Cressy snaps 7-match losing streak to beat Evans at BMW Open
MUNICH (AP) — American Maxime Cressy ended a seven-match losing streak at tour-level by beating sixth-seeded Daniel Evans of Britain 6-4, 6-4 in…
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Judge throws out sex abuse suit vs. ex-hockey coach Adrahtas
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in Minnesota has thrown out a lawsuit by eight former hockey players alleging…
Continue ReadingSounders chase history in Champions League final
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — It was probably not the intent of Seattle Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer to create an…
Continue ReadingSeveral players to watch in the Southeastern Conference
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama returns likely the biggest stars in college football next season, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce…
Continue ReadingBills pick up defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s 5th-year option
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have picked up the fifth-year option of Ed Oliver’s rookie contract in a decision which locks up the…
Continue ReadingSuns coach Monty Williams fined $15K for criticizing refs
NEW YORK (AP) — Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has been fined $15,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Game 4 of the first-round…
Continue ReadingSEC proving to be a preferred destination for transfers
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Quarterback Jaxson Dart didn’t know exactly where he wanted to go upon deciding to leave USC, just that the…
Continue ReadingMultiple Pac-12 schools facing quarterback competitions
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer Arizona has two quarterbacks who split time last year, added a transfer from another Pac-12 school and has a…
Continue Reading1st NIL draft class could have long-lasting impact on NFL
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The ability of college players to earn celebrity endorsement money is expected to impact the…
Continue Reading31 NFL teams looking at Vrabel. No, not the Titans coach
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — One player has been off-limits for Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel when preparing for…
Continue ReadingBrowns team with gaming giant Bally’s as betting partner
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are going all in on sports betting. The team announced a long-term…
Continue ReadingPutin backs Russian skater Valieva as she faces doping case
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva. He says she did not compete “dishonestly” after her…
Continue ReadingSome NFL prospects made most of extra college season
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer A number of NFL draft prospects made the most of an extra season in college. Players such as Alabama tailback Brian…
Continue ReadingRecord crowd of nearly 300K expected for Open at St. Andrews
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The British Open had a modest return of fans last year because of the pandemic. Now it’s full capacity and the…
Continue ReadingCoach retirements, NIL create new college basketball world
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer There is dramatic change going on in men’s college basketball. Villanova’s Jay Wright has joined…
Continue ReadingOvechkin injury clouds Capitals’ outlook week from playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals are listing Alex Ovechkin as day to day with an upper-body injury. But…
Continue ReadingNadal to play in Madrid after recovering from rib injury
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says he will play the Madrid Open after recovering from a rib injury that sidelined him for a month. Nadal had been…
Continue ReadingYankees’ Hicks goes on paternity list, Andújar recalled
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have placed center fielder Aaron Hicks on the paternity list and recalled infielder/outfielder Miguel Andújar…
Continue ReadingAP source: Penn State finalizing deal to make BC’s Kraft AD
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Penn State is working to finalize a deal with Boston College athletic director Patrick Kraft to replace…
Continue ReadingFrench runner doping suspension extended to 4 years
PARIS (AP) — The doping suspension of French middle-distance runner Ophélie Claude-Boxberger has been extended to four years by France’s highest…
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