Packers’ Douglas eager to build on his breakthrough season
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas is approaching the offseason with the same…
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Big 12 record $426M revenue, new commish expected mid-July
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference is distributing a record $426 million of revenue to its 10 schools…
Continue ReadingNadal to French Open final after Zverev injury; Ruud next
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal has advanced to the French Open final after Alexander Zverev fell during a point,…
Continue ReadingLawrence takes aim at young Parsons in Cowboys’ sacks race
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is looking to boost his sacks total…
Continue Reading7-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack retires after 13 years in NFL
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving…
Continue ReadingWomen’s golf youth movement includes rising stars Ko, Korda
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — With an abundance of rising young stars gaining notoriety, women’s golf is drawing…
Continue ReadingKepler, Pagán among 4 unvaccinated Twins to miss Jays series
TORONTO (AP) — The struggling Minnesota Twins have arrived in Toronto without regular right fielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagán,…
Continue ReadingHertha coach Schwarz arrives with ‘turmoil’ over Moscow job
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin’s new coach Sandro Schwarz says he has struggled daily with the decision to stay…
Continue ReadingWhat is it about French Open clay that makes for surprises?
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Why is the French Open more likely to produce first-time and one-time Grand Slam champions than…
Continue ReadingPhillies fire Girardi in wake of another lackluster season
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Girardi has been fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after his team’s terrible start.…
Continue ReadingWill Wilson to quit as US Soccer CEO after 2 1/2 years
CHICAGO (AP) — Will Wilson is quitting as CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the World Cup, making the surprising decision to leave the job…
Continue ReadingFitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has confirmed to The Associated Press that he plans to retire.…
Continue ReadingFormer Giro champion Dumoulin to retire at end of season
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Giro d’Italia champion Tom Dumoulin has announced that he will retire at the end of…
Continue ReadingLouisville promotes Heird to full-time athletic director
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s athletic board has promoted Josh Heird to permanent athletic director…
Continue ReadingMitchell and Blundell put New Zealand in charge at Lord’s
LONDON (AP) — An unbeaten stand of 180 between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell has put New Zealand in control against England after two days of the…
Continue ReadingField hockey pushes 5-a-side format toward Olympic goal
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Olympic sports are targeting new and more dynamic youth-focused formats. Now field hockey is making its move toward…
Continue ReadingBillie Jean King receives France’s Legion of Honor award
PARIS (AP) — Tennis legend and LGBTQ rights activist Billie Jean King received France’s highest civilian honor, the Legion of Honor, on Friday.…
Continue ReadingMadrid wants answers after Champions League final disorder
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid wants an explanation for the causes of the disorder that left its fans “abandoned and…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Angels star Trout set to draw a crowd in Philly
By The Associated Press A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ TROUT’S TOWN Angels star Mike Trout is likely to have a…
Continue ReadingGonsolin sharp again, Dodgers blank Mets 2-0 in NL showdown
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched two-hit ball over six sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated…
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