The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The NHL says Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Nosek has tested positive for COVID-19 after he was removed from playing in a 5-4 win over Anaheim on Tuesday night. Nosek has been placed in isolation and the league is conducting close-contact tracing. The NHL says the…
MLB-NEWS Phillies finalize $28M, 2-year deal with Gregorius UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and shortstop Didi Gregorius (DEE’-dee greh-GOHR’-ee-uhs) have finalized a two-year, $28 million contract. Gregorius batted .284 with 10 homers, 40 RBIs and an .827 OPS in 60 games in his first season with the Phillies. He hit .274 and averaged 20 homers and 75 RBIs over…
TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN Second round play starts 7p EST, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic among Wednesday’s winners MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Sofia Kenin faces Estonian veteran Kaia Kanepi in the second round of the Australian Open. Top-seeded Ash Barty is aiming to continue her sparkling form when she takes on fellow Australian Daria Gavrilova. Rafael Nadal continues his quest for…
Northern Kentucky (11-8, 9-5) vs. Green Bay (6-14, 6-10) Kress Events Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky looks for its seventh straight conference win against Green Bay. Northern Kentucky’s last Horizon loss came against the IUPUI Jaguars 65-63 on Jan. 16. Green Bay is coming off a 79-72 win over IUPUI in its most…
Purdue Fort Wayne (6-11, 5-11) vs. Youngstown State (11-10, 6-10) Beeghly Physical Education Center, Youngstown, Ohio; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Youngstown State looks to extend Purdue Fort Wayne’s conference losing streak to seven games. Purdue Fort Wayne’s last Horizon win came against the Milwaukee Panthers 81-74 on Jan. 16. Youngstown State is coming off a 60-50 home win…
TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic among Wednesday’s winners MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams has kept her bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title on track. She made only 11 unforced errors and dropped three games against Nina Stojanovic (stoy-AN’-oh-vihch). But a 21st trip to Melbourne Park ended painfully for her older sister Venus, who rolled her ankle…
The NBA says the national anthem will be played in arenas “in keeping with longstanding league policy” after Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban revealed he decided not to play it before his team’s home games this season. The league’s initial reaction to Cuban’s decision was to say teams were free to conduct pregame activities as they wished with the unusual…
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The Latest from the skiing world championships (all times local): 7:15 p.m. The skiing world championships finally look set to get underway on day four with two races on Thursday. Sunshine and freezing temperatures have been forecast, after all races on the first three days were postponed because of unfavorable weather conditions in the Italian…
Illinois-Chicago (8-9, 5-7) vs. IUPUI (5-8, 4-8) Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: IUPUI looks to extend Illinois-Chicago’s conference losing streak to six games. Illinois-Chicago’s last Horizon win came against the Youngstown State Penguins 67-66 on Jan. 22. IUPUI lost 79-72 to Green Bay in its most recent game. PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Senior leadership could play…
TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic among winners MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams has kept her bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title on track. She made only 11 unforced errors and dropped three games against Nina Stojanovic (stoy-AN’-oh-vihch). But a 21st trip to Melbourne Park ended painfully for her older sister Venus, who rolled her ankle during…
