Falcons plan expansion, renovation of training center
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — After scoring poorly on a players’ union survey, the Atlanta Falcons have announced a major renovation of their…
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TCU turnaround: Horned Frogs in 6th CWS after winning 11 in row, 19 of 21
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU has gone from losing seven of eight games to finish April to getting ready for its…
Continue ReadingClint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coach
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Clint Dempsey thinks the U.S. Soccer Federation hurt the men’s national team by delaying its…
Continue ReadingDiggs returns to practice with Bills coach McDermott saying receiver’s concerns are resolved
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Stefon Diggs was back on the field practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott said…
Continue ReadingHawks’ Snyder finalizes coaching staff for 2023-24 season, includes Kokoskov, Brey
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder has announced his staff for next season. It includes former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as…
Continue ReadingJewell Loyd steps into more prominent role with rebuilding Seattle Storm
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Amid her lengthy jersey retirement speech last weekend, Sue Bird took a moment to talk about the…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Giants recall outfield prospect Matos from Triple-A
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have recalled outfielder Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento. He will bat…
Continue ReadingFlorida heads to College World Series with deepest pitching staff since lone national title
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Second-seeded Florida has its most talented pitching staff since winning the program’s…
Continue ReadingPenguins name 2-time All-Star Jason Spezza as assistant general manager
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired two-time NHL All-Star Jason Spezza as assistant general manager. Spezza comes to Pittsburgh…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina governor signs sports, horse racing betting law; wagering could begin in early 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Regulated betting on sports and horse racing is expected to begin across North Carolina in the first half of next year. Gov.…
Continue ReadingNFL VP Troy Vincent helps launch domestic abuse study at Niagara University
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer NFL Vice President Troy Vincent and his wife Tommi are helping launch a domestic abuse study at Niagara University…
Continue ReadingFIFA official Fatma Samoura leaving after 7 years as pioneering woman in soccer
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura is leaving after seven years as the highest profile woman…
Continue ReadingAmid own uncertain future, Mbappé hits out at treatment of Messi in France
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer Kylian Mbappé’s has hit out at the treatment of Lionel Messi during his time at Paris Saint-Germain…
Continue ReadingPanthers’ injury issues from Stanley Cup Final will carry into next season
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Reminders of this run to the Stanley Cup Final will be everywhere when next season starts for…
Continue ReadingBrewers sign former Red Sox outfielder Raimel Tapia
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Outfielder Raimel Tapia has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers just a few days after the Boston Red Sox released him. Tapia was…
Continue ReadingReds prospect Elly De La Cruz still soaring after incredible big league debut
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elly De La Cruz turned some heads when he not only homered in his first big league series…
Continue ReadingJames Milner joining Brighton after departure from Liverpool
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Milner is joining Brighton on a free transfer after his departure from Liverpool. The versatile 37-year-old…
Continue ReadingLSU’s Skenes closing in on strikeout record as Tigers head to College World Series
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU’s first trip to the College World Series since 2017 means right-hander Paul…
Continue ReadingJohn Hollins, former Chelsea player and manager, dies at 76
LONDON (AP) — Former Chelsea player and manager John Hollins has died. He was 76. Chelsea announced the death of the former midfielder and…
Continue ReadingKylian Mbappe, Harry Kane could be soccer’s biggest transfer stories this summer
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kylian Mbappe’s decision not to take up the option of a 12-month extension on his…
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