Shiffrin closes in on overall WCup title, Mowinckel leads GS
OFTERSCHWANG, Germany (AP) Mikaela Shiffrin all but secured her second straight overall World Cup title in the opening run of a giant slalom on Friday.
Egyptian sumo wrestler retires after driving without license
TOKYO (AP) Egyptian sumo wrestler Osunaarashi says he will retire to take responsibility for being involved in a car accident while driving without a license.
Sporting KC heads to Chicago in search of their first win in 2018
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Teen found guilty of abusing puppy
A teenager in Henry County has been found guilty of abusing a puppy last year and leaving it to die.
Bayern Munich extends Joshua Kimmich contract to 2023
MUNICH (AP) Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich has extended his contract with Bayern Munich by three years through June 2023.
Highlanders beat Stormers 33-15 in Super Rugby
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) The Dunedin-based Highlanders continued an unbeaten start to Super Rugby by beating the Cape Town-based Stormers 33-15 on Friday.
Belgian soccer body drops plans for rapper’s World Cup song
BRUSSELS (AP) Under the weight of public and political pressure, Belgium’s soccer federation has dropped plans for a rapper known for using obscene and misogynistic lyrics to produce its official World Cup song.
Australia wins toss, bats in 2nd test in South Africa
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) David Warner made a half-century in Australia’s solid start to the second test against South Africa on Friday as the teams attempted to put the fuss of the first game and Warner’s
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Lewis returns to lead Kings past Capitals 3-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) Trevor Lewis scored on his own rebound for the go-ahead goal in his first game in two months to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday
Blazers host Warriors in matchup of streaking teams (Mar 09, 2018)
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers’ eight-game winning streak began Feb. 14, when the Golden State Warriors came for a pre-All-Star break visit to Moda Center.
Allen's strong night spoiled after Blues fail to score in 2-0 loss to Shark
The Sharks got past the St. Louis Blues 2-0 on Thursday night.
After Curry goes down, Durant rallies Warriors past Spurs (Mar 09, 2018)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant had 37 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots and almost single-handedly led the undermanned Golden State Warriors’ fourth-quarter rally past the San Antonio Spurs for a 110-107 win Thursday night after
Boedker scores on power play in Sharks’ 2-0 win over Blues
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Mikkel Boedker scored San Jose’s first power-play goal in a month, helping lift the Sharks past the St. Louis Blues 2-0 on Thursday night.
Old foes Duke, UNC collide in ACC Tournament (Mar 09, 2018)
NEW YORK — Duke and North Carolina will meet Friday for the 22nd time in the ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a rematch of last year’s semifinal won by Duke 93-83.
Bobrovsky expected to return vs. Red Wings (Mar 09, 2018)
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sergei Bobrovsky could be back in goal on Friday night for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Todd Gurley in the house! Rams star RB takes in LA Kings game
Rams star RB Todd Gurley had a quick few words with Patrick O’Neal at Thursday night’s LA Kings game.
Stars begin pivotal stretch vs. Ducks (Mar 09, 2018)
How the Dallas Stars play on the road from here on out will likely determine if they’re headed to the postseason for only the third time since 2009.
WATCH: Ryan Kesler, Ryan Johansen get after it
Um, these two guys are not friends.
At 34, Braves' Kazmir compensating for diminished fastball
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) Scott Kazmir hopes that if his second major league comeback is slowed by an injury, it would be an arm ailment.