AP National Sports

By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — The Russian team started strong and finished strong in the women’s four-person relay and won another Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing. Yulia Stupak broke away early with nine women chasing. The Germans briefly took the lead on the last lap with Russian skier Veronika Stepanova

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Captain Andy Miele had two points and Strauss Mann made 35 saves to help the United States beat Canada 4-2 in men’s hockey at the Olympics. The young Americans went hit for hit with the bigger, stronger and more experienced Canadians. The victory puts the U.S.

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Eteri Tutberidze’s young pupils have dominated women’s figure skating for the past eight years. Her camp in Moscow produces a line of teenage stars who can land jumps no other women even try. She rarely speaks to the media. This week, she is in the spotlight

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ja’Marr Chase gets most of the attention at receiver for Cincinnati with his big-play ability opening up the offense and helping the Bengals reach the Super Bowl. The addition of Chase this season wouldn’t have been nearly as consequential for the Bengals if not

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva broke down in tears after an emotional practice session at the Olympics while her doping case is still to be decided. The 15-year-old Russian’s status at the Olympics is unclear after testing positive for a banned substance. She won a gold

By ANDREW DESTIN For The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Heyward was helping one group of children plant in the garden Friday at the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, while Harrison Phillips was lobbing passes to another set of kids. The two defensive linemen were among a group of NFL players who

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored with 1:42 remaining to give the Seattle Kraken a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Ryan Donato had two goals and Vince Dunn scored for the Kraken, who have won consecutive road games for the second time. Chris Dreidger made

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Brendan Brisson scored his second goal of the tournament and Strauss Mann made 35 saves to help the United States beat Canada 4-2 in men’s hockey at the Olympics. The young Americans went hit for hit with the bigger, stronger and more experienced Canadians. The victory

BOISE, Idaho — Abu Kigab had 18 points as Boise State extended its home win streak to nine games, defeating UNLV 69-63. Bryce Hamilton led the Runnin’ Rebels on Friday night with 32 points.

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Lindsey Jacobellis won her second gold medal of the Olympics as she teamed with 40-year-old Nick Baumgartner for the title in the new event of mixed snowboardcross. The 36-year-old Jacobellis took gold earlier this week in the women’s event. That came 16 years after a

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Te-Hina Paopao scored 22 points, Nyara Sabally had 16 points and 11 rebounds and No. 24 Oregon beat Oregon State 74-66. Oregon went on a 14-0 run, capped by back-to-back 3-pointers from Sydney Parrish, in the first quarter. Paopao and Sabally combined for six of Oregon’s eight straight points to close

ALBANY, N.Y. — Anthony Gaines had 21 points as Siena got past Iona 70-64. Tyson Jolly led Iona with 20 points.

By SARAH DiLORENZO Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Mental health was the breakout star at the Tokyo Olympics. Amplified by some of the world’s top athletes, it shook up those Games and made everyone take notice. In Beijing, the conversation has evolved. The subject pops up regularly, but no one is shocked when it

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — This road started in 2014 when Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor started driving four-man bobsleds against men with hopes of getting a second medal event for women added to the Olympic program. They got their wish in 2018. And now it truly becomes reality for

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Steve Stamkos scored twice in the third period, and Brayden Point and Corey Perry added goals as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-3. Point and Perry scored in the first period, and Brian Elliott made 15 saves in his second start since Dec.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Cody Ceci and Zach Hyman each scored a goal, Mike Smith stopped 37 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 3-1. Jesse Puljujarvi also scored for the Oilers and Connor McDavid had two assists to help Jay Woodcroft get a win in his NHL coaching debut. Mike Smith