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TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics open in five months on July 24. The Paralympics open on Aug. 25. But the fast-spreading coronavirus from China is making Tokyo organizers very anxious. Three deaths have been reported in Japan with more than 700 cases – over 600 from a cruise ship that was docked in Yokohama. Globally, […]

PORTLAND, Ore. — Zion Williamson hears the accolades but insists he’s still getting comfortable in his new job. He had 25 points for his seventh straight game with at least 20, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 128-115 on Friday night. “Even though I’m a rookie and people think I’m

The Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break with a 117-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer February 22, 2020, 7:30 AM 5 min read LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers hadn’t even been back on the court for three minutes after the All-Star break when Anthony Davis

Ottawa forward Bobby Ryan finally sought help to deal with a longtime alcohol problem and is close to returning to the Senators lineup February 22, 2020, 7:48 AM 5 min read OTTAWA, Ontario — After realizing he was coming to a dead end in his battle with an alcohol problem, Bobby Ryan says asking for

Bill Dennis remembers the stories his father-in-law Bill Wheatley would tell about playing in the 1936 Olympics By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer February 22, 2020, 7:55 AM 4 min read Bill Dennis remembers the stories his father-in-law Bill Wheatley would tell about playing in the 1936 Olympics. It was the first time basketball

Pavel Francouz made 26 saves in his first NHL shutout, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 1-0 By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer February 22, 2020, 6:33 AM 4 min read ANAHEIM, Calif. — It was one of the best days of Pavel Francouz’s life. Francouz finalized a $4 million, two-year contract extension

David Perron scored his team-leading 24th goal and the St. Louis Blues chased Dallas goalie Ben Bishop early while extending their Western Conference lead with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Stars By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer February 22, 2020, 5:48 AM 4 min read DALLAS — Colton Parayko and St. Louis silenced any

Jared Spurgeon scored three goals as the Minnesota Wild continued their attempt to get back into a playoff position with a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers February 22, 2020, 4:56 AM 2 min read EDMONTON, Alberta — Jared Spurgeon scored three goals as the Minnesota Wild continued their attempt to get back into a

Kevin Marfo had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and a late block to lead Quinnipiac to a 66-64 win over Canisius February 22, 2020, 3:46 AM 1 min read HAMDEN, Conn. — Kevin Marfo had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and a late block to lead Quinnipiac to a 66-64 win over Canisius on Friday night. Aaron

Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 February 22, 2020, 2:55 AM 3 min read RALEIGH, N.C. — Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night. Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome