Scott 4 for 4 as Texas tops UCLA 7-2 in softball WS opener
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas freshman Mia Scott went 4 for 4 and helped the unseeded Longhorns defeat No. 5 seed UCLA…
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Drafting Walker at No. 1 ‘lit a fire under’ Jags’ Chaisson
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — K’Lavon Chaisson has two sacks in two seasons while playing in two schemes for two…
Continue ReadingLagergren, Li share lead after first round of European Open
WINSEN, Germany (AP) — Li Haotong and Joakim Lagergren both shot a 5-under 67 to share the lead after the first round of the European Open. Li of…
Continue ReadingOlympian, Nassar victim Schwikert Moser on USA Gym board
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Former Olympic gymnast Tasha Schwikert Moser is taking her advocacy for victims of sexual abuse within the sport to…
Continue ReadingJets to induct Revis, Mangold, Ferguson into Ring of Honor
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets will induct former cornerback Darrelle Revis, center Nick Mangold and…
Continue ReadingWR Batson signs with Falcons for reunion with Smith, Mariota
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur…
Continue ReadingYoung back with Commanders; no timeline for on-field return
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Chase Young returned to the Washington Commanders practice facility this week to continue his rehab from a torn ACL…
Continue ReadingKuemper out for Game 2 vs Edmonton due to upper-body injury
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper for Game 2 of the Western Conference final due to an…
Continue ReadingLeverkusen signs Czech striker Hlozek from Sparta Prague
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has signed promising Czech striker Adam Hlozek from Sparta Prague to form a potentially exciting…
Continue ReadingAP source: Louisville to promote Josh Heird to permanent AD
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Louisville will promote Josh Heird to…
Continue ReadingNeymar scores 2 as Brazil routs South Korea 5-1
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A pair of Neymar penalties helped Brazil start its World Cup preparations with a comprehensive 5-1 win over South Korea…
Continue ReadingHendrick to run 3 Xfinity races with Larson, Bowman, Byron
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports will return to the Xfinity Series for the first time in more than a…
Continue ReadingRossi confirms 2023 move from Andretti to Arrow McLaren SP
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Alexander Rossi has at last confirmed he’s signed a multiyear deal to drive for Arrow McLaren SP beginning…
Continue ReadingUkraine soccer team fulfilling its duty in World Cup mission
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The World Cup mission of Ukraine’s national soccer team is clear and profound. They…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner can’t play with her WNBA colleagues. She can’t call them, either. But she can write. In one…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff, 18, to face No. 1 Swiatek in French Open final
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — American teenager Coco Gauff has reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Martina Trevisan of…
Continue ReadingRussians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Barring a sudden, unexpected end to the war in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from next…
Continue ReadingMadrid boosts defense by signing Rüdiger from Chelsea
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has signed Antonio Rüdiger from Chelsea on a free transfer. It’s a four-year contract. The Spanish and European…
Continue ReadingDoctor in tow, Rafael Nadal heads to French Open semifinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal showed up at Roland Garros with his personal doctor along for the trip. He has been…
Continue ReadingFIBA warns of possible disciplinary action against Nigeria
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Basketball’s world governing body has confirmed that Nigeria has withdrawn its…
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