Tennessee back in women’s Sweet 16 after 6-year absence
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Lady Vols seem poised to once again be a force in women’s basketball…
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Peru exec: MLS paid Polo fully after termination by Timbers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Portland Timbers midfielder Andy Polo’s contract was paid in full upon his dismissal from the team last month…
Continue ReadingTennessee extends coach Rick Barnes’ deal through 26-27
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has rewarded coach Rick Barnes for winning the Volunteers’ first Southeastern Conference Tournament…
Continue ReadingIndyCar’s DeFrancesco out to change narrative after crash
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Devlin DeFrancesco wants to change the narrative surrounding the IndyCar rookie as just a rich kid playing…
Continue ReadingNew Virginia women’s basketball coach says ‘we can win here’
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Amaka Agugua-Hamilton says there is no reason why Virginia can’t be a winner…
Continue ReadingBills stand to lose Bates after OL signs Bears’ offer sheet
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Bills offensive…
Continue ReadingArozarena, Álvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewed
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Rookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan Álvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16…
Continue ReadingFrance: 3 charged in European horse doping investigation
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say three people have been handed preliminary charges in a suspected horseracing doping ring as the result of a…
Continue ReadingBlue Jays trade Grichuk and $9.7M to Rockies for Tapia
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Randal Grichuk and just over $9.7 million to the…
Continue ReadingArizona lawmakers vote to restrict trans athletes, surgeries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House has voted to prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban…
Continue ReadingBaffert switches 4 Kentucky Derby hopefuls to other trainers
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Bob Baffert has transferred four of his promising 3-year-old colts to other trainers, which…
Continue ReadingIIHF calls for ethics probe of Russian federation, Fasel
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The International Ice Hockey Federation council has referred the Russian Hockey Federation and former IIHF…
Continue ReadingWatson visits Browns as 2nd grand jury declines to indict
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A second grand jury in Texas has declined to indict new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun…
Continue ReadingAfter thrilling playoffs, Hawks limping into NBA postseason
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks had such high hopes. After a surprising playoff run that came up just short of…
Continue ReadingHip surgery sidelines Blue Jackets G Korpisalo for season
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo requires hip surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. The…
Continue ReadingMichigan law adds mandatory reporters after Nassar scandal
By ANNA LIZ NICHOLS Associated Press / Report for America LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Physical and occupational therapists, and athletic trainers are now…
Continue ReadingMariners bolster bullpen, sign Sergio Romo to 1-year deal
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have bolstered their bullpen signing veteran right-hander Sergio Romo to a one-year contract. The deal…
Continue ReadingLamont Paris takes over Gamecocks after leading Chattanooga
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer South Carolina has hired Chattanooga’s Lamont Paris as its men’s basketball coach. The school’s…
Continue ReadingSEC names David Cutcliffe special assistant to commissioner
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former Mississippi and Duke coach David Cutcliffe has joined the Southeastern Conference as special assistant to the…
Continue ReadingD-backs agree on 1-year deal with RHP Zach Davies
PHOENIX (AP) — Right-handed pitcher Zach Davies has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that includes a mutual option for the…
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