USC’s Williams wins Heisman after leading Trojan turnaround

The last time USC had a Heisman winner was 2005, when running back Reggie Bush was the second of consecutive Trojans players to win the award. NEW YORK STATE, USA — Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, the catalyst for the Trojans’ turnaround season, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night to make USC the first … Read more

Two Minnesotans win gold at international figure skating competition

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — A pair of Minnesotans turned an international competition into a golden opportunity. Anastasiia Smirnova and Danil Siianytsia, of Shakopee, captured the gold medal Saturday at the Golden Spin of Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia. According to U.S. Figure Skating, it’s the first senior international win for the pair, who were two of 14 … Read more

Spurs top Heat ,115-111, on Popovich’s coaching anniversary

San Antonio nabbed its second straight win after losing 11 in a row. MIAMI — Gregg Popovich got the perfect anniversary gift from his San Antonio Spurs. Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Romeo Langford added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated the 26th anniversary of Popovich’s first game as coach by beating the Miami … Read more

On Popovich’s coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111

San Antonio nabbed its second straight win after losing 11 in a row. MIAMI — Gregg Popovich got the perfect anniversary gift from his San Antonio Spurs. Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Romeo Langford added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated the 26th anniversary of Popovich’s first game as coach by beating the Miami … Read more

France advances to semifinals at World Cup, tops England 2-1

France will next face Morocco in the semifinals on Wednesday. DOHA, Qatar — Kylian Mbappe and France made it back to the semifinals of the World Cup on Saturday by beating England 2-1. Olivier Giroud scored in the 78th minute at Al Bayt Stadium to keep France on course to become the first team since Brazil … Read more

Stars win in OT again, 3-2 over Detroit on Lundkvist winner

The Stars won late in overtime for the second time in less than 48 hours. DALLAS — (AP) — Nils Lundkvist scored with 31 seconds left in overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Saturday. David Perron scored a goal for Detroit in his 1,000th career NHL game. The Stars … Read more