By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who pleaded guilty to financial crimes, including stealing more than $22 million from the NFL team, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison and ordered to repay much of the money. Amit Patel pleaded guilty to felony charges of wire fraud and
Continue Reading By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is aiming to do something unprecedented this week – retain The Players Championship title. The American claimed the crown in 2023 and will defend it against a field of the world’s best players in the PGA Tour’s flagship event that is widely considered to
Continue Reading By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — NBA superstar Luka Dončić recorded a triple-double for the seventh straight game as the Dallas Mavericks routed the Chicago Bulls, 127-92, on Monday. Dončić posted 27 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists along with a steal in the blowout win despite not having the most efficient shooting night, going
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr crashed out of the AFC Champions League after a thrilling tie against Al Ain ended 4-4 on aggregate before the Emirati side triumphed on penalties. Monday’s end-to-end game could have gone either way, though Ronaldo will likely regret his staggering miss in the second half which
Continue Reading By Don Riddell and Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — You can’t have your cake and eat it, the proverb says. Scottie Scheffler is living proof that you very much can. The American returns to TPC Sawgrass on Thursday bidding to become the first player ever to retain golf’s unofficial “fifth major” – The Players Championship.
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year when the NFL’s biggest and best free agents test the market to see just how much their talent is really worth. This year’s free agency period officially opens at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13, although teams can negotiate with
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic was stunned by world No. 123 Luca Nardi in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Monday as the Italian secured a remarkable 6-4 3-6 6-3 win. Nardi was only playing after been awarded a ‘lucky loser’ spot having already lost in
Continue Reading By Caolán Magee, for CNN (CNN) — “Ireland, we are at war,” UFC star Conor McGregor declared to his millions of social media followers on November 22, 2023. It’s not clear precisely what McGregor was referring to, but this post, was viewed more than 19 million times on X, formerly known as Twitter. It was later
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Down goes Djokovic! Down goes Djokovic!Lucky loser, 20-year-old Luca Nardi takes down the great Novak Djokovic in the 3rd round. Wow! An absolute stunner inside Stadium 1 at Indian Wells! The 5-time tournament champion and 24-time grand slam winner is OUT at the @BNPPARIBASOPEN @KESQ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 12, 2024 World No. 1 Novak
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to contracts with defensive lineman Leonard Williams and tight end Noah Fant, three people with knowledge of the deals. They spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the team had not announced either signing. Williams agreed to
Continue Reading By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets rallied from down 21 in the third quater to beat the depleted Toronto Raptors 125-119 .Murray added 12 assists to go along with Nikola Jokic’s 21st triple-double of the season. Jokic
Continue Reading By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga scored 21 points, Klay Thompson added 20 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a sluggish start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-102 on Monday night. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence
Continue Reading By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Ducas set the tone with 18 of his 21 points in the first half, and No. 21 Saint Mary’s went on to beat Santa Clara 79-65 on Monday night to make the West Coast Conference Tournament championship game. The Gaels (25-7) will play No.
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Three people familiar with the deals say the Carolina Panthers have agreed to contracts with guards Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the players can’t sign the contracts until the new league year begins Wednesday.
Continue Reading By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad and Erik Gustafsson scored in the second period as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1. Vincent Trocheck also scored and Jonathan Quick made 20 saves as the first-place Rangers won their second straight after losing three of four. New York
Continue Reading By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Georgetown forward Graceann Bennett took the microphone Monday night after the Big East championship game and broke the news that Darnell Haney would soon have the interim removed from his title as the Hoyas head coach.Haney took over Georgetown in October, following the death of
Continue Reading By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Devin Booker had 27 in his return from a right ankle sprain, rallying the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 victory over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Durant also had eight rebounds and six assists for the Suns, who are
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Two people familiar with the contracts tell The Associated Press the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed on two-year deals with running back Zack Moss and safety Geno Stone. The team also is releasing Joe Mixon, according to another person with knowledge of the team’s plans. The three people spoke
Continue Reading WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Washington Capitals 3-0. Hellebuyck improved to 30-14-3, becoming the fourth goalie this season to reach the 30-win mark. He accomplished the feat for the fifth time in his career. It was Hellebuyck’s 36th
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Coco Gauff gave herself an early birthday present by beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 7-6 (5) on Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Gauff, who turns 20 on Wednesday, struggled early but found a way to hold her serve by saving 10 of 11 break points. She
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