USA Boxing quits IBA, moves to join rival governing body
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer USA Boxing has terminated its membership in the International Boxing Association ahead of its move to a rival…
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Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Southeastern Conference teams must replace a Heisman Trophy-winner, a two-time national champion and several potential…
Continue ReadingBowman out at least 3 NASCAR races with fractured vertebra
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Bowman will miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup races with a fractured…
Continue ReadingIs growing Las Vegas big enough for 3 major pro teams?
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas will become the smallest TV market in Major League Baseball if the Oakland Athletics…
Continue ReadingClub vs country tension looms ahead of Women’s World Cup
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Club vs. country tensions are looming ahead of soccer’s Women’s World Cup in July. National teams have been urged not…
Continue ReadingHurricanes’ Drury back to skating after Game 4 exit on hit
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour says forward Jack Drury has resumed skating after being knocked from Game 4…
Continue ReadingBryan Reynolds, Pirates, finalize $106.75M, 8-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are outfielder Bryan Reynolds finalized the largest deal in franchise history, a $106.75 million,…
Continue ReadingAlexia Putellas back in Barcelona squad for Chelsea game
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alexia Putellas has been cleared to play again following knee surgery and was added to Barcelona’s squad for the second…
Continue ReadingMadrid: Andreeva, 15, gets 1st tour win; Raducanu withdraws
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The backhand of 15-year-old Mirra Andreeva fell inside the baseline for match point and she raised…
Continue ReadingBack to Normal? Clemson, Florida State expected to top ACC
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ACC has a distinctly old-school feel to it this spring with defending champion Clemson…
Continue ReadingOregon State AD Barnes released from hospital after 4 days
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes was released Wednesday from the hospital where he had been receiving care since…
Continue ReadingPortland Trail Blazers to launch G League team next season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers announced Wednesday they are adding a G League affiliate next season, bringing the NBA’s…
Continue ReadingKansas City ready for NFL draft spotlight on Union Station
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bryce Young wrapped up in a blanket, fighting off the cold on a crisp morning in downtown…
Continue ReadingCommanders declining Young’s 5th-year option, AP source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have decided not to…
Continue ReadingFamily of man fatally struck by Boeheim agrees to settlement
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a man who was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by former Syracuse University…
Continue ReadingHBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer There is a growing phenomenon at historically Black colleges and universities. HBCUs are adding sports outside the…
Continue ReadingGuardians call up Bibee for MLB debut
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tanner Bibee, one of the organization’s top pitching prospects, has been called up by the Cleveland Guardians to start in…
Continue ReadingGerman club Fortuna Duesseldorf plans free entry for fans
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Fortuna Duesseldorf is planning to let fans attend games for free. Duesseldorf has announced plans…
Continue ReadingWild, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Senators going to Sweden
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL is sending four teams to Sweden next season as part of its annual Global Series. The Minnesota Wild,…
Continue ReadingWith 5 teams in European semifinals, Italian soccer is back
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Italian soccer has returned to Europe’s elite after years of domination by Spanish and English…
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