Sports

Seeking more respect, superstar Hegerberg out of World Cup With a no-nonsense look etched on her face, Ada Hegerberg stares straight into the camera and says: "Now it's time for action." by STEVE DOUGLAS The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

Olympic officials reassure sports federations about cuts TOKYO -- An Olympic official made a guarantee Thursday that will please the heads of world sports federations who are concerned that Tokyo Games organizers migh... by STEPHEN WADE The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

Wonder Boys fall to No. 3 West Florida Arkansas Tech finished its third trip to the national championships in the same round as last year, but head men's golf coach Luke Calcatera is not hanging his ... by James Leigh - May 24, 2019

Bruins' Backes must face Blues buddies for Stanley Cup BOSTON -- David Backes waited his entire career to play for the Stanley Cup, and now he's going to have to do it against some of his best friends in hockey. by JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

Durant won't return in time for Game 1 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Kevin Durant won't be ready to play in time for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on May 30. by JANIE McCAULEY The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

WNBA's new season ready to tip off NEW YORK -- It's been a busy offseason for the WNBA with big names changing places, a new commissioner and a few injuries to some of the sport's greatest player... by DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

NHL's head-on battle with an epidemic HOMER GLEN, Ill. -- Wearing a black shirt with "Fight for your happiness" on the front and "Sick not weak" on the back, Daniel Carcillo eats an apple as his wif... by STEPHEN WHYNO The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

Tampa Bay Rays use long ball to beat Dodgers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Avisail Garcia and Kevin Kiermaier each hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to power the Tampa Bay Rays past the Los Angeles Dod... by The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

Saints' Brees eager to try new things in 19th NFL season METAIRIE, La. -- A playful grin widened across Drew Brees' face while he discussed lining up as a receiver for the read-option plays the Saints installed last s... by BRETT MARTEL The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

PSG president targeted by French corruption probe PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is under investigation for corruption related to Qatar's bids to host the 2017 and 2019 track world ch... by SAMUEL PETREQUIN and JOHN LEICESTER The Associated Press - May 24, 2019

Steen takes game to next level National Park sophomore Braylon Steen, center, recently signed to continue his college basketball career at Southwestern College, a Division II NAIA school in W... May 23, 2019

Wonder Boys advance to match play DANIELS, W.Va. -- Arkansas Tech reached its third-straight NCAA Division II men's golf quarterfinal after finishing Wednesday with a 5-over 293 to fall to sixth... by STAFF REPORTS - May 23, 2019

Cronin strikes when Rebels threaten HOOVER, Ala. -- The best swings Ole Miss got on University of Arkansas closer Matt Cronin were foul balls. by Bob Holt - May 23, 2019

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for 2022 World Cup The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played with 32 teams after FIFA scrapped a proposal to expand the tournament to 48 nations due to the political and logistic... by ROB HARRIS The Associated Press - May 23, 2019

Bruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in making Seeing the famous photo of Bobby Orr scoring the 1970 Stanley Cup-winning goal to beat his St. Louis Blues doesn't bring back bad memories for Scotty Bowman. by STEPHEN WHYNO The Associated Press - May 23, 2019