Feb. 13 1923 — The New York Renaissance, the first all-black pro basketball team, is organized. Rens become one of the dominant basketball team of the 1920s and 1930s. 1937 — Maribel Vinson wins her ninth and final U.S. figure skating singles championship. Robin Lee wins his third straight men’s title. 1937 — The NFL Redskins move from Boston to …
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Ibrahimović once again helping AC Milan mount improbable Serie A title challenge
MILAN (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimović could once again be helping AC Milan mount an improbable title challenge. AC Milan hosts defending champion Napoli this weekend while eight points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan, which has a game in hand. It would take an unlikely collapse from Inter to allow the Rossoneri back into the title race, but a remarkable …
Read More »Canada rallies to beat US 4-2, cutting Americans’ Rivalry Series lead to 3-2
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (AP) — Ashton Bell and Renata Fast scored in a 2:38 span of the third period and Canada stayed alive in the Rivalry Series, rallying to beat the United States 4-2 on Wednesday night in Game 5. Canada cut the Americans’ series lead to 3-2 with two games left. They will remain in Saskatchewan for Game 6 in …
Read More »Gustin has 23 point, 16 rebounds, BYU women handle No. 18 Baylor 78-66
The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lauren Gustin had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Kailey Woolston had all 14 of her points in the second half and BYU upset No. …
Read More »Con doblete de Cowell, Chivas pone un pie en octavos de final de Copa de Campeones
HAMILTON, Canadá (AP) — Cade Cowell firmó un doblete el miércoles y Chivas derrotó 3-1 al Forge FC de Canadá para poner un pie en los octavos de final de la Copa de Campeones de la CONCACAF. Cowell, en su primera temporada con el Guadalajara, marcó sus tantos a los 26 y 62 minutos, mientras que Ricardo Marín añadió una …
Read More »No. 12 Auburn makes school-record 40 free throws in 99-81 win over No. 16 Alabama
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jaylin Williams and Johni Broome dominated around the basket and Auburn set a program free throw record. Not a bad way to get back …
Read More »Score one for red, the color, thanks to Taylor, Travis and the red vs. red Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) — Ever-present on the lips of Taylor Swift and the uniforms of both Super Bowl teams. In streetwear and along the Gucci runway. Amid the sea of Valentine’s Day goods and in bright, dopamine home decor. The color red has gone boom as loud as TNT. Not that TNT. We’re talking TNT as in Taylor and Trav. …
Read More »Rider visits Fairfield following Dudley’s 28-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Rider Broncs (8-14, 5-6 MAAC) at Fairfield Stags (13-9, 7-4 MAAC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rider takes on the Fairfield Stags after DJ Dudley …
Read More »How many legal challenges is the NCAA facing? It is a lot and the impacts could be big
The NCAA, which represents some 1,100 schools and more than 500,000 athletes, is no stranger to lawsuits. It has been in court off and on since the early 1980s defending the amateur athlete model at the heart of college athletics. But it is now facing some of the biggest legal challenges in its history, spurred by a 2021 Supreme Court …
Read More »Bucks’ Khris Middleton sprains ankle, leaves game against Suns in first quarter
PHOENIX (AP) — Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Middleton twisted his ankle when landing on Suns forward Kevin Durant’s foot after he attempted a jumper. Durant was called for a foul …
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