Swanson homers twice, Braves hold on to beat Giants 7-6
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves built a big lead early before holding off…
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Hugh McElhenny, Hall of Fame halfback with 49ers, dies at 93
The Associated Press Hugh McElhenny, the elusive Hall of Fame halfback who starred in the San Francisco 49ers’ “Million Dollar Backfield” in…
Continue ReadingRangers swap outfielders, Calhoun to Giants for Duggar
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Willie Calhoun from the Texas…
Continue ReadingAndreescu beats Kasatkina for 1st semifinal on grass
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Bianca Andreescu has reached her first semifinal in over a year with a 6-4, 6-1 win over top-seeded Daria Kasatkina at…
Continue ReadingSalt Lake City Winter Olympics bid more likely for 2034
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Recent meetings with the IOC have led U.S. officials to believe all signs point…
Continue ReadingAmerican swimmers claim redemption at worlds: 3 more golds
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lilly King, Ryan Murphy and the men’s 4×200 freestyle team have claimed three…
Continue ReadingLakers get in draft, acquire 35th pick in trade with Orlando
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will get to participate in the NBA draft after acquiring the 35th…
Continue ReadingLi shoots 10-under to lead BMW International Open
MUNICH (AP) — Li Haotong has taken the lead with a 10-under 62 on the first day of the BMW International Open as the European tour continued to…
Continue ReadingCavaliers add second-round pick, acquire No. 49 from Kings
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers made their first move before the NBA draft tipped off. Cleveland acquired the No. 49…
Continue ReadingMedvedev loses to Bautista Agut in Mallorca quarterfinals
PALMA, Spain (AP) — Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev will remain without a title on grass this season after losing to Roberto Bautista Agut in the…
Continue ReadingRory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Rory McIlroy fought off a sinus bug to shoot an 8-under 62 on Thursday for a share of the…
Continue Reading2 Sheffield Utd players charged with assault after fan chaos
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Two players from second-tier English team Sheffield United have been charged with assault following a police…
Continue ReadingChairman says former TN governor perfect steward for Preds
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Herb Fritch wanted to start a transition away from his role as chairman of the…
Continue ReadingHaddad Maia into Eastbourne semis, eyeing 3rd title in a row
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Beatriz Haddad Maia was given a helping hand in her bid for a third straight grass-court title ahead of Wimbledon. The…
Continue ReadingQ&A: Billie Jean King on Title IX’s 50th anniversary
By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Tennis great and champion for equality Billie Jean…
Continue ReadingSprinter Richardson’s speed, swagger returns for nationals
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson appears to have both her speed and swagger back for the U.S. track and field…
Continue ReadingFIFA allows bigger 26-man squads for pandemic-era World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has approved 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar. The decision extends soccer’s…
Continue ReadingTitle IX: NCAA report shows stark gap in funding for women
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The number of women competing at the highest level of college athletics continues to rise along with an increasing…
Continue ReadingMaurice took an unusual path to becoming Florida’s coach
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Paul Maurice’s journey toward becoming the new coach of the Florida Panthers included a…
Continue ReadingLGBTQ students would get new protections under Biden plan
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer The rights of LGBTQ students would become enshrined in federal law and victims of campus sexual assault would…
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