Month: February 2022

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Shaun White’s next big contest? It will be the Super Bowl. The day after his emotional farewell ride at the Olympics, the snowboarding icon left China. He’s making his way to Los Angeles so he can attend his first Super Bowl in person. He says

By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Slopestyle gold medalist Max Parrot says fellow Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris has apologized for saying Parrot only won because of questionable Olympic judging. Parrot acknowledged to The Associated Press that he failed to fully execute a grab on the first jump of the slopestyle course and

By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — The Russian team started strong and finished strong in the women’s four-person relay and won another Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing. Yulia Stupak broke away early with nine women chasing. The Germans briefly took the lead on the last lap with Russian skier Veronika Stepanova

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Captain Andy Miele had two points and Strauss Mann made 35 saves to help the United States beat Canada 4-2 in men’s hockey at the Olympics. The young Americans went hit for hit with the bigger, stronger and more experienced Canadians. The victory puts the U.S.

BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) — Former U.S. Women’s PGA champion Hannah Green shot a 4-under 68 and increased her lead to five strokes after three rounds of the Vic Open. Green won the LPGA Tour major in 2019 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. She had a 12-under par total of 205 at

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin and Sofia Goggia have come away with positive thoughts after taking part in the first women’s downhill training run at the Beijing Olympics. The race is scheduled for Tuesday. Shiffrin is still not sure whether she will enter what would be her fourth event

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ja’Marr Chase gets most of the attention at receiver for Cincinnati with his big-play ability opening up the offense and helping the Bengals reach the Super Bowl. The addition of Chase this season wouldn’t have been nearly as consequential for the Bengals if not

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams were once defined by the Fearsome Foursome. It was possibly the best defensive line in NFL history when it disrupted offenses in the 1960s. Six years into the Rams’ second stint in Los Angeles, their front is once again the strength

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva broke down in tears after an emotional practice session at the Olympics while her doping case is still to be decided. The 15-year-old Russian’s status at the Olympics is unclear after testing positive for a banned substance. She won a gold

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Nobody views Beijing as a winter sports capital. So why is the sprawling city holding the Winter Olympics? These Games come just 13 1/2 years after the extravagant 2008 Summer Games in the Chinese capital. There’s a simple answer. Potential hosts in Europe — as many

By ANDREW DESTIN For The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Heyward was helping one group of children plant in the garden Friday at the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, while Harrison Phillips was lobbing passes to another set of kids. The two defensive linemen were among a group of NFL players who

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Brendan Brisson scored his second goal of the tournament and Strauss Mann made 35 saves to help the United States beat Canada 4-2 in men’s hockey at the Olympics. The young Americans went hit for hit with the bigger, stronger and more experienced Canadians. The victory

BOISE, Idaho — Abu Kigab had 18 points as Boise State extended its home win streak to nine games, defeating UNLV 69-63. Bryce Hamilton led the Runnin’ Rebels on Friday night with 32 points.