Former coach criminally charged in naked ‘fat test’ case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island high school basketball coach has been criminally charged by authorities who say he asked male…
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Keuchel DFA’d by Diamondbacks after 4 ineffective outings
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks after four ineffective…
Continue ReadingSpeedy delivery: Medals at worlds given out almost instantly
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — It takes speed to win some of these medals at world championships. Speed to hand all of them…
Continue ReadingHarsin emboldened by players’ support, says Auburn has unity
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Auburn coach Bryan Harsin says his program has renewed unity following an offseason inquiry that…
Continue ReadingPakistan: Nepalese sets record, twice scales 14 top peaks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Nepalese climber has set a new mountaineering record, after having scaled twice each of the 14 of the world’s highest…
Continue ReadingPenguins re-sign forward Kasperi Kapanen to 2-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have avoided arbitration with forward Kasperi Kapanen, re-signing him to a two-year deal with an average…
Continue ReadingKorda has wet ride on way to opening 64 at Evian Champs
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Nelly Korda is just trying to enjoy herself at the Evian Championship after a four-month injury layoff that has…
Continue ReadingMystics hand Liberty 5th straight loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Ariel Atkins added 16 points and the Washington Mystics beat New York 78-69 to extend the…
Continue ReadingQB Petty, who led Holtz’s Gamecocks to 2 bowl wins, has died
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina quarterback Phil Petty, who led Lou Holtz’s teams to consecutive Outback Bowl wins, has died. He was…
Continue ReadingMurray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 season
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep the quarterback with the…
Continue ReadingBreeders’ Cup returns to Santa Anita for record 11th time
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The Breeders’ Cup will return to Santa Anita for a record 11th time in 2023. The world championships will mark their 40th…
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s Smart gets 10-year extension, raise to $10.25M
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season worth more than $110 million that…
Continue ReadingUnited F1 drivers determined to help kick out abusive fans
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer PARIS (AP) — United Formula One drivers are determined to help stamp out abusive behavior from some fans…
Continue ReadingPreds sign Nino Niederreiter to 2-year, $8 million deal
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators offered forward Nino Niederreiter the perfect combination of a…
Continue ReadingWest Germany soccer great Uwe Seeler dies at 85
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — German soccer great Uwe Seeler has died. He was 85. Seeler led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup…
Continue ReadingAP source: Browns to sign Rosen as team awaits Watson ruling
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells the AP that the Cleveland Browns have reached an agreement…
Continue ReadingBritain to host figure skating Grand Prix event for 1st time
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Britain will host a figure skating Grand Prix event for the first time after the International Skating Union awarded…
Continue ReadingHartung, Whitworth, Talib join ‘Thursday Night Football’
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer With less than two months before its first regular season game, Prime Video’s crew for “Thursday Night Football”…
Continue ReadingJonas Vingegaard drops Pogacar in final Tour mountain test
HAUTACAM, France (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard responded to a series of attacks from defending champion Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de France and…
Continue ReadingATP men’s tennis tour cancels 4 China tournaments in 2022
LONDON (AP) — The ATP men’s tennis tour is canceling all four of its tournaments held in China this year, citing COVID-19 restrictions. The Rolex…
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