Thursday’s Sports in Brief
April 7, 2023 GMTTRANSGENDER ATHLETES
WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools and colleges across the U.S. would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal released by the Biden administration, but teams could create some limits in certain cases — for example, to ensure fairness.
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
April 6, 2023 GMTPRO FOOTBALL
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta said Lamar Jackson’s situation isn’t causing the Ravens to look at quarterbacks differently in the upcoming draft, although he did say the team could conceivably take one in the first round.
Tuesday’s Sports in Brief
April 5, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey won the John R. Wooden Award as the nation’s top men’s college basketball player.
The 7-foot-4 Edey is the first Canadian-born winner and the second player from Purdue to be honored, joining Glenn Robinson in 1994.
Monday’s Sports in Brief
April 4, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
HOUSTON (AP) — Adama Sanogo powered UConn to the school’s fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State.
Sanogo had 17 points and 10 rebounds and was selected the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament.
Weekend Sports In Brief
April 3, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
DALLAS (AP) — Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers used a record offensive performance to beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa 102-85 in the national championship game on Sunday to win the first basketball title in school history.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
April 1, 2023 GMTPRO BASKETBALL
The NBA will have labor peace for years to come.
The league and its players came to an agreement early Saturday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, the NBA announced.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
March 31, 2023 GMTBASKETBALL
DALLAS (AP) — Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark was honored as The Associated Press women’s basketball Player of the Year, and Indiana’s Teri Moren took the AP Coach of the Year award for a Big Ten sweep.
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
March 30, 2023 GMTBASEBALL
NEW YORK (AP) — A $185 million settlement in a lawsuit by minor leaguers against Major League Baseball for violating federal minimum wage laws was approved by a federal judge.
Tuesday’s Sports in Brief
March 29, 2023 GMTFOOTBALL
PHOENIX (AP) — Dan Snyder’s departure from the NFL is moving closer to reality.
A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have formally submitted fully financed bids for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
March 28, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
SEATTLE (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No.
Weekend Sports in Brief
March 27, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
The Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament is set with UConn, Florida Atlantic, San Diego State and Miami traveling to Houston next week to play for the national title.
Florida Atlantic, San Diego State and Miami will be making their first appearances at college basketball’s grand finale, the first time since 1970 that three first-timers all showed up in the same year.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
March 25, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher has insisted throughout the NCAA Tournament that if his team plays to its strengths, it doesn’t matter what the opposition does.
Thursday’s Sports in Brief
March 24, 2023 GMTSOCCER
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The 83,000 screaming fans were not disappointed in Lionel Messi and his Argentina team’s first international match since lifting the World Cup title last December.
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
March 23, 2023 GMTPRO BASKETBALL
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games — eight because of an NBA suspension.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
March 22, 2023 GMTBASEBALL
MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
March 21, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino is back in the Big East Conference.
St. John’s hired the Hall of Fame coach to boost a storied program that’s been mired in mediocrity for much of this century.
Weekend Sports In Brief
March 20, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime, and Kansas State overcame a horrid start from outside by hitting a couple of clutch 3-pointers and topping Kentucky 75-69 in Sunday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Pulling off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history, the undersized, underdog Fairleigh Dickinson stunned top-seeded Purdue 63-58, becoming the second No.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
March 17, 2023 GMTBASEBALL
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz has a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season after hurting his right knee while celebrating a victory in the World Baseball Classic.
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
March 16, 2023 GMTFOOTBALL
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday he intends to play for the New York Jets in 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay and the four-time NFL MVP quarterback is waiting for the Packers to trade him.
Tuesday’s Sports in Brief
March 15, 2023 GMTStephon Gilmore is on the move again, Darren Waller is getting traded from the Raiders less than two weeks after marrying Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum and James Bradberry is staying in Philadelphia.
Monday’s Sports in Brief
March 14, 2023 GMTPRO FOOTBALL
Jimmy Garoppolo is finally out of San Francisco, ready to start the next phase of his career wearing the Raiders’ silver and black. Sam Darnold is heading out West, where he’ll replace Garoppolo and join Trey Lance and Brock Purdy with the 49ers.
Weekend Sports in Brief
March 13, 2023 GMTMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT
Alabama is the overall top seed in the NCAA Tournament after cruising through the end of a season clouded by a murder case.
Kansas, Houston and Purdue grabbed the other top seeds.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
March 11, 2023 GMTNFL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are on the clock after trading up to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in the draft from the Chicago Bears in exchange for Carolina’s No. 9 and No.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
March 10, 2023 GMTPRO BASKETBALL
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns say Kevin Durant has a sprained left ankle after slipping on the floor during pregame warmups Wednesday night and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
March 9, 2023 GMTPRO BASKETBALL
PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant’s home debut with the Phoenix Suns will have to wait a little longer.
The 13-time All-Star slipped on the floor during pregame warmups and was ruled out against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of left ankle soreness.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
March 8, 2023 GMTNFL
The Baltimore Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson on Tuesday, preventing him from becoming an unrestricted free agent this month but allowing him to negotiate with other teams.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
March 7, 2023 GMTNFL
NEW ORLEANS
Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, and a person familiar with the situation said the deal could be worth up to $150 million.
Weekend Sports In Brief
March 6, 2023 GMTNBA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s no timetable for Ja Morant to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, and the All-Star guard knows he’s made “difficult decisions and poor choices” that he has to be accountable for, coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday night.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
March 4, 2023 GMTAUTO RACING
NASCAR superstar Chase Elliott had successful surgery for an unspecified injury to his left leg, hours after a snowboarding accident in Colorado. He will miss this weekend’s NASCAR race at Las Vegas.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
March 3, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Antoine Davis outscored them all – except for “Pistol” Pete.
Detroit Mercy’s star guard finished four points shy of surpassing Pete Maravich as the NCAA career scoring leader, scoring 22 in a gritty 71-66 loss to Youngstown State in the Horizon League tournament.
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
March 2, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE FOOTBALL
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month’s NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
March 1, 2023 GMTBASKETBALL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $28.5 million settlement with Los Angeles County to resolve the remaining claims in a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star, his 13-year-old daughter and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash, attorneys and court filings said Tuesday.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
February 28, 2023 GMTNBA
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers may miss multiple weeks with an injury to his right foot, a person familiar with the situation said.
The full extent of the injury is not yet known and more test results were pending, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither James nor the Lakers announced anything about a long-term absence.
Weekend Sports In Brief
February 27, 2023 GMTNBA
ATLANTA (AP) — Quin Snyder has been hired as coach of the Atlanta Hawks to replace the fired Nate McMillan.
The Hawks reached an agreement with Snyder on a five-year deal only five days after firing McMillan on Tuesday.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
February 25, 2023 GMTGOLF
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Paul Casey birdied his last three holes for a 6-under 65 and a share of the lead with Jason Kokrak as the second season of Saudi-funded LIV Golf began at Mayakoba.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
February 24, 2023 GMTFOOTBALL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linebacker Bobby Wagner is parting ways with the Los Angeles Rams after just one season, a person familiar with the decision said.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Wagner’s release won’t be official until after the start of the new league year next month.
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
February 23, 2023 GMTNBA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook signed with the Los Angeles Clippers after he cleared waivers on Wednesday afternoon.
The nine-time All-Star was waived by the Utah Jazz on Monday.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
February 22, 2023 GMTNBA
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals.
Atlanta general manager Landry Fields announcing the firing.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
February 21, 2023 GMTNBA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook was waived by the Utah Jazz and the nine-time All-Star is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a published report.
The 34-year-old guard was acquired by the Jazz from the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb.
Weekend Sports In Brief
February 20, 2023 GMTBASKETBALL
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum put on a record-setting show, and made Giannis Antetokounmpo look like a genius.
Tatum scored an All-Star Game-record 55 points, and Team Giannis ended LeBron James’ hold on All-Star captain supremacy by beating Team LeBron 184-175 in the NBA’s annual showcase exhibition Sunday night.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
February 18, 2023 GMTGOLF
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Homa in the lead at his hometown PGA Tour event used to give him chills. Now he’s playing so well it almost feels normal.
Homa, a winner last month down the coast at Torrey Pines, ran off three birdies around the turn at Riviera and tossed in a few big par saves Friday for a 3-under 68, giving him a one-shot lead over Jon Rahm, Keith Mitchell and Lee Hodges at the Genesis Invitational.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
February 17, 2023 GMTGOLF
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The scene was similar to the last time Tiger Woods played against the world’s best. Fans packed onto every balcony on every level of the Riviera clubhouse Thursday, all of them straining for a rare sight of golf’s biggest star.
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
February 16, 2023 GMTNFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce promised thousands of fans celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl championship that the team will be back for more.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
February 15, 2023 GMTNFL
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Derek Carr was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday as the club evaluates its future at the position.
The move was expected after Carr was benched with two games remaining this season because the Raiders would have owed him $40.4 million in guaranteed money over the next two years if he remained on the roster beyond Tuesday.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
February 14, 2023 GMTNFL
Fox was hoping the matchup of two top teams in the Super Bowl and a close game would lead to a record night.
Even though Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles came down to a field goal with 8 seconds remaining, Fox fell just short of its goal.
Weekend Sports In Brief
February 13, 2023 GMTNFL
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes was magical when the Kansas City Chiefs desperately needed him to pull off another Super Bowl comeback.
Playing on an injured ankle, Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scrambled 26 yards on the go-ahead drive before Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to give the Chiefs a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
February 11, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
LAS CRUCES, N.N. (AP) — New Mexico State has suspended operations of its men’s basketball program and placed its coaching staff on paid administrative leave due to allegations unrelated to a fatal shooting last year.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
February 10, 2023 GMTPRO FOOTBALL
PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Mahomes won the voting for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award.
Mahomes, who also won in 2018, easily outdistanced Jalen Hurts, receiving 48 of 50 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league.
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
February 9, 2023 GMTNBA
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster, acquiring 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports.
The outlets, citing unnamed sources, said the Suns added Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre Ayton.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
February 8, 2023 GMTPRO BASKETBALL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James became the NBA’s career scoring leader on a step-back jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
February 7, 2023 GMTPRO BASKETBALL
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic has his co-star, and the Dallas Mavericks are set for their season essentially to start over after trading for Kyrie Irving.
The blockbuster deal with Brooklyn sending the mercurial Irving to the Mavericks became official, two days before what figures to be his Dallas debut at the Los Angeles Clippers.
Weekend Sports In Brief
February 6, 2023 GMTNBA
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving is getting his wish. He’s getting traded.
And Luka Doncic is getting another All-Star to help him in Dallas.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
February 4, 2023 GMTBASKETBALL
NEW YORK (AP) — Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving has asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade, a person with knowledge of the details said Friday.
The request comes less than a week before the trade deadline and possibly signals an end to the star guard's tenure with the team, either then or after the season.
Thursday’s Sports In Brief
February 3, 2023 GMTPRO FOOTBALL
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been charged in a warrant with pointing a gun at a woman and threatening her, according to court documents.
Mixon faces a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing, according to the documents, which were filed Thursday in Hamilton County Municipal Court and obtained by The Associated Press.
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
February 2, 2023 GMTPRO FOOTBALL
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This time, Tom Brady says he’s done for good.
The seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, exactly a year after first saying his playing days were over, by posting a brief video on social media.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
February 1, 2023 GMTNFL
HOUSTON (AP) — DeMeco Ryans has been hired as coach of the Houston Texans, giving him his first head coaching job and bringing him back to the place where he started his playing career.
Ryans joins the Texans from the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent the past two seasons as their defensive coordinator.
Monday’s Sports In Brief
January 31, 2023 GMTNFL
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy tore a ligament in his throwing elbow, putting his status for the start of next season in question.
A person familiar with the injury confirmed the diagnosis of the injury Purdy sustained in the NFC title game.
Weekend Sports In Brief
January 30, 2023 GMTNFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down on his badly sprained right ankle, then was shoved late out of bounds by Joseph Ossai, giving Harrison Butker a chance to kick a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining and give the Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game.
Friday’s Sports In Brief
January 28, 2023 GMTFOOTBALL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes finished a full week of practice on his ailing right ankle Friday, and Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid pronounced his All-Pro quarterback ready to go for the AFC championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals.