Associated Press, Author at KSL Sports

Dissed: Olympic Snowboarders Still Irked By Secondary Status

More than 20 years after their sport was brought into the Olympics to give the Games a more vibrant feel, snowboarders still feel like second-class citizens.

5 years ago

Robinson Goal Lifts US Over El Salvador 1-0 In Cup Qualifier

The USMNT survived El Salvador as the quest for World Cup Qualification moves forward.

5 years ago

James, 1st-Timers Morant, Wiggins Named All-Star Starters

LeBron James will return to Cleveland as an All-Star Game captain, and Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins are headed there as first-time selections.

5 years ago

AP Source: Bears Hire Colts DC Matt Eberflus As Head Coach

A person with direct knowledge of the situation says former Colts DC Matt Eberflus is the new head coach of the Chicago Bears.

5 years ago

MLB Not Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines For Minor Leaguers

Major League Baseball will not require players with minor league contracts to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this season but is mandating that most staff receive the shots.

5 years ago

Chiefs’ Mahomes Exudes Calm During Most Stressful Moments

There was never a sense of panic for Patrick Mahomes as he stood on the sideline Sunday night, watching the Bills score yet another late touchdown to regain the lead with 13 seconds left in their divisional-round game against the Chiefs.

5 years ago

Entering Beijing’s Olympics Bubble Is A Surreal Experience

For the thousands of athletes, journalists and others descending on Beijing for the Winter Olympics, China’s strict pandemic measures are creating a surreal and at times anxious experience.

5 years ago

Rare Tom Brady Card From 1st Super Bowl Year To Be Auctioned

One of just 20 special football cards from the year Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl is up for auction.

5 years ago

Rams’ Stafford Fired Up To Realize His Super Bowl Dreams

Matthew Stafford usually mutes his emotions in public, whether he’s under center or behind a bank of microphones.

5 years ago

Olympic Champion Lundby Laments Ski Jumping’s Weight Issues

Maren Lundby was the world’s best female ski jumper for three years, starting in 2018 when she won Olympic gold.

5 years ago

AP Source: Broncos Finalizing Deal With Packers OC Hackett

The Denver Broncos are finalizing a deal to hire Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.

5 years ago

Russian Hockey Player Anisimov Out Of Isolation For Olympics

Russian forward Artem Anisimov is out of isolation after testing negative for the coronavirus and has rejoined the team ahead of the Beijing Olympics.

5 years ago

Roethlisberger Retires At 39: Time To ‘Hang Up My Cleats’

Ben Roethlisberger’s NFL career is over. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has announced his retirement.

5 years ago

Norwegian Skiers, Other Olympic Hopefuls Positive For Virus

Two members of Norway's women's cross-country team and a U.S. bobsledder have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of next month's Beijing Olympics.

5 years ago

Tough Trip To China Ahead, Anderson Sees Gift Of World Stage

There is part of Jamie Anderson that wishes these upcoming Olympics weren’t in China.

5 years ago

Triple The Misery: MLB’s Labor Woes Threaten Third Spring

Major League Baseball's spring training games don't count in the official standings.

5 years ago

Raiders’ Nate Hobbs Guilty Of Vegas Traffic Charge, Not DUI

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs has pleaded guilty to a reduced traffic charge stemming from his arrest early this month on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

5 years ago

Big Papi Elected To HOF; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling Left Out

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration

5 years ago

Germany’s Strasser Wins Last Slalom Before Bejing Olympics

Six World Cup races. Six different winners. It's anyone's guess who will win the men's slalom at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

5 years ago

Staal, Power And Levi Headline Canada’s Olympic Roster

Longtime NHL forward Eric Staal, 2021 top draft pick Owen Power and Northeastern goaltender Devon Levi are among the players named to Canada's roster for the Beijing Olympics.