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David Ayres is still adjusting to new-found stardom after winning a game as the emergency goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer February 25, 2020, 9:26 PM 4 min read RALEIGH, N.C. — David Ayres is still adjusting to new-found stardom after winning a game as the emergency goaltender for the […]

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2020 season By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press February 25, 2020, 8:29 PM 3 min read DUNEDIN, Fla. — New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2020 season, general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday. The

Fernando Alonso will again attempt to complete motorsports’ version of the Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer February 25, 2020, 7:22 PM 4 min read Fernando Alonso will again attempt to complete motorsports’ Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in

Cristie Kerr returns to action this week on the golf course without her clubs: Golf Channel is using the 20-time LPGA Tour winner for the Honda Classic. This is more dipping toes in the water instead of a plunge. “I struck up a friendship with Golf Channel recently thinking that I’m going to get into

The 57-year-old spoke at the Staples Center service on Monday, sharing with the crowd some tender moments of friendship with Bryant, who tragically died last month in a helicopter crash. As he spoke, tears poured down Jordan’s face. “Now he got me, I’m gonna have to look at another crying meme,” he said to the

The University of Minnesota is investigating allegations that a former men’s hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago February 25, 2020, 3:49 PM 4 min read MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota says it is investigating allegations that a former men’s hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago. The

The British Open is returning to Royal Troon in Scotland for the 10th time in 2023 By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer February 25, 2020, 3:07 PM 4 min read The British Open is returning to Royal Troon in 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Open on the western Scottish links and

Some of the men suing Ohio State over decades-old sexual abuse by the late team doctor Richard Strauss are asking a judge to let the litigation resume because months of mediation haven’t yielded a settlement By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press February 25, 2020, 2:03 PM 3 min read COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some of the men

The Toronto Raptors have done it once already, chasing down a Milwaukee Bucks team that seemed to be sprinting to the NBA Finals. Catching them in the standings this season seems unlikely, with the Bucks (49-8) on their way perhaps to one of the best records in league history. But Toronto might get another shot

The Edmonton Oilers are among the big winners at the NHL trade deadline By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer February 25, 2020, 8:53 AM 5 min read Mired in a run of one playoff appearance in 13 seasons, the Edmonton Oilers could really use some hockey deep into April and perhaps May and June. General