Shanahan, Holmgren, Kraft among Hall of Fame finalists
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Super Bowl-winning coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren are among 24 seniors, coaches and contributors selected as finalists…
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Jets switch Mekhi Becton to right tackle from left side
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mekhi Becton and his pancake blocks are being flipped to the right side of…
Continue ReadingDominic Thiem advances to quarterfinals at Generali Open
KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — Dominic Thiem outlasted qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Generali Open.…
Continue ReadingFalcons open camp with low expectations, open positions
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Coach Arthur Smith wants to see improvement from last year’s 7-10 record even though…
Continue ReadingIn rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
By MATTHEW LEE and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA…
Continue ReadingMLB average salary up $1K after arbitration decisions, deals
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s average salary as of opening day is up 6% from the start of the 2021…
Continue ReadingDefense matters for Stroman, MLB’s top fielding pitchers
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to defense, Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman says he is “going all out always…
Continue ReadingNC State’s Leary, Clemson leads all-ACC football picks
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary is the preseason pick to finish as Atlantic Coast Conference player of the…
Continue ReadingSwiatek wins opener in Poland, stays undefeated on clay
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek eased past Magdalena Frech 6-1, 6-2 at the Poland Open in her first tournament since her third-round…
Continue ReadingMets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab start
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom pitched four innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, finishing strong…
Continue ReadingJulio Jones excited to join Buccaneers, Brady on 1-year deal
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Julio Jones is the latest high-profile veteran to join forces with Tom Brady in pursuit of a…
Continue ReadingBurrow to miss part of Bengals’ camp after appendectomy
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor says quarterback Joe Burrow has had a successful appendectomy but there is no timetable for…
Continue ReadingLittle on-field drama at start of Washington Commanders camp
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — There’s not a lot of on-field drama surrounding the Washington Commanders at the start…
Continue ReadingWaiting game: Watson, Browns open camp as NFL ruling looms
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson is practicing and waiting. He’s had plenty of work at that. Cleveland’s…
Continue ReadingSaudi-funded LIV Golf announces 14-event schedule for 2023
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series has announced a 14-tournament schedule for next year. That will feature 12 established…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Barnes emerges as favorite in Wisconsin Senate race
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has emerged as the clear favorite in what had been a crowded…
Continue ReadingSafe-standing areas to be allowed in some European games
GENEVA (AP) — UEFA says safe-standing areas will be allowed on a trial basis at European club games involving teams from England, Germany and…
Continue ReadingWimbledon quarterfinalist Bouzkova advances at Prague Open
PRAGUE (AP) — Eighth-seeded Marie Bouzkova advanced to the quarterfinals of the Prague Open by beating Czech teenager Dominika Salkova 6-1, 6-2.…
Continue ReadingHow England’s national team became a power in women’s soccer
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The England women’s soccer team is the talk of the nation and capturing hearts and minds because of its run to…
Continue ReadingNeymar to stand trial in Spain for Barcelona transfer
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar will stand trial in Spain a month before the World Cup for alleged irregularities involving his…
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