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Jon Rahm bolts for LIV Golf in a stunning blow to the PGA Tour
Masters champion Jon Rahm bolted for Saudi-funded LIV Golf on Thursday for what's believed to be more money than the PGA Tour's entire prize fund, a stunning blow that deepens the divide in golf as the two sides were negotiating a commercial deal. Rahm confirmed the move in an...
Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw three first-half touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots snapped a five-game skid while damaging the playoff hopes of the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 21-18 victory on Thursday night. Zappe passed for 240 yards in his second start for the...
The Yankees made a vintage Steinbrenner move to land Juan Soto after a lousy 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto’s arrival is a sign the New York Yankees want stars to help them rebound from their worst season in three decades — a move right out of late owner George Steinbrenner's playbook. “We certainly want to try under the Steinbrenner leadership to make...
LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers will play the surprising Indiana Pacers on...
Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the year
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year, the school's second winner in the past five seasons. Daniels received 35 of the 51 first-place votes and 130 total points from AP Top 25 poll voters. The Heisman...
Duke hires Penn State DC and ex-Miami coach Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils
Duke hired Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its head coach on Thursday night. The school announced Diaz's hiring in a news release and is finalizing plans for a news conference Saturday to introduce Diaz as the replacement to Mike Elko, who was hired by Texas A&M. ...
Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for referencing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting 4 years ago
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret on Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their coordination during a team meeting four years ago. McDermott had cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication....
Lawsuit accuses NCAA of antitrust violation in college athlete transfer rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed by a group of states alleges the NCAA’s transfer rule for college athletes violates antitrust law. The lawsuit, filed in West Virginia’s northern district, challenges the NCAA’s authority to impose a one-year delay in the...
Kings blank Canadiens 4-0, set the NHL record with their 11th straight road win to open season
MONTREAL (AP) — Quinton Byfield had two goals and an assist, Cam Talbot earned a shutout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Thursday night for their NHL record 11th road victory to open the season. The Kings (16-4-3), who eclipsed the mark of 10 straight road...
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton hit his third 3-pointer with less than a minute left, pounded his chest, and looked down at his wrist to let everyone know one thing: “It’s our time!” Haliburton had 27 points and 15 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks...
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Blake Coleman's short-handed goal in the 3rd period rallies Flames past Hurricanes 3-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Blake Coleman had a short-handed goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night. Coleman’s scored the go-ahead goal at 11:44 of the third period. Ramus Andersson and Connor Zary also scored in the...
No. 2 UCLA women rout Cal State Northridge 111-48 with 6 Bruins in double figures
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Londynn Jones scored 19 points and No. 2 UCLA thoroughly dominated Cal State Northridge in a 111-48 victory Thursday night. The Bruins (7-0) had six players in double figures. Gabriela Jaquez had 18 points and nine rebounds, and Lauren Betts added 18 points. Kiki...
Petr Mrazek makes 37 saves as Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim Ducks 1-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Petr Mrazek made 37 saves in his 25th career shutout, and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped a four-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Philipp Kurashev scored for last-place Chicago, which had dropped 10 of 12 overall. It was the...
Kings blank Canadiens 4-0, set the NHL record with their 11th straight road win to open season
MONTREAL (AP) — Quinton Byfield had two goals and an assist, Cam Talbot earned a shutout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Thursday night for their NHL record 11th road victory to open the season. The Kings (16-4-3), who eclipsed the mark of 10 straight road...
Connor Hellebuyck's 250th career win helps Jets to a 4-2 victory over Avalanche
DENVER (AP) — Kyle Connor scored twice, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 shots in his 250th career win and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Thursday night. The Jets won their third straight coming off a three-game skid. Also, third-place Winnipeg moved within...
LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers will play the surprising Indiana Pacers on...
Konecny scores twice, Flyers beat Arizona 4-1 to end Coyotes' winning streak at 5
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Konecny scored twice, Carter Hart made 25 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat Arizona 4-1 on Thursday night to end the Coyotes' winning streak at five. Cam York had a goal and an assist and Joel Farabee and also scored for the Flyers. They have won...
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton hit his third 3-pointer with less than a minute left, pounded his chest, and looked down at his wrist to let everyone know one thing: “It’s our time!” Haliburton had 27 points and 15 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks...
Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw three first-half touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots snapped a five-game skid while damaging the playoff hopes of the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 21-18 victory on Thursday night. Zappe passed for 240 yards in his second start for the...
Hintz scores twice as the Stars rally to beat the Capitals 5-4 in a shootout
WASHINGTON (AP) — While Alex Ovechkin reached another milestone, the Dallas Stars handed him and the Washington Capitals another loss in a game they felt they desperately needed to win. Roope Hintz scored twice in the third period and the Stars rallied to beat the Capitals 5-4 in a...
