Falcons’ Ridder emboldened by 4-game audition entering 2023 as starting QB
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Desmond Ridder’s four-game audition as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback at…
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Fiorentina captain Biraghi left bleeding from head by objects thrown by West Ham fans during final
PRAGUE (AP) — Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was hit in the head by objects thrown from the stands by West Ham supporters during the first…
Continue ReadingTitans bringing in 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins for visit
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be the first NFL team to bring three-time All-Pro wide…
Continue ReadingTua Tagovailoa trying to ‘work on everything’ entering 4th NFL season
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel wanted to see a “graduation” from Tua…
Continue ReadingAll players at Women’s World Cup to get at least $30,000 in prize money; winners to get $270,000
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Every player at the Women’s World Cup will be paid at least $30,000 by FIFA and all 23 in the…
Continue ReadingA’s win consecutive games, Noda homers, Harris gets 1st win, 9-5 over Pirates
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Oakland Athletics won back-to-back games for just the third time season as Ryan Noda homered…
Continue ReadingMLB, WNBA postpone games due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has postponed games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night…
Continue ReadingWith Saudi-PGA deal, once-shunned crown prince makes dramatic move to extend kingdom’s influence
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After years of isolation over his human rights abuses, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina lawmakers approve sports and horse-race gambling, bill now heading to governor
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislation to authorize statewide and regulate sports and horse-race…
Continue ReadingNo longer the ‘sport of kings,’ horse racing is facing challenges in its long evolution
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Horse racing has come a long way since it was known as the sport of kings. It no longer captures national attention…
Continue ReadingThe Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press The Iron Sheik, a former pro wrestler who relished playing a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of…
Continue ReadingColts keep Rodgers out of practice as NFL investigates gambling allegations
By The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. sat out of Wednesday’s practice, two days after team officials said…
Continue ReadingFalcons lose top punt returner Avery Williams to season-ending knee injury
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons running back and return specialist Avery Williams is expected to miss…
Continue ReadingFlorida Panthers in familiar territory, backs to the wall once again down 0-2 in Stanley Cup Final
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Panthers need a miracle. Again. The Panthers needed a furious late-season push just to…
Continue ReadingRory McIlroy, a strong anti-Saudi voice, now feels like ‘sacrificial lamb’ amid LIV Golf deal
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Rory McIlroy, the strongest voice against Saudi-funded LIV Golf that caused so much disruption in golf, said…
Continue ReadingVanderbilt visiting White House to celebrate national bowling title
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt will be celebrating its latest national bowling championship at the White House on Monday. The Commodores…
Continue ReadingIOC gives resounding thumbs-up to Paris’ Olympic plans, as organizers chase LVMH deal
PARIS (AP) — An IOC inspection team has given a resounding thumbs-up to Paris’ preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games. The IOC says Paris…
Continue ReadingConor Daly parts ways with Ed Carpenter Racing
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Ed Carpenter Racing says it has ended its relationship with driver Conor Daly effective immediately and will…
Continue ReadingNevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics’ search for a new home has drawn Nevada…
Continue ReadingIOC recommends terminating boxing body’s Olympic status
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The IOC finally ran out of patience with the International Boxing Federation and has set a date to…
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