18-year-old Macklin Celebrini scores a goal in his hyped debut for the Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini didn't take long to make an impact for the San Jose Sharks. The 18-year-old rookie scored San Jose's first goal of the season and added an assist in his first period as a pro Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues, signifying a brighter...

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, has died at 96, her family says

No. 22 Pitt tries to go 6-0 for first time since the Dan Marino days 42 years ago vs. Cal in ACC

Things to watch this week in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week Cal (3-2, 0-2 ACC) at No. 22 Pittsburgh (5-0, 1-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Pitt is off to its best start since 1991 and is looking to go 6-0 for the first time since...

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, suffers stroke

BOSTON (AP) — The family of Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, says she's been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. In a statement on X posted Tuesday night by her daughter Kerry Kennedy, the family said it happened Thursday morning in her sleep and that she was...

3-time U.S. hockey Olympian Gigi Marvin retires at 37, happy to have closed her career in PWHL

Three-time United States Olympian Gigi Marvin announced her retirement Monday, noting that her career would not have been complete without the chance to play in the Professional Women's Hockey League's inaugural season. For someone who witnessed first-hand the fitful starts and stops...

Royals focus on becoming 'Today' show, wearing their mindset on their chests

NEW YORK (AP) — The Kansas City Royals credit their transformation to becoming a “Today” show, wearing their mindset on their chests. Several Royals work through pregame practice in powder-blue T-shirts with the word “today” in white capital letters. “Just...

Virginia rallies from 14-point deficit to beat Boston College 24-14

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia wide receiver Malachi Fields threw a pass that set up a field goal, then caught the go-ahead touchdown as the Cavaliers rallied and beat Boston College 24-14 on Saturday. Virginia’s defense forced three fourth-quarter turnovers as the home...

Karen Read seeks delay in wrongful death lawsuit until her trial on murder and other charges is done

BOSTON (AP) — Karen Read is seeking to delay a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of her Boston police officer boyfriend until her criminal trial in connection with his death is done. The lawsuit filed last month blames the death of John O’Keefe on Read, and also on what...

Black man details alleged beating at the hands of a white supremacist group in Boston

BOSTON (AP) — A Black teacher and musician told a federal court Thursday that members of a white nationalist hate group punched, kicked and beat him with metal shields during a march through downtown Boston two years ago. Charles Murrell III, of Boston, was in federal court...

Boston College seeks to win its opening two conference games for the first time since 2007

Boston College (4-1, 1-0 ACC) at Virginia (3-1, 1-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. (ACC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Virginia by 2 1/2. Series record: Boston College leads 7-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Cavaliers and Eagles have been two of...