Olympic torch runs through empty park in Osaka as cases rise
TOKYO — The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics ran through a mostly empty Osaka city park on Tuesday, showing the risks of trying...
Creighton star Zegarowski says he’s declaring for NBA draft
OMAHA, Neb. — Marcus Zegarowski announced Tuesday he is leaving Creighton and declaring for the NBA draft, the biggest name in an exodus that...
Higashioka and Cole help Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Kyle Higashioka homered twice to support Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees beat Toronto 3-1 on Monday night in the...
Former Tour champions Froome, Thomas set for Swiss prep race
GENEVA — Tour de France champions and former teammates Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas will race against each other in the mountains of Switzerland...
Louisville lands ex-Florida guard Noah Locke as a transfer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville has announced that former Florida guard Noah Locke has transferred to the program after an impressive perimeter shooting career with...
Ingram, Williamson help Pelicans hold off Kings 117-110
NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 34 points, Zion Williamson added 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans held off a furious Sacramento Kings...
Italy guarantees fans to be allowed into Euro 2020 matches
ROME — The Italian government on Tuesday gave the all-clear for a limited number of fans to attend European Championship games at Rome’s Stadio...
Analysis: Injuries wreaking more havoc than virus protocols
As teams gear up for the stretch run of the NBA regular season, it’s injuries to key players — not just their unavailability due...
Black prep player told to sit near banana peels: ‘I’m fine’
MOLINE, Ill. — A Black football player at an Illinois high school captured on video sitting in a locker littered with banana peels after...
DeRozan, Murray lead Spurs past slumping Magic 120-97
ORLANDO, Fla. — DeMar DeRozan scored 19 points in under three quarters, Dejounte Murray added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs routed the slumping...