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Bronx man charged in shooting of New York Jets' Kris Boyd
- Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
- Chargers, Eagles in giving mood with three-turnover play
- Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles
- Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals
NBA »
A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
- Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco excited to take over as coach of New York Liberty
- Oft-injured Mavericks center Dereck Lively II set for season-ending foot surgery
- Bane scores 37 to lead the Magic past the Heat 117-108 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals
- Brunson scores 35 points as Knicks rout Raptors 117-101 to reach NBA Cup semifinals for first time
MLB »
New contracts and newborns go together for Phillies' Kyle Schwarber
- Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
- Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract
- Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
- Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
NHL »
Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
- NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concerns
- Mammoth's sluggish start too much to overcome in 4-2 loss to Kings
- Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
- Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win
College »
Big 12 MBB power rankings: Arizona, Iowa State, Houston lead the way
- Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape
- Why is the University of Utah partnering with a private equity firm for athletics?
- Wright hits winning 3 at buzzer and Dybantsa scores 28 as No. 10 BYU rallies past Clemson 67-64
- Ball scores 19 points as No. 5 UConn beats No. 18 Florida 77-73 in Jimmy V Classic
Golf »
Shots from every club in the bag that defined golf in 2025
- Matsuyama rallies in the Bahamas and beats Noren in a playoff to win Hero World Challenge
- Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen denies home favorite Cam Smith to win the Australian Open
- Banana peel moment! A slippery slope for McIlroy during his 3rd round at the Australian Open
- Cameron Young and J.J. Spaun part of another 5-way tie for the lead in the Bahamas
Soccer »
Pressure on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso against Man City in the Champions League, Ajax wins
- Bayern's 17-year-old star Lennart Karl shines in 3-1 Champions League win over Sporting
- Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
- It's Messi. Repeat, Messi. The Inter Miami star is MLS' first back-to-back MVP winner
- Police raid Argentine soccer clubs and AFA as part of investigation into alleged money laundering
Racing »
NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents' advice
- NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit
- Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko, who mentored Verstappen, retires from F1 at the age of 82
- Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
- Lewis Hamilton's dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season
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Pressure on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso against Man City in the Champions League, Ajax wins
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
The pressure was mounting on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso as the Spanish giant faced Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Dillon Dube, the only remaining unsigned player among the five members of Canada's 2018 world junior team who were acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile case, has agreed to an American Hockey League professional tryout with the St. Louis Blues.
New contracts and newborns go together for Phillies' Kyle Schwarber
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
For Kyle Schwarber, his new contracts and newborns seem to go together.
A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time. It's the second consecutive year a basketball player won the award after Caitlin Clark was honored in 2024. A group of 47 sports journalists from the AP and its members voted. Wilson received 17 votes, tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was second with nine and Paige Bueckers was third with five.
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was pending a physical. It's a major move for a Baltimore team that vowed to be aggressive following a last-place finish. Alonso hit .272 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs this year for the New York Mets, posting an .871 OPS that was his highest since he hit 53 home runs as a rookie in 2019. Alonso turned 31 on Sunday.
Bronx man charged in shooting of Jets player Kris Boyd appears in court
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 11:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Bronx man charged with shooting Jets player Kris Boyd appeared in a New York City court late Tuesday, a day after authorities tracked him down at an apartment complex in the Buffalo area.
Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
Twelve more pounds of muscle. Equipment dialed in. A new superstar coach.
Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco excited to take over as coach of New York Liberty
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
Chris DeMarco is excited to get started as coach of the New York Liberty.
Oft-injured Mavericks center Dereck Lively II set for season-ending foot surgery
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is set for season-ending surgery on his ailing right foot, another setback for the promising but oft-injured player.
Olympic hopeful cross-country skier tries to put India on the winter sports map
Ken Maguire, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 10:22 a.m. | Save Story
in southern India.
US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
After a yearslong legal battle, U.S. prosecutors told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments.
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 9:51 a.m. | Save Story
The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.
Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
The youngest is 16. The oldest are 40. Two are newly minted Emmy winners. Two had dreams of professional soccer. Two count Tom Cruise as a pivotal co-star. And two changed career tracks in college. But there's one thing all five have in common: a banner 2025.
NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents' advice
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
NASCAR Chairman Jim France had a stronger second day of testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan's side in the federal antitrust lawsuit against the racing series, explaining advice from his late parents helped shape his stance against granting teams permanent charters in the new revenue-sharing model.
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
Owen Cooper hasn't had thoughts of EGOT. He's hardly had time to develop that kind of ambition in his short time as an actor. But, presented with the idea, he's intrigued. And amused.
Nine Russian and Belarusian skiers get neutral status to compete in Olympics qualifying events
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:06 a.m. | Save Story
were approved Wednesday to compete in qualifying events for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in February.
Wright hits winning 3 at buzzer and Dybantsa scores 28 as No. 10 BYU rallies past Clemson 67-64
Larry Fleisher, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:05 p.m. | Save Story
Robert Wright III made a 3-pointer as time expired after AJ Dybantsa scored 22 of his season-high 28 points in the second half, and No. 10 BYU stormed back from a 22-point deficit to beat Clemson 67-64 in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. The Cougars lost a six-point lead in the final 70 seconds but completed the comeback when Wright took an inbounds pass from Mihailo Boskovic and sank a long 3 from the right side. Clemson scored the last 21 points of the first half to build a 43-22 cushion at halftime. But after trailing 44-22 with 18 1/2 minutes remaining, BYU pulled off the largest second-half comeback in school history.
Ball scores 19 points as No. 5 UConn beats No. 18 Florida 77-73 in Jimmy V Classic
Larry Fleisher, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Solo Ball scored 19 points and No. 5 UConn earned its fourth victory over a ranked opponent already this season, beating No. 18 Florida 77-73 on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic.
Bane scores 37 to lead the Magic past the Heat 117-108 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Dick Scanlon, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Orlando Magic advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Brunson scores 35 points as Knicks rout Raptors 117-101 to reach NBA Cup semifinals for first time
Ian Harrison, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points, Josh Hart added 21 and the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals for the first time in three tries by beating the struggling Toronto Raptors 117-101 on Tuesday night.
Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 7:54 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Schwarber is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing Tuesday to a $150 million, five-year contract.
Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 6:55 p.m. | Save Story
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there's a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots: expansion.
NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR Chairman Jim France testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan's federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters, and evidence showed he entered negotiations on a new revenue-sharing agreement determined to thwart teams' efforts for a better deal from the stock car series.
Vermont rescue team sees increase of calls as social media lures skiers into danger
Amanda Swinhart, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
Stowe Mountain Rescue in Vermont has noticed a troubling trend among skiers. Influenced by social media, inexperienced skiers are venturing out of bounds, getting lost and needing rescue. The team last month responded to a 911 call from two 19-year-olds lost on Mount Mansfield. They had followed social media videos to ski in the backcountry. The rescue chief says these skiers are often unprepared and lack spatial awareness. Stowe Mountain Rescue now handles about eight missions per season, up from around three about five years ago. The team plans to create social media posts to promote safe skiing practices.
Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Kristie Ackert, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
Mike Trout, the U.S. captain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, remains under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. A three-time All-Star who turns 32 on March 22, Díaz joins a Dodgers bullpen that struggled last season, causing the team to shift rookie Roki Sasaki to closer in the postseason. Relying on a 97-98 mph fastball and slider, Díaz became a fan favorite at Citi Field, where horns blared and fans danced when he entered games to "Narco" by Blasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet.
White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago White Sox won Major League Baseball's amateur draft lottery Tuesday and will have the top selection for the first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977.
NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concerns
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
The NHL said Tuesday it remains cautiously optimistic about sending the world's best hockey players to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February amid issues with a smaller-than-expected rink size and questions regarding ice quality due to construction delays.
A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of sidestepping questions about Tarik Skubal
Kristie Ackert, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of smiling and sidestepping the one question he keeps hearing at the MLB winter meetings.
AP All-Big Ten: Indiana's Cignetti repeats as coach of year; Hoosiers and Buckeyes dominate 1st team
Eric Olson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
Indiana and Ohio State dominated The Associated Press All-Big Ten honors announced Tuesday, with the Hoosiers' Curt Cignetti repeating as coach of the year, quarterback Fernando Mendoza taking two individual awards and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and quarterback Julian Sayin each receiving one.
Bronx man charged in shooting of New York Jets' Kris Boyd
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
A Bronx man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of New York Jets' player Kris Boyd, police announced Tuesday.
Bayern's 17-year-old star Lennart Karl shines in 3-1 Champions League win over Sporting
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 12:55 p.m. | Save Story
Bayern Munich's 17-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl produced an audacious bit of skill to continue his high-scoring start to life in the Champions League in a 3-1 win over Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.
Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Indianapolis Colts bolstered their injury-depleted quarterback corps Tuesday by bringing 44-year-old Philip Rivers out of retirement and signing him to the practice squad, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:43 a.m. | Save Story
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body's ethics investigators.
It's Messi. Repeat, Messi. The Inter Miami star is MLS' first back-to-back MVP winner
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 11:29 a.m. | Save Story
Best player. Best team. Inter Miami's Lionel Messi is the unquestioned force in Major League Soccer right now, on a run like nobody else the league has ever seen.
Police raid Argentine soccer clubs and AFA as part of investigation into alleged money laundering
Sergio Farella, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Federal police in Argentina carried out multiple raids Tuesday on the headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 17 soccer clubs.
Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees. Ohtani received 29 of 47 votes in balloting among sports journalists from the AP and its members. The AP award has been given out since 1931. The Japanese baseball superstar's two-way dominance culminated in a repeat World Series title for his Los Angeles Dodgers. Among Ohtani's goals for 2026 are staying healthy so he can play in every game and to keep working on his English-speaking skills so he bridge the gap with his U.S. fans.
Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 10:59 a.m. | Save Story
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football.
Real Madrid's Mbappé has limited training session ahead of Man City match in Champions League
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
Kylian Mbappé trained separately from his Real Madrid teammates on Tuesday, putting in doubt his availability for the Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday.
Wrexham's owners add US-based private equity firm Apollo Sports Capital to boost rising soccer club
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Wrexham's celebrity owners have sold a minority stake in their on-the-rise soccer club to Apollo Sports Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm.
No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt
James Robson, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:38 a.m. | Save Story
With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message on Tuesday. This time without any words.
Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
MartÍn Adames, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko, who mentored Verstappen, retires from F1 at the age of 82
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Red Bull's influential auto racing adviser Helmut Marko is retiring from his role at the age of 82, ending a 20-year stint in which he helped Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen develop into four-time Formula 1 champions.
Shots from every club in the bag that defined golf in 2025
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Big moments call for big shots, and there were plenty of them in 2025 when Scottie Scheffler dominated, Rory McIlroy got the major that mattered to him and new major champions arrived when they least expected it.
AC Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Christian Pulisic double
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 6:45 a.m. | Save Story
A second-half double from substitute Christian Pulisic gave AC Milan a come-from- behind 3-2 win over Torino on Monday and swept it back to the top of Italy's Serie A.
Chargers, Eagles in giving mood with three-turnover play
Doug Padilla, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 11:48 p.m. | Save Story
Unable to wrap your hands around the season's hottest gift?
Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
Justin Herbert stiff-armed the opposition with his broken left hand, the defense forced big plays and the Los Angeles Chargers eked out a victory to move within two games of first place in the AFC West.
Colts bringing Philip Rivers for workout with top quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard hurt
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
The Indianapolis Colts are considering going old school with their top two quarterbacks injured.
Roberts says World Baseball Classic a 'very delicate' matter for Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Admitting participation by Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the World Baseball Classic is "very delicate" following a World Series that stretched into November, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't sure whether any limits will be placed on his team's Japanese stars.
Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
An economist testified in Michael Jordan's federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
Two-goal Bruno Fernandes leads rampant Manchester United to 4-1 win at hapless Wolves
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
Bruno Fernandes scored two goals and made another as Manchester United beat Wolverhampton 4-1 to move into the top six of the English Premier League on Monday.
Hall of Fame chair thinks Bonds, Clemens denied entry by committee for same views held by writers
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:20 p.m. | Save Story
With Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens facing only one more chance under the current rules to get into baseball's Hall of Fame, the Hall chairman thinks they were turned down because contemporary era committee members evaluate the Steroids Era in the same manner as baseball writers.
Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
Daniella Matar And Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than NHL-regulation size.
Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
Arne Slot has not spoken to Mohamed Salah since the Liverpool star's stinging public criticism of the club, apart from telling him he was out of the squad for the Champions League game against Inter Milan
Arizona takes No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Iowa State up to No. 4, Gonzaga into top 10
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Arizona took over the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll on Monday, a reward for a perfect start to the season that includes a quartet of wins against ranked foes, including a lopsided victory over Auburn last weekend.
Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Big Ten has matched the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball record with nine ranked teams. The conference set the mark last year and has three teams in the top 10 alone. UConn remains No. 1, receiving 23 first-place votes, while Texas is second place with nine votes. The top 10 remains unchanged this week.
Caroline Garcia turned down $270,000 betting company offer for her tennis podcast
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Retired French tennis player Caroline Garcia has rejected a $270,000 sponsorship deal for her podcast from a betting company, saying she chooses values over money.
