Irina-Camelia Begu back in Palermo semifinals a decade later
PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Irina-Camelia Begu is back in the semifinals of the Palermo Ladies Open after a decade. The sixth-seeded Begu ended the run…
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Hy-Vee pumps millions into Iowa for IndyCar extravaganza
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — The longtime premise in Iowa of “If you build it, he will come” originates with the…
Continue ReadingChiefs hit camp with Pro Bowl LT Brown’s future uncertain
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid isn’t sure when Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will report to…
Continue ReadingDarren Clarke has two-shot lead at Senior British Open
GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Darren Clarke has a two-shot lead heading into the weekend at the Senior British Open. Clarke is chasing a maiden…
Continue ReadingGiants sign DB Heslop, terminate contract of OT Cunningham
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have signed defensive back Gavin Heslop and terminated the contract of offensive tackle Korey…
Continue ReadingBlue Jackets re-sign Laine, trade Bjorkstrand to Kraken
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Patrik Laine signed a long-term deal to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets, completing the final major item on…
Continue ReadingWaring retains 2-shot lead at Cazoo Classic on European tour
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Paul Waring retained his two-shot lead at the Cazoo Classic on the European tour by shooting 2-under 70 in the second…
Continue ReadingNCAA charges Tennessee with 18 major violations under Pruitt
TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer The NCAA has charged Tennessee with 18 recruiting violations involving allegations of impermissible cash, gifts and…
Continue ReadingZinchenko leaves Man City to join Arsenal for $36M
LONDON (AP) — Oleksandr Zinchenko has become the second player to leave Manchester City to join Arsenal in this offseason after signing for a…
Continue ReadingACC, SEC reap benefits from transfers moving between leagues
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast and Southeastern Conferences are welcoming plenty of transfers bouncing…
Continue ReadingQB Deshaun Watson reports to Browns camp not knowing future
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson reported to his first training camp with the Cleveland Browns not knowing how long…
Continue ReadingIowa, facing race litigation, hires 2 new diversity staffers
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa hired Lorenda Holston as assistant athletic director for diversity, equity and inclusion and Anthony Embry for the…
Continue ReadingHurdler Camacho-Quinn cherishes Olympic gold for Puerto Rico
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — This was what winning an Olympic gold medal for Puerto Rico looked like for hurdler Jasmine…
Continue ReadingDolphins’ Jones on PUP, Campbell on non-football injury list
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will be without cornerback Byron Jones and defensive back Elijah Campbell when training camp opens…
Continue ReadingWasserman buys Jet Sports in baseball agent consolidation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wasserman Media Group, whose baseball division is headed by Joel Wolfe, has acquired Jet Sports, the agency headed by B.B.…
Continue ReadingMedia predict Alabama will beat Georgia in SEC championship
ATLANTA (AP) — Two-time defending conference champion Alabama was predicted to win a third consecutive Southeastern Conference title in voting at…
Continue ReadingRed Bull boss Horner calls for “zero tolerance” on fan abuse
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer PARIS (AP) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner thinks fans should be free to express themselves at…
Continue ReadingWorld champs Kneirim and Frazier to compete at Skate America
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — World pairs champions Alex Knierim and Brandon Frazier will begin their figure skating season at Skate America in…
Continue ReadingExpectations high for Marsch, new Americans at Leeds
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer Leeds manager Jesse Marsch acknowledges last season’s relegation battle was “intensely stressful.” A preseason…
Continue ReadingK-State women’s hoops coach Mittie agrees to extension
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie agreed to a two-year extension Friday that will pay him $2,745,000…
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