Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleads not guilty to 9 gun charges
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleaded not guilty to nine counts of weapons violations in connection…
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Paris Olympics could join a longer list of Games marred by scandal
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The news that French law enforcement officials are looking into possible corruption in awarding contracts for the…
Continue ReadingMarks to enter first Xfinity Series race since 2018 when he drives for Kaulig at Chicago
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks will drive for Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series…
Continue ReadingJoe Gibbs Racing sells minority stake in NASCAR team to new Commanders owner
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joe Gibbs has sold a minority stake in his eponymous NASCAR team to prominent members…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz finds some late inspiration to win 1st match at Queen’s Club as Murray exits
LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has come from a set down to beat lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech in the top-seeded player’s first match at the…
Continue ReadingJazz unveil over-the-air, streaming options to watch games starting next season
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Utah Jazz are making their game broadcasts available over-the-air starting this coming season, becoming the…
Continue ReadingAustralia wins Ashes classic as Cummins finishes off 2-wicket win over England in 1st test
By BRIAN CHURCH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Australia has won a thrilling Ashes opener by two wickets late on Day 5 at Edgbaston.…
Continue ReadingMLB to stage Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field next June honoring Willie Mays
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will stage a Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, in June 2024 between the…
Continue ReadingFIFPRO releases report on disparities in Women’s World Cup qualifying
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The path to the Women’s World Cup has been vastly uneven for the teams headed to Australia and New Zealand…
Continue ReadingNets hire Kevin Ollie among assistant coaches for Jacque Vaughn’s staff
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Ollie, who guided UConn to a national championship, was among five assistants hired by the Brooklyn Nets for Jacque…
Continue ReadingJurgen Klinsmann is still looking for his 1st win as coach of South Korea’s national team
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Jurgen Klinsmann is still looking for his first win as coach of South Korea’s national soccer team after a late goal…
Continue ReadingPGA Tour goes from major to $20M event, LPGA goes to major
By The Associated Press The PGA Tour goes from one $20 million purse to another, with one big exception. Last week was the U.S. Open. This week is…
Continue ReadingFrench policeman left in a coma by German hooligans at 1998 World Cup to attend Germany vs. France
BERLIN (AP) — The French policeman who was left in a coma following a brutal beating from German soccer hooligans during the 1998 World Cup is to…
Continue ReadingSoccer faces wave of racial and offensive abuse incidents amid FIFA pledge to stop games
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A leading anti-discrimination group in soccer says there is an “urgent crisis” in the game…
Continue ReadingFormer 2nd-ranked tennis player Anett Kontaveit retiring because of a back injury
LONDON (AP) — Former second-ranked tennis player Anett Kontaveit will retire after Wimbledon because of a back injury. The 27-year-old Estonian has…
Continue ReadingStewart-Haas Racing shuffles NASCAR team crew chief lineup
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Stewart-Haas Racing made a flurry of organizational changes to its crew chief lineup…
Continue ReadingA look at the 9 cities hosting games for the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
By The Associated Press A look at the 10 venues and nine cities hosting games at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament…
Continue ReadingWomen’s World Cup Capsules Group A-D
By The Associated Press Women’s World Cup capsules for Group…
Continue ReadingBillie Jean King recalls the meeting that launched the WTA women’s tennis tour 50 years ago
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer A half-century later, Billie Jean King thinks back on the landmark gathering of female tennis players at a London…
Continue ReadingChelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea has signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on six-year contract.…
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