PGA Tour in ‘arms race’ of dollars and leaning on loyalty
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour is in an arms race it can’t win with LIV…
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DeBoer jumps back in as Stars coach, looks to spark offense
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Pete DeBoer is jumping right back into coaching with the Dallas Stars about a month after he was…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter…
Continue ReadingPadres manager Bob Melvin cleared from COVID protocols
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin returned to the dugout after being sidelined by COVID protocols for 11 games. Melvin says…
Continue ReadingWilliams looks sharper in winning 2nd match at Eastbourne
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Serena Williams might yet win a title in her first comeback event. The American star moved into the semifinals of the…
Continue ReadingKerber, Halep move into quarterfinals at Bad Homburg
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep have booked their places in the quarterfinals of the Bad Homburg Open while Sabine…
Continue ReadingHockey Canada’s funding frozen for handling of assault claim
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Hockey Canada’s federal funding is being frozen in the wake of the national organization’s handling of an alleged sexual…
Continue ReadingOhio State gets approval to trademark ‘The’ for merchandise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the…
Continue ReadingHornets entering NBA draft with 2 1st round picks, no coach
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the first round of Thursday night’s NBA draft —…
Continue ReadingAstros’ Siri posts, deletes profane tweet after admiring HR
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — A day after Houston outfielder José Siri called his bat-flip home run celebration against the…
Continue ReadingGold for teenage stars McIntosh, Popovici at swimming worlds
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh has won the women’s 200-meter butterfly for her…
Continue ReadingChildren’s hospital patients to pick ‘Hawkeye Wave’ songs
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A heartwarming tradition launched at Iowa home football games five years ago is getting another feel-good layer. The…
Continue ReadingNFL seeks arbitration for Flores’ racial discrimination suit
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and six of its teams have filed for arbitration in the lawsuit that alleges they…
Continue ReadingFanatics founder Michael Rubin selling stake in 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fanatics founder Michael Rubin is selling his stake in the company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.…
Continue ReadingJim Furyk completing daunting double at US Senior Open
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Jim Furyk is set to complete the second leg of a daunting USGA double. Following an appearance at last week’s U.S.…
Continue ReadingNCAA chooses new Board of Governors members
The Associated Press The NCAA has chosen the members of its new Board of Governors, including nine voting members and seven non-voting members who…
Continue ReadingPaul Maurice hired as new coach of the Florida Panthers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Paul Maurice is the new coach of the Florida Panthers. He agreed on a deal Wednesday to take…
Continue ReadingMedvedev, Tsitsipas advance in Mallorca, Kyrgios withdraws
PALMA, Spain (AP) — Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mallorca Championships but Nick Kyrgios has…
Continue ReadingCongress alleges ‘shadow’ probe by Commanders owner Snyder
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former…
Continue ReadingVancouver, Berlin scheduled to host upcoming Laver Cups
LONDON (AP) — Vancouver and Berlin will be upcoming hosts for the Laver Cup men’s tennis team event. The competition is played in a Europe vs.…
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