Bates becomes 1st sophomore to win Gatorade prep hoops award
Emoni Bates of Michigan was awakened with good news on Tuesday. Bates was named Gatorade’s national player of the year in high school basketball, becoming the first sophomore to win … Click to Continue »
European soccer set for UEFA-led talks on restart options
UEFA will host another round of talks next week with European soccer leaders as they look for a way to end the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The UEFA … Click to Continue »
The Latest: NHL remains on pause, extends self-quarantine
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The NHL will remain on pause through at least the end of the month. The … Click to Continue »
Former South American soccer boss will remain in US prison
The former head of South American soccer will remain in a U.S. prison. A federal judge on Tuesday denied the request by Juan Ángel Napout to be released on bail, … Click to Continue »
AP Interview: Sports medicine leader promotes virus protocol
While soccer leagues around Europe are still debating whether and when to resume playing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the leader of the continent’s Federation of Sports Medicine Associations is calling … Click to Continue »
Nick Richards ready for ‘next step,’ fourth UK player to declare for draft
In announcing Tuesday that he will enter this year’s NBA Draft, Nick Richards cemented his status as — in more than one way — a standout player. He can be … Click to Continue »
Kyle Larson has been fired. NASCAR driver saying N-word was ‘offensive and unacceptable’
On Tuesday, NASCAR team Chip Ganassi Racing released Kyle Larson, the driver of its No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro, for saying the N-word during an iRacing event on Sunday night. “After … Click to Continue »
Senior British Open postponed, could be played later in 2020
The Senior British Open was postponed on Tuesday amid the coronavirus outbreak, with organizers still hoping the last senior major of the year can be played in 2020. The event, … Click to Continue »
This Date in Baseball
April 15 1909 — Leon Ames of the New York Giants pitched a no-hitter for 9 1-3 innings on opening day, but lost 3-0 to Brooklyn in 13 innings. 1915 … Click to Continue »
AP Sportlight
April 15 1918 — Babe Ruth pitched a four-hitter for Boston in the season opener and drove in two runs in a 7-1 win over Philadelphia. 1937 — The Detroit … Click to Continue »
New playing field for Jackie Robinson Day: online tributes
Forced from the field by the new coronavirus, Major League Baseball is moving its annual celebration of Jackie Robinson online. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is launching a virtual learning hub … Click to Continue »
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