in Davis Cup final

LILLE, France (AP) -- Richard Gasquet and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Ruben Bemelmans and Joris De Loore 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 to give France a 2-1 lead over Belgium in the Davis Cup final on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:27 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/1Hv51X6

Nebraska fires Mike Riley after 4-8 record in his 3rd season

Messi signs new contract with Barcelona through 2021

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Barcelona says Lionel Messi has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Spanish club through 2021....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:33 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BmUSOy

No. 7 Florida beats No. 17 Gonzaga 111-105 in double OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Jalen Hudson couldn't wait to get back to Florida's locker room to celebrate with his teammates following a thrilling double-overtime victory over Gonzaga....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:31 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iNVsNh

пятница, 24 ноября 2017 г.

James has triple-double, Cavs beat Hornets for 7th straight

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers' sleeveless black jerseys already had LeBron James' stamp of approval, though a change in shoes might have been the difference Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:01 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zzhSfL

James has triple-double, Cavs beat Hornets for 7th straight

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James had 27 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists, J.R. Smith made the tiebreaking free throw with 48 seconds left, and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven straight with a 100-99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1uEO7SQ

Celtics cruise to 118-103 victory over Magic

BOSTON (AP) -- Kyrie Irving scored 17 of his 30 points in a blistering first half and the Boston Celtics jumped to an early lead and coasted to a 118-103 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2k0uRAp

No. 1 Duke rallies to beat Texas 85-78 in overtime

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski calls Marvin Bagley III a treasure....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:21 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jkYqsj

No. 12 UCF caps perfect regular season with win over USF

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Mike Hughes returned a kickoff 95 yards for the final touchdown with 1:28 remaining as No. 12 Central Florida completed the first unbeaten regular season in program history with a wild 49-42 victory over No. 19 South Florida on Friday to clinch the American Athletic Conference's East Division title....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:45 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jZ7W8d

No. 1 Duke rallies to beat Texas 85-78 in overtime

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Freshman Marvin Bagley III had a career-high 34 points and added 15 rebounds, and No. 1 Duke rallied to defeat Texas 85-78 in overtime on Friday in the semifinals of the PK80 Invitational....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:32 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hSMkq4

No. 12 UCF caps perfect regular season with win over USF

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Mike Hughes 95-yard kickoff return with 1:28 remaining was the difference as No. 12 Central Florida completed the first unbeaten regular season in program history with a wild 49-42 victory over No. 19 South Florida on Friday to clinch the American Athletic Conference's East Division title....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:41 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hPMn5Q

Arkansas fires Bielema moments following Missouri loss

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas has fired coach Bret Bielema after five disappointing season, moments after a season-ending 48-45 loss to Missouri on Friday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:16 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BbTaOV

Arkansas fires Bielema moments following Missouri loss

Dolphins' Cutler ruled out at New England; Moore to start

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler was ruled out of Sunday's game at New England because of a concussion, and backup Matt Moore will make his second start of the season....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:05 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hQ15tH

Tim Tebow working out, preparing for Year 2 in pro baseball

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow's goal going forward is simple: Play ball!...

from AP Top Sports News at 6:54 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i4CYel

Tim Tebow working out, preparing for Year 2 in pro baseball

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow's goal going forward is simple: Play ball!...

from AP Top Sports News at 6:46 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BmbIgv

No. 10 TCU gets Big 12 title shot with 45-22 win over Baylor

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- No. 10 TCU will get another shot against No. 3 Oklahoma. This one will be closer to home with a chance to win a Big 12 trophy - and maybe even make a case for more....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:20 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Ba7ffO

Cards' Fitzgerald fined $24K for crackback block vs. Texans

NEW YORK (AP) -- Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was fined $24,309 by the NFL on Friday for an illegal crackback block against the Houston Texans last Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:03 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2n0ce0d

Cards' Fitzgerald fined $24K for crackback block vs. Texans

Dolphins' Cutler ruled out at New England; Moore to start

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler has been ruled out of Sunday's game at New England because of a concussion, and backup Matt Moore will make his second start of the season....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:48 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2j5iKfl

Browns' Gordon feeling forgiven in return from suspension

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- As he builds his body into football shape and develops trust with his teammates, Josh Gordon feels forgiven....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:17 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2i1MbUQ

Cards' Fitzgerald fined $24K for crackback block vs. Texans

NEW YORK (AP) -- Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been fined $24,309 for an illegal crackback block against the Houston Texans last Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:06 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2equZWL

Freshman Pickett leads Pitt to 24-14 upset over No. 2 Miami

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Miami's perfect season is over. The Hurricanes can only hope their shot at a spot in the College Football Playoff isn't gone, too....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:56 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B9OTM2

Derrick Rose leaves Cavaliers to handle "personal matter"

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Derrick Rose's injuries may have pushed him to a breaking point....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:00 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2eIb9Xs

No. 5 Villanova beats Northern Iowa 64-50 for Atlantis title

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Villanova coach Jay Wright loves playing in November tournaments, from the chance to learn how his team responds to early challenges and experiment with which lineups work best....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:00 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zmA3Bh

No. 10 TCU gets Big 12 title shot with 45-22 win over Baylor

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Kenny Hill threw touchdowns to three different receivers and ran 3 yards for another score as No. 10 TCU clinched a spot in the Big 12 championship game with a 45-22 win over Baylor on Friday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:48 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2n0vL0L

Freshman Pickett leads Pitt to 24-14 upset over No. 2 Miami

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Miami's perfect season is over. The Hurricanes can only hope their shot at a spot in the College Football Playoff isn't gone too....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:42 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B95Aag

Derrick Rose leaves Cavaliers to handle "personal matter"

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Injured point guard Derrick Rose has been excused from the Cavaliers to handle a personal matter....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:19 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2uGuoq8

No. 5 Villanova beats Northern Iowa 64-50 for Atlantis title

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Mikal Bridges scored 18 points and No. 5 Villanova pulled away down the stretch to beat Northern Iowa 64-50 in Friday's Battle 4 Atlantis championship game....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:22 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A3WA95

More Russian doping means Holcomb's medals will be upgraded

Steven Holcomb remains a winner of three Olympic medals. He will have held only one of them....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:54 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BkiTpo

Trump complains that players are the boss' in the NFL

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he would speak Friday with Turkey's president "about bringing peace to the mess that I inherited in the Middle East" before hitting the links with Tiger Woods and pro golfer Dustin Johnson....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:37 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hfjL7p

Trump complains that players are the boss' in the NFL

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- He's not letting it go....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:13 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BiImzu

Pistorius' prison sentence increased to 13 years, 5 months

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) -- Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence has been increased to 13 years and five months by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:08 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A5fZGV

You're looking live at Brent Musburger in a sports book

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The wink and nod are no longer needed. Neither are the euphemisms Brent Musburger liked to use on network television for those who might have a dollar or two bet on whatever game he happened to be calling....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:04 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BitOQl

четверг, 23 ноября 2017 г.

Kerrigan, short-handed Redskins to face Zeke-less Cowboys

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- No matter how many injuries they accumulate, no matter how slender their playoff hopes might be, the Washington Redskins at least have this on their side: Each opponent the rest of the way currently owns a losing record....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:41 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bg3ypP

Draymond Green's intensity, leadership pushes Durant, others

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Draymond Green and Kevin Durant bet on just about anything....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:42 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jXW0E5

No. 2 Arizona upset again at Battle 4 Atlantis, 66-60 by SMU

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- SMU attacked the glass and kept scoring off turnovers to offset a bad shooting performance. It was enough to hand No. 2 Arizona a second stunning loss to an unranked opponent in two nights....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:28 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mWeqWQ

Mississippi stuns No. 16 Mississippi State 31-28 in Egg Bowl

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) -- A.J. Brown thought the ball was overthrown, but kept sprinting and stuck his arms out as far as they would go. The Mississippi receiver was astonished when the ball stuck right in his hands and he ran for a crucial touchdown....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:42 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zy2NLH

No. 2 Arizona upset again at Battle 4 Atlantis, 66-60 by SMU

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Ben Emelogu scored 20 points and SMU upset No. 2 Arizona 66-60 in Thursday night's consolation round at the Battle 4 Atlantis, handing the Wildcats their second consecutive loss to an unranked opponent....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:08 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A6V7Nm

Redskins beat Giants 20-10 in turkey of a Thanksgiving game

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to compensate for a pick-6, and the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants 20-10 on Thursday night on a drab field in a drab game between two injury-depleted teams that did not look ready for prime time....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:49 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zh7GEG

Redskins beat Giants 20-10 in turkey of a Thanksgiving game

Mississippi stuns No. 16 Mississippi State 31-28 in Egg Bowl

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) -- Jordan Ta'amu threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, Jordan Wilkins ran for two scores and Mississippi upset No. 16 Mississippi State 31-28 on Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:21 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jVtUJx

Rivers, Chargers beat fading Cowboys 28-6 on Thanksgiving

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Philip Rivers was more than comfortable on the Thanksgiving stage for the first time in his 14 NFL seasons....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mWOH0d

Duke overcomes tenacious Portland State 99-81

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Marvin Bagley III said the Blue Devils knew they had to wake up for the second half against Portland State....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Auvl8A

Rivers, Chargers beat fading Cowboys 28-6 on Thanksgiving

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Philip Rivers threw for 434 yards and three touchdowns in his first Thanksgiving game in his 14th season and the Los Angeles Chargers beat the fading Dallas Cowboys 28-6 on Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mUdAts

Maye leads No. 9 North Carolina to 102-78 rout of Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- When Luke Maye took stock of what North Carolina was losing from last season's championship squad and what was coming back, he made it a focus to become a better scorer in the post....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:23 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B9FQdI

Duke overcomes tenacious Portland State 99-81

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Trevon Duval had 22 points and top-ranked Duke pulled away for a 99-81 victory over the surprisingly tenacious Portland State Vikings on Thursday to open the Phil Knight Invitational tournament....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:06 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A4bWKC

Keenum-led Vikings beat Lions 30-23, adding to division lead

DETROIT (AP) -- Case Keenum stood in the pocket to take a hit, dipped his right shoulder to slip out of a sack and shuffled his feet in the pocket to give his receivers more time to get open....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:21 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2fWAHi4

Amid doping scandal, skeleton federation suspends 4 Russians

The two Russians who had their medals from the Sochi Games stripped because of doping have been barred from competing in World Cup races, at least temporarily....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:13 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zk1bB3

Northern Iowa beats NC State 64-60 in Battle 4 Atlantis

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Juwan McCloud hit the go-ahead driving layup with 1:08 left to help Northern Iowa hold off North Carolina State 64-60 on Thursday in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:18 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2As3Ixa

Maye leads No. 9 North Carolina to 102-78 rout of Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Luke Maye scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Joel Berry II added 18 points and No. 9 North Carolina had five players in double figures in overwhelming Portland 102-78 on Thursday to open the PK80 Invitational....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:43 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2n1B0NR

No. 5 Villanova beats Tennessee 85-76 in Battle 4 Atlantis

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Fifth-ranked Villanova walked into the locker room at halftime facing a double-digit deficit against Tennessee and several players battling foul trouble....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:14 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bh16iJ

Keenum-led Vikings beat Lions 30-23, adding to division lead

DETROIT (AP) -- Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score all in the first half to give the Minnesota Vikings a double-digit lead and they went on to beat the Detroit Lions 30-23 Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:12 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2fwp0hi

Steelers DE Cam Heyward in midst of breakout season

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Cam Heyward is not aware of the history he is chasing. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end doesn't particularly care either....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hOqKmC

Raisman embraces role as 'Fierce' advocate for abuse victims

The people come forward to Aly Raisman almost daily now. Random strangers. Men and women of various ages, races and backgrounds. They see the six-time Olympic medal-winning gymnast out in public and approach with a hug to give and a story to tell....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:17 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zwMb6I

No. 5 Villanova beats Tennessee 85-76 in Battle 4 Atlantis

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Jalen Brunson scored 25 points to help fifth-ranked Villanova rally from 15 down and beat Tennessee 85-76 in Thursday's semifinals at the Battle 4 Atlantis....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:01 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mWQBhA

Ealy focused on winning with Jets, not revenge vs. Panthers

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Kony Ealy is downplaying the obvious story line now....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:51 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A0nezP

Denver Broncos have hit a rough patch

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Twenty-one months ago, John Elway was basking in a confetti shower as he put his fingerprints on the third Super Bowl trophy he's captured for the Denver Broncos and dedicated it to team owner Pat Bowlen, who's battling Alzheimer's....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2AsoEnF

Playmaking QBs: Hurts, Stidham lead teams into Iron Bowl

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham is effusive about playing in his first Iron Bowl....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:23 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bheqnp

Michigan aims to add to rivalry lore by upsetting Ohio State

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan feels overdue to upset Ohio State....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:51 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BfsoG6

Hornibrook keeps poise in QB spotlight for No. 5 Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- As the middle child in his family, Alex Hornibrook grew up with a lot of commotion in the house....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:31 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A1dSUf

среда, 22 ноября 2017 г.

Raisman embraces role as 'Fierce' advocate for abuse victims

The people come forward to Aly Raisman almost daily now. Random strangers. Men and women of various ages, races and backgrounds. They see the six-time Olympic medal winning gymnast out in public and approach with a hug to give and a story to tell....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:54 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B5c7mt

NHL's Thanksgiving playoffs rule unlikely to fit this season

Erik Gudbranson looks at the standings almost every day....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:44 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B4Xq2O

Week 13 preview: Rivalry week and high stakes are everywhere

Wait! Do not throw out the records....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:28 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jgoSTM

N.C. State stuns No. 2 Arizona 90-84 in Battle 4 Atlantis

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- From the day he was hired, new North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts promised his team would play an aggressive style that didn't back down from competing with anyone....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:45 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zf9kql

Heat top Celtics 104-98, snap Boston's 16-game win streak

MIAMI (AP) -- Dion Waiters watched his 3-point try bounce off the rim, ricochet off the top of the backboard, then hit the rim again and somehow drop through the net....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:12 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B44hcK

Westbrook's 34 points lead Thunder past Warriors, 108-91

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 34 points and added 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder roll past the Golden State Warriors, 108-91 on Wednesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:37 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2An11Na

Heat top Celtics 104-98, snap Boston's 16-game win streak

MIAMI (AP) -- Goran Dragic scored 27 points, Dion Waiters had 26 with a pair of big 3-pointers in the final minutes and the Miami Heat held on to beat Boston 104-98 on Wednesday night, snapping the Celtics' 16-game winning streak....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:07 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jfZwFC

N.C. State stuns No. 2 Arizona 90-84 in Battle 4 Atlantis

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Freshman Braxton Beverly scored a season-high 20 points and sparked the decisive late run that helped North Carolina State upset No. 2 Arizona 90-84 in Wednesday's first round at the Battle 4 Atlantis....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:32 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mT1vVr

N.C. State stuns No. 2 Arizona 90-84 in Battle 4 Atlantis

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Freshman Braxton Beverly scored a season-high 20 points and sparked the decisive late run that helped North Carolina State upset No. 2 Arizona 90-84 in Wednesday's first round at the Battle 4 Atlantis....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A1cOzR

Barcelona draws 0-0 at Juventus to seal top spot in group

TURIN, Italy (AP) -- Without Lionel Messi for almost an hour, Barcelona managed to get the draw it needed to reach the Champions League match knockout stages. It was drab 0-0 draw at Juventus, though, despite Paulo Dybala's efforts to spark it into life for the home side....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:34 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zZx6tX

Barcelona, Chelsea advance to Champions League last 16

Chelsea advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions League with a game to spare after beating 10-man Qarabag 4-0 on Wednesday, securing manager Antonio Conte's 50th victory in all competitions with the Blues....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2cuCOom

Atletico beats Roma 2-0 to stay alive in Champions League

MADRID (AP) -- Antoine Griezmann ended his scoreless streak in style on Wednesday, finding the net with a stunning overhead kick as Atletico Madrid defeated Roma 2-0 to keep alive its hopes of advancing in the Champions League....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mU2G7b

Tolisso leads Bayern over Anderlecht 2-1 in Group B

BRUSSELS (AP) -- Corentin Tolisso set up one goal and scored another to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over Anderlecht on Wednesday in Group B of the Champions League....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:17 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bg5azW

Patriots' Brady misses practice with Achilles tendon injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sat out practice Wednesday with what the team says is an Achilles tendon injury....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:01 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2fgjZvx

Thanksgiving debut for Rivers also big for Chargers, Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Philip Rivers looks forward to his Thanksgiving debut in his 14th season....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:43 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jNnkom

'Justice': US sliders relieved by IOC stand against Russians

Katie Uhlaender has shed plenty of tears over the years about how she was so close to an Olympic medal, so close to standing on that podium and watching the American flag get raised in her honor....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:14 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iGKKbs

Freshman QBs step up as Big 12 season winds down

AMES, Iowa (AP) -- The final week of Big 12 play in 2017 might serve as a preview of what's to come in 2018....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:14 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B4v6h3

Tennessee

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Tennessee kept attacking the glass and playing aggressive defense on No. 18 Purdue's shooters....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:46 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iIgi0B

Tennessee

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Grant Williams scored all 22 of his points after halftime and hit the go-ahead shot with 14.5 seconds left in regulation to lift Tennessee past No. 18 Purdue 78-75 in Wednesday's opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:45 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mTGbza

SEC's rivalry games rank from duds to must-see television

The annual Iron Bowl showdown between Alabama and Auburn will certainly be a hot ticket this weekend....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:40 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B3D9dJ

Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- A former doctor accused of molesting girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University pleaded guilty Wednesday to multiple charges of sexual assault and will face at least 25 years in prison....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A3cqi5

Vikings, Chargers, Redskins choices for Thanksgiving games

The tripleheader on Thanksgiving isn't all that tasty, except for the traditional opener at Detroit....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/WbhdZ2

Louisville says freshman Bowen will not play for Cardinals

Louisville said that freshman forward Brian Bowen will not play for the school and that the Cardinals have parted ways with men's basketball associate coach Kenny Johnson....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BgpYaq

Gionta trades NHL for shot at representing US at Olympics

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- For someone once constantly told he was too small to have an NHL future, Brian Gionta is enjoying a few last laughs entering the twilight of his career....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:56 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2eFSlYo

ACC title game set, but still tons of other meaningful games

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- The final weekend of the Atlantic Coast Conference season means nothing....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:18 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mR2J3t

The Latest: Gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sex charges

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Latest on sexual assault charges against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 11:12 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2t3BXqF

Michigan gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sex charges

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- A sports doctor accused of molesting girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University pleaded guilty Wednesday to multiple charges of sexual assault and will face at least 25 years in prison....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:47 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2l0eZIJ

Sports betting case could pay off for internet gambling

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Internet gambling is legal in only three states, but it soon could get a big boost from the U.S. Supreme Court....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:28 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bc0I4V

Sochi gold medalist among 4 Russians banned for doping

MOSCOW (AP) -- Two more Russian athletes were stripped of their Olympic medals from the 2014 Sochi Games on Wednesday, leaving the United States as the country with the most medals....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:03 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2xS48w0

Bills reverse course in having Taylor start against Chiefs

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is reversing course by announcing Tyrod Taylor will start at Kansas City on Sunday, a week after his decision to start rookie Nathan Peterman backfired....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:50 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iFwNuq

Trump calls father of freed UCLA player an 'ungrateful fool'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump started off his first day of Thanksgiving vacation Wednesday by resuming his taunts of the father of a UCLA basketball player detained for shoplifting in China, calling him an "ungrateful fool."...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:31 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iFsbV8

Even 2 decades later, the 1997 Apple Cup still resonates

SEATTLE (AP) -- The booming baritone voice came across the public address system at Husky Stadium, reverberating off the cantilevered roofs covering the north and south stands....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:13 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2BeHsnJ

Trump labels father of UCLA player an 'ungrateful fool'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A feud between President Donald Trump and the father of a UCLA basketball player detained for shoplifting in China reached a fever pitch Wednesday, with the president labeling LaVar Ball an "ungrateful fool."...

from AP Top Sports News at 6:56 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zYVDyI

Go figure: The Celtics can't shoot _ and can't lose, either

The Boston Celtics' story right now defies logic....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:56 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zrC2bI

NBA players wish pending World Cup qualifiers were different

NEW YORK (AP) -- Omri Casspi will try to keep up with his Israeli teammates when they open qualifying for the 2019 Basketball World Cup this week....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:56 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jN9QZQ

Former SEC quarterback savoring HBCU experience at Grambling

GRAMBLING, La. (AP) -- DeVante Kincade was bouncing around a humid basketball gym in August, wiping sweat from his forehead while trying to sink 3-pointers. With a football....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:33 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mSUXGa

Trump labels father of UCLA player an 'ungrateful fool'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A feud between President Donald Trump and the father of a UCLA basketball player detained for shoplifting in China is intensifying....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:33 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iGK5GZ

Gionta trades NHL for shot at representing US at Olympics

вторник, 21 ноября 2017 г.

Lakers rally from 19-point deficit to beat Bulls 103-94

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers' first half resembled many miserable stretches of the past four seasons. Although the Chicago Bulls have plenty of their own problems, they outworked, outshot and outsmarted the Lakers while taking a 14-point lead....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:09 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zptUbp

Lakers rally from 19-point deficit to beat Bulls 103-94

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kyle Kuzma had 22 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 11 of his 21 in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 19-point deficit in the second half for a 103-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:12 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B4lKS6

No. 1 UConn routs No. 5 UCLA 78-60 for 39th road win in row

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Napheesa Collier scored 23 points and No. 1 UConn routed fifth-ranked UCLA 78-60 on Tuesday night, snapping the Bruins' 32-game home winning streak....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hTxLG7

Lewis, Urlacher, Moss, Seymour among hall semifinalists

CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- First-year eligibles Ray Lewis and Randy Moss are among 27 semifinalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:54 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jdbnUV

Madrid thrashes APOEL 6-0 to make Champions League last 16

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) -- With Karim Benzema finding his scoring touch and Cristiano Ronaldo adding to his tally, Real Madrid again made it to the knockout stages of the Champions League....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B2uJ6x

Lewis, Urlacher, Moss, Seymour among hall semifinalists

CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- First-year eligibles Ray Lewis and Randy Moss are among 27 semifinalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iERoyT

Lewis, Urlacher, Moss, Seymour among hall semifinalists

CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- First-year eligibles Ray Lewis and Randy Moss are among 27 semifinalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:11 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mQLlfp

Miami gets bump to No. 2 behind Alabama in playoff rankings

Miami made a small but potentially significant move up to No. 2 behind Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, with Clemson slipping one spot to three and Oklahoma holding at four....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:27 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jty3UF

Braves stripped of 13 prospects, Coppolella banned for life

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Braves lost 13 prospects and former general manager John Coppolella was banned for life by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for circumventing international signing rules from 2015-17....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:58 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zWAKV8

AP Source: QB Paxton Lynch to start for Denver

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- It's time to see conclusively if quarterback Paxton Lynch is a bust or just a late bloomer....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:42 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2mQRpV9

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas says team doctor abused her

Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas says she is among the group of athletes sexually abused by a former team doctor....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:42 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jcZoql

Miami gets bump to No. 2 behind Alabama in playoff rankings

Miami moved up to No. 2 behind Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, with Clemson slipping one spot to three and Oklahoma holding at four....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:56 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B3UeEi

AP source: MLB, Japanese, union reach posting deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball, its players' union and the Japanese commissioner's office agreed Tuesday to a new posting system that could allow star pitcher-outfielder Shohei Ohtani to be put up for bid next week, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:56 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2B1wsJi

AP Source: QB Paxton Lynch to start for Denver

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that former first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch will start at quarterback for the Broncos on Sunday at Oakland....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:48 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hLtiSx

Miami gets bump to No. 2 behind Alabama in playoff rankings

Miami has moved up to No. 2 behind Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson slipping one spot to three and Oklahoma holding at four....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:28 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1oXKC7e

AP source: MLB, Japanese counterpart agree on posting deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball, it's Japanese counterpart and the American players' union agreed Tuesday to a new posting system that could allow Japanese star pitcher-outfielder Shohei Ohtani to be put up for bid next week....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:14 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2iFsTBX

Witness: Men accused of bribes negotiated sale to Qataris

NEW YORK (AP) -- A sports marketing company whose owners have been charged with bribing top soccer officials tried to negotiate a sale to an entity associated with Paris Saint-Germain team president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, a witness testified Tuesday in federal court....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:37 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Am3uHR

Yankees OF Judge has shoulder surgery, should be OK by camp

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is expected to be ready for spring training after he had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:10 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2wE6qNC

Thunder star Westbrook still adjusting to new teammates

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook isn't focused on the fact that his Oklahoma City Thunder will face former teammate Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:32 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2xMeyvm

Eagles, Pats, Steelers are top 3 in the latest AP Pro32 poll

NEW YORK (AP) -- There is a lot to love about the NFC heading into Thanksgiving....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:28 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/1twUnH1

No. 6 Wichita State beats Marquette 80-66 in Maui semis

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) -- Wichita State has multiple players who can score in many ways, its lineup filled with almost interchangeable parts. What sets the No. 6 Shockers apart is their ability to defend tenaciously....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:07 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zWruRb

Braves lose 9 international players in MLB sanctions

ATLANTA (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has hit the Atlanta Braves with heavy sanctions, including the loss of nine players, for rules violations committed by the team in the international player market....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:53 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zqIdwp

Cousins says he was ejected for using big-man fundamentals

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- New Orleans center DeMarcus Cousins says he was protecting a rebound the way all big men are taught when he was ejected for a flagrant foul during a game against Oklahoma City....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:44 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2z9xgLu

Competition, expense bring curtain down on Alaska Shootout

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Four decades ago, Alaska Anchorage head basketball coach Bob Rachal was looking to promote the program, and while rubbing shoulders with coaches from major programs at the Final Four, he found a way....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:14 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zbqwwP

No. 6 Wichita State beats Marquette 80-66 in Maui semis

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) -- Landry Shamet scored 19 points, Connor Frankamp added 13 and No. 6 Wichita State rode its second-half defense into the Maui Invitational title game with an 80-66 victory over Marquette on Tuesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:52 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jMSdcB

Source: Gymnastics doctor facing at least 25 years in prison

DETROIT (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the agreement says a former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor will plead guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault and face at least 25 years in prison....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:42 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2lG2Yfx

Is J.T. Barrett the best QB to ever play at Ohio State?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- J.T. Barrett helped bring Ohio State a national championship but has heard hysterical fans demanding he be benched. He has broken nearly every school passing and scoring record but isn't considered a top NFL prospect....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:26 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2A0E2og

No. 2 Arizona, No. 5 Villanova top Battle 4 Atlantis field

Arizona coach Sean Miller has seen his second-ranked Wildcats start the year with three easy wins and guard Allonzo Trier put up big numbers seemingly with ease....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:15 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2jMf4Vn

AP All-America Watch: Va Tech LB Edmunds and Heisman winner

The Associated Press has been honoring college football's best with an All-America team since 1925. This season, the AP released its first preseason All-America team and its first midseason team. The full three-team All-America selections are unveiled in December. The 10th installment of the weekly All-America watch features a linebacker from Virginia Tech, Louisville's forgotten Heisman Trophy winner and an All-America matchup that could decide the Iron Bowl....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 p.m. EST http://ift.tt/2xOD6ol

Morgan urges voters to keep steroid users out of Hall

Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan is urging voters to keep "known steroid users" out of Cooperstown....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:56 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2Bag7CS

Ko endures 1st season without winning on the LPGA Tour

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) -- Lydia Ko blasted out from in front of the steep edge of a bunker and raised her arms playfully when it dropped for par. She ended the first round of the CME Group Tour Championship one shot out of the lead, and she looked like the Ko of old....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:33 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2g9E9bG

Ray Allen tells Orlando court he was 'catfished'

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Ray Allen believes he is a victim of "catfishing," and has asked a court to throw out a case where he is accused of stalking someone he met online....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:22 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2hHBRNU

Column: Lexi Thompson misses out on year of LPGA dominance

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) -- Lexi Thompson doesn't have two long months to ponder how her season ended....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:46 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/2zX1vc8

понедельник, 20 ноября 2017 г.

Phil Knight's tourney draws top-10 teams to Oregon this week

Nike founder Phil Knight is throwing a birthday party and every college basketball fan is invited....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 a.m. EST http://ift.tt/1Dp62Qd

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четверг, 30 ноября 2017 г.

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вторник, 28 ноября 2017 г.

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