Sports

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Massachusetts is closing to the public for nearly two months in early February for the final phase of a $23 million renovation project January 18, 2020, 5:51 PM 1 min read SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Basketball Hall of Fame is closing to the public for nearly two […]

ESPN has gone through many pairings and approaches trying to build a pregame show during its 18 seasons broadcasting the NBA By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer January 18, 2020, 4:44 PM 4 min read ESPN has gone through many pairings and approaches trying to build a pregame show during its 18 seasons broadcasting the

NBA-SCHEDULE Lakers-Rockets highlight a mismatch-filled schedule. UNDATED (AP) — On paper, this is one of those days in the NBA where the league’s best teams feast on the worst. But the notable exception is in Houston, where the Southwest Division-leading Rockets host the Lakers, who lead the Pacific Division. L.A.’s other team, the Clippers are

January 18, 2020, 2:31 PM 2 min read Furkan Korkmaz (FUR’-kan KOHRK’-mahs) nailed six 3-pointers and had a career-high 24 points as the 76ers knocked off the Bulls, 100-89. Korkmaz finished 6 of 9 from 3-point range and was 8 of 11 overall, including four straight treys in the third quarter. Ben Simmons finished with

The Canadian network APTN is kicking off the first of six NHL games that will be broadcast in the Plains Cree language January 18, 2020, 8:10 AM 3 min read WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Clarence Iron believes he is on a divine mission to revitalize the Plains Cree language through hockey. He will be the play-by-play

NFL NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Garrett is headed to the other side of the Giants-Cowboys rivalry. New York announced Friday night that the former Dallas coach will join new coach Joe Judge’s staff as the offensive coordinator. The team also announced the hiring of Patrick Graham as the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach.

Ohio State University says the investigation and related lawsuits about alleged sexual abuse decades ago by a team doctor have cost nearly $10 million so far By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press January 18, 2020, 11:28 AM 2 min read COLUMBUS, Ohio — The investigation and related lawsuits about alleged sexual abuse decades ago by an

NBA-SCHEDULE Pacers down Wolves UNDATED (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves received a boost with the return of Karl-Anthony Towns, but it wasn’t enough to get them past the Indiana Pacers. Malcolm Brogdon made a tiebreaking 16-footer with 18 seconds left to help the Pacers earn a 116-114 triumph over the Wolves. T.J. Warren scored 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Walmart Inc. chief executive David Glass, who owned the Kansas City Royals for nearly two decades before selling the franchise last fall, died last week of complications from pneumonia. He was 84. The Glass family said the businessman died Jan. 9. He had been dealing with health issues for some

Top-ranked Ash Barty has fine-tuned for the first major of the season by winning her first title on home soil with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over No. 24-ranked Dayana Yastremska in the Adelaide International final January 18, 2020, 8:44 AM 2 min read ADELAIDE, Australia — Top-ranked Ash Barty has fine-tuned for the first tennis