NEW YORK (AP) — Sitting among a pint-raising crowd at a Manhattan soccer bar on the first day of the World Cup, George Carson described himself as a huge soccer fan who hopes to catch all 104 games of the global tournament. But on Saturday? "We got to watch the Knicks," he said. In ...
(AP) — Mexico opened the World Cup in style on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Azteca Stadium. On Friday, the U.S. and Canada both get their opportunity for a fast start in front of their respective home countries. Julián Quiñones ...
NEW YORK (AP) — When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, it sounds like a 20,000-person singalong. The anticipation builds as the public address announcer begins to reveal the second starter, a 6-foot-7 forward from Indiana. When he finally reaches the player's name, the ...
(AP) — The Texas attorney general's office warned the Big 12 on Thursday of potential legal action from Texas Tech as the conference considers what to do after Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court order restoring his eligibility and setting aside his ban by the NCAA for gambling on pro and college sports. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the notice came shortly before the start of the league's executive board meeting to discuss its options in the Sorsby situation. The temporary injunction issued Monday by a Texas district court prevents the NCAA from enforcing ...
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Auburn junior Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the world record in the 110-meter hurdles at 12.75 seconds Wednesday in the semifinal round on Day 1 of the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. Tharp became the first individual since Dwight Stones in the high jump 50 years ago to break a world record (7-foot-7) at the NCAA championships. Improving his personal best by 0.26 seconds, Tharp broke the world record of 12.80 set by Olympic champion Aries Merritt in 2012 and Grant Holloway's collegiate record of 12.98. "I have more in my legs!" Tharp said. "That was not a ...
PENN-OHIO ON JUNE 18 BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — The 47th annual Penn-Ohio Stateline Classic all-star football game will be held Thursday, June 18, at Geneva College. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. at Reeves Field. Ohio has won five of the last eight games with Pennsylvania holding a 29-16 advantage. The 2020 game was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. PIRATES HALL OF FAME PITTSBURGH — The 2026 class of the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame includes Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria and Jack Wilson. They will be inducted on Friday, Sept. 4, in a pregame ceremony at PNC Park. Cooper ...
