Federal judge to decide if transgender athlete case is moot
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho woman says her lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on transgender athletes should…
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No. 21 Georgia women ease past UNF behind Staiti, Morrison
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jenna Staiti had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Que Morrison added 16 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 21 Georgia eased by North…
Continue ReadingMichael Dowse leaving as CEO of US Tennis Association
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Dowse is resigning as CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association after about two years in the position. During his…
Continue ReadingLate Indians outfielder/commentator Graney wins Frick Award
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Cleveland Indians outfielder and commentator Jack Graney has won the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for excellence…
Continue ReadingVegas judge mulls evidence question in Ruggs fatal DUI case
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge is due to issue a ruling Thursday on whether to limit medical information that…
Continue ReadingFresno State hires Jeff Tedford for 2nd stint as coach
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State is bringing back Jeff Tedford for a second stint as coach after Kalen DeBoer left to take over at Washington.…
Continue ReadingCards’ Conner, Vikings’ Jefferson among best bets to score
By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch The fantasy playoffs are approaching, so scoring is paramount this and every ensuing week. These are my best bets to…
Continue ReadingCanada joins US and allies in Beijing Olympics boycott
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada is joining the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia in a diplomatic boycott of the…
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Continue ReadingWashington puts pass rusher Sweat on COVID-19 reserve list
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington has put pass rusher Montez Sweat on the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list. Sweat…
Continue ReadingWoods to make return from car crash at PNC Championship
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods is returning to some form of competition. He says he will be playing next weekend in Orlando, Florida, at…
Continue ReadingAlabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards. Quarterback…
Continue ReadingFormer Olympic skiing champ Jansrud injured, to miss Beijing
OSLO (AP) — Former Olympic alpine skiing champion Kjetil Jansrud will not race at the Beijing Games in February after being ruled out for up to…
Continue ReadingHigh wind delays Michael Strahan’s space trip with 5 others
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — TV celebrity and former football great Michael Strahan is going to have to wait…
Continue ReadingWhipple joins Huskers as coordinator day after leaving Pitt
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mark Whipple is Nebraska’s new offensive coordinator. His hiring was announced a day after he resigned from the same…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks F Khaira released from hospital after Trouba hit
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira has been released from a hospital after he was leveled by…
Continue ReadingMark Giordano rejoins Kraken after stint in COVID protocol
SEATTLE (AP) — Mark Giordano has rejoined the Seattle Kraken following 10 days in a Florida hotel following a positive COVID-19 test. Giordano…
Continue ReadingDanish golfer Olesen cleared of sexual assault on a flight
LONDON (AP) — Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman on a flight to Britain from a World Golf Championships…
Continue ReadingCheryl Reeve named USA Basketball women’s team coach
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Minnesota Lynx coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve will be the next USA Basketball women’s coach. Reeve…
Continue ReadingLuge champion Geisenberger says she may skip Beijing Games
ALTENBERG, Germany (AP) — Two-time defending women’s Olympic luge champion Natalie Geisenberger of Germany is considering skipping the Beijing…
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