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Former US coach Gregg Berhalter hired as coach of the Chicago Fire
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Fire have hired former U.S. national team coach Gregg Berhalter to be the club’s new head coach and director of football. Berhalter was dismissed as U.S. coach in July, shortly after the team was eliminated in the group stage of the Copa America. It...
Big Ten has become a landing zone for transfer quarterbacks
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Bret Bielema was at the forefront of the graduate transfer game in 2011 when the NCAA passed a new rule that allowed athletes in all sports to transfer and gain immediate eligibility without a waiver as long as they were enrolled in graduate school. Needing...
Magic agree to contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic agreed to a contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr. on Monday. Carter averaged 11 points on 52.5% shooting in 55 games last season to help the Magic reach the postseason. Carter, the No. 7 pick in the 2018 NBA draft,...
Wild sign top goalie prospect Jesper Wallstedt to 2-year, $4.4 million extension
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild signed goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension on Monday, giving their prized prospect some security while waiting in the wings behind veterans Marc-Andre Fleury and Filip Gustavsson. The 21-year-old...
Mauricio Pochettino's longtime assistants follow him to US national team
CHICAGO (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino formally added his longtime assistant coaches to the U.S. staff on Monday, his first on-field day as Gregg Berhalter’s replacement as national team coach. Jesús Pérez was appointed first assistant coach, Miguel “Miki” D’Agostino as...
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York Knicks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbled back outside and flipped the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a 3-pointer with a defender in his face. It's the type of two-man game the Knicks are hoping will...
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman signs for 8 years, $66 million
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins signed goalie Jeremy Swayman on Sunday to an eight-year contract that will pay him $66 million, ending a second straight summer of contentious negotiations just two days before the season opener. The deal comes a year after the team took Swayman to...
Devils beat Sabres 4-1 in NHL regular-season opener in Prague
PRAGUE (AP) — Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves and Paul Cotter had an empty-netter and assist in their debuts with New Jersey as the Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Friday in the NHL regular-season opener that was played in the Czech Republic capital. After former NHL great...
The Vikings take their 4-0 record overseas to face Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in London
New York Jets (2-2) vs. Minnesota (4-0) in London. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 2½. Against the spread: Minnesota 4-0; New York 2-2. Series record: Jets lead 8-4. Last meeting: Vikings...
AP News Digest - California
AP News Digest - California The following AP stories have moved in the last 24 hours. To find out about future plans, please visit Coverage Plan. CALIFORNIA STORIES TODAY US--Los Angeles Police Chief Former county sheriff has been appointed to lead the...
