IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — IOC president Thomas Bach says the key factor for an ultimate decision on letting Russians…
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Seahawks open training camp with attention on defense’s potential improvement from last season
By The Associated Press SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (9-9) CAMP SITE: Renton, Washington. KEY ADDITIONS: DL Dre’Mont Jones, DL Jarran Reed, LB Bobby Wagner, S…
Continue ReadingBraves place lefty Allard on 60-day injured list with nerve inflammation in shoulder
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Kolby Allard on the 60-day injured list after he was diagnosed with nerve inflammation in…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Rams rely on few remaining stars with depth lacking amid roster remodel
By The Associated Press Less than two years after their Super Bowl championship season, the Rams have decided to take as much salary cap pain as…
Continue ReadingDeMeco Ryans takes over Houston team looking to improve with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud
By The Associated Press After three seasons as one of the league’s worst teams, the Texans have tasked DeMeco Ryans with turning around the…
Continue ReadingBrooks Koepka’s practice round with Zach Johnson has a Ryder Cup tone
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is the first American to mathematically clinch a spot on the Ryder Cup…
Continue ReadingBjörn Borg’s son Leo wins his first match on ATP tour
BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — There is another Borg on the list of ATP match winners. Leo Borg has won an ATP tour main-draw match for the first time. He…
Continue ReadingColumn: PGA Tour’s Monahan returns to work and the clock is ticking on definitive agreement for LIV
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Jay Monahan is back to work as PGA Tour commissioner. And the clock is ticking. Along with…
Continue ReadingPackers enter camp preparing for start of new era with Jordan Love taking over at QB
By The Associated Press The Green Bay Packers are entering a new era as they adjust to the absence of four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers…
Continue ReadingFalcons leaning on defensive additions, run game to support QB Ridder as they enter camp
By The Associated Press Quarterback Desmond Ridder, a third-round pick in 2022, and a new-look defense will be in the spotlight as the Atlanta…
Continue ReadingHornets’ Miles Bridges apologizes for ‘pain and embarrassment’ from domestic violence investigation
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has apologized for “the pain and embarrassment”…
Continue ReadingHere we go again: Broncos undergo yet another reset with Sean Payton trying to rescue Russell Wilson
By The Associated Press Sean Payton is back on the sideline and this time it’s in Denver. The former Saints head coach was hired after spending…
Continue ReadingLyon’s American owner John Textor hits back after French soccer watchdog limits transfer business
PARIS (AP) — Lyon owner John Textor has attacked a decision by French football’s financial watchdog to monitor the club’s transfer activities…
Continue ReadingTop-ranked Scheffler looks to turn consistent play into a second major title at British Open
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Scottie Scheffler knows the prevailing view of him is that he is “a touch boring,”…
Continue ReadingThe Bengals head to camp looking to retool defense, protect QB Joe Burrow
By The Associated Press The Bengals want more after coming oh-so close each of the past two seasons. Winning consecutive AFC North championships and…
Continue ReadingSwimmers remain convinced that shaving down is a key to fast times
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Through all the suit improvements and advancements in training techniques, there is one…
Continue ReadingThe Ravens enter training camp with the same star quarterback and a new offensive coordinator
By The Associated Press Lamar Jackson is back with the Ravens on a long-term contract. So the uncertainty that hovered over the team entering camp…
Continue ReadingMarcus Rashford commits to 5 more years at Man United after most prolific season of career
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford has committed himself to five more years at Manchester United after the most prolific season of his…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers has the Jets thinking big heading into training camp
By The Associated Press Aaron Rodgers made it clear at his introductory news conference that he came to the New York Jets to win. And he wants to win…
Continue ReadingBayern Munich signs South Korean defender Kim Min-jae from Italian champion Napoli
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed South Korean defender Kim Min-jae from Italian champion Napoli for a reported fee of 50 million euros. The…
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