ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Brent Sass was just miles away from fulfilling his dream of winning the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska when fierce 60-mph (96-kph) winds from the Bering Sea lashed, knocking him down. Visibility fell to about 10 feet (3 m) and forced him down his sled while his dogs rambled […]
Verstappen beats Perez, Ferraris to pole position in F1 2023
Max Verstappen led a Red Bull 1-2 in the 2023 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix season-opening qualifying, with Charles Leclerc third but unexpectedly missed the final Q3 posts. Carlos Sainz finished fourth ahead of compatriot Fernando Alonso, the Aston Martin driver who only ran once in the final segment due to having a lower set […]
The Warriors close 5-0 with Stephen Curry’s comeback looming
Kendra AndrewsESPN2:21 a.m. ET3 minutes to read SAN FRANCISCO — When Stephen Curry suffered an injury to his lower left leg in early February, it became the goal of the Golden State Warriors to stay afloat. After surviving 11 games without him in November, they felt they could do it again. But now, as they […]
Chase Elliott is out indefinitely due to an injury to his left leg following a snowboarding accident
LAS VEGAS – Chase Elliott, NASCAR’s most popular driver and 2020 Cup Series champion, will be out for an indefinite amount of time after injuring his left leg while snowboarding in Colorado, Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday afternoon. Elliott is scheduled to have surgery Friday night. Meanwhile, JR Motorsports Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry will race […]
Big 12 looking west, Pac-12 looking for TV deal: What we’re hearing about the realignment
This past July, weeks after the stunning Big Ten announcement of USC and UCLA, Pac-12 Commissioner George Klyafkov made a bold realignment prediction: “No Pac-12 school is going to the Big 12.” After eight months, we may finally learn whether his confidence was warranted or a feigned bravado. Kliavkoff is under pressure to offer its […]
Chiefs are looking to sign DT Chris Jones and DE Frank Clark to new deals
INDIANAPOLIS — With shoulder and jersey protectors still on, and a immaculate new trophy hat serving as the two-time Super Bowl champ’s crown, Chris Jones smiled for several minutes as he discussed his emotions after the Chiefs’ victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on the NFL’s greatest stage. Jones’ smile then transitioned into a serious facial […]
The Ravens are lining up contingency plans as the contractual standoff with Lamar Jackson continues
INDIANAPOLIS — Eric D’Costa recently met with Lamar Jackson to discuss the star quarterback’s contract, and the Ravens’ general manager came out of the negotiating session optimistic about reaching an agreement on a long-term deal. However, D’Costa acknowledged that there are major deadlines looming and both sides recognize the “urgency of the situation”. The final […]
NHL trade scores: Canucks pay Red Wings outrageous price for Filip Hronek
commerce Canucks get: Defenseman Philip Hronik, 2023 fourth-round pick Red Wings gets: 2023 Conditional First Round Selection (originally an Islander), 2023 Second Round Selection Shayna Goldman: Dear Patrick Alvin, maybe you don’t pick up the phone the next time Steve Yzerman calls? Or do, because we could all use a laugh once in a while. […]
For the Colts to rise, he “has got to be a guy worth it”
Stephen HolderESPN6:35 p.m. ET3 minutes to read Colts GM: The QB should be deserving of an uptick Colts general manager Chris Ballard is discussing the possibility of trading the Colts to draft a quarterback. Indianapolis – IN The Colts do little to deny the widely circulated notion that they are considering trading in the NFL […]
Antoine Davis may just break Pete Maravich’s NCAA all-time scoring record
Comment on this story comment Antoine Davis has what might be his last chance to break a college basketball record Thursday night — by throwing some asterisks. Davis, who plays for the Detroit Mercy, is 25 points short of tying Pete Maravich’s career-high 3,667 points, which was set in 1970. A second-round game against Youngstown […]