Vettel lowers Ricciardo’s unofficial record at F1 testing
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) Sebastian Vettel broke the unofficial track record at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona in Formula One preseason testing Thursday.
Pistons battle first-place Raptors but fall in OT 121-119
Detroit has lost four in a row
Alex Morgan and Marta included on FIFPro Women’s World XI
U.S. national soccer team striker Alex Morgan and Brazil forward Marta were among the players chosen for the FIFPro Women’s World XI, released Thursday to coincide with International Women’s Day.
Galva Arts Council meets its fundraising goal for free summer series.
Earlier this year, the Galva Arts Council announced that they had been approved for a matching grant for up to $25,000 to present a free, outdoor concert series at Wiley Park.
Belgium has scandal brewing over rapper’s World Cup song
BRUSSELS (AP) The Belgian football federation says it will not change its mind about choosing a rapper known for lacing his songs with obscene and misogynistic lyrics to produce its official World Cup song.
Hamburg sacks chairman Bruchhagen and sporting director Todt
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) Relegation-threatened Hamburger SV sacked club chairman Heribert Bruchhagen and sporting director Jens Todt on Thursday.
Thousands gather for funeral of Fiorentina captain Astori
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) Thousands of people gathered in one of Florence’s main squares for the funeral of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori on Thursday.
6N: Injured Hartley out, Farrell to captain England
PARIS (AP) Owen Farrell will captain England against France in Six Nations rugby on Saturday after regular skipper Dylan Hartley’s tight calf failed to come right.
Hundreds gather for funeral of Fiorentina captain Astori
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) Thousands of people gathered in one of Florence’s main squares for the funeral of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori on Thursday.
Masters-bound Sharma shoots 73 in 1st round at Indian Open
NEW DELHI (AP) Shubhankar Sharma had wildly contrasting nines but recovered for a 1-over 73 in his opening round at the Indian Open on his home course Thursday, two days after receiving a special invitation to play
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
PRO BASKETBALL
Davis turns ankle, but Pelicans roll to 10th straight win
Davis turns ankle, but Pelicans roll to 10th straight win
Twitter Highlights: Red hot Pelicans beat Kings for 10th straight win
Twitter Highlights: Red hot Pelicans beat Kings for 10th straight win
Magic drop narrow loss to Lakers after puzzling call in final second
The Los Angeles Lakers blew a nine-point lead in the final 90 seconds before rallying back to beat the Orlando Magic 108-107 on Wednesday night.
Coyotes beat Canucks on Stepan's goal in final minute
Coyotes improve to 8-2-1 in last 11 games with 2-1 win at Vancouver
Sharks hope to solve recent home woes vs. Blues (Mar 08, 2018)
Playing at home, the San Jose Sharks haven’t been able to solve the St. Louis Blues over the past few years, but that task may get a little easier Thursday night.
James scores 39 as Cavs beat Nuggets 113-108 (Mar 08, 2018)
DENVER (AP) LeBron James scored 39 points, including nine down the stretch, and dished out 10 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 113-108 on Wednesday night after squandering a 16-point lead.
Lisa Leslie says late whistle mars end of Magic-Lakers game
Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie says the inadvertent whistle at the end of Wednesday’s game between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
WATCH: Anthony Davis injures ankle in Pelicans win over Kings
WATCH: Anthony Davis injures ankle in Pelicans win over Kings
Nikola Mirotic: 'This team has been having a lot of fun'
Nikola Mirotic: ‘This team has been having a lot of fun’