Gianna Clemente making name for herself in return to Augusta
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gianna Clemente (cluh-MENT) is back at Augusta National. But it’s under different…
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Canucks’ Kuzmenko opts out of wearing Pride jersey
VANCOUVER (AP) — Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko is the sixth NHL player to decide not to wear an LGBTQ+ themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver holds…
Continue ReadingAsano scores, Bochum stretches Frankfurt’s winless run
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Japan forward Takuma Asano has scored for Bochum to hold Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-1 in the Bundesliga and stretch the…
Continue ReadingSinner stuns top-ranked Alcaraz in Miami Open semifinals
By MARC BERMAN Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tenth-seeded Jannick Sinner of Italy stunned top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on Friday night…
Continue ReadingMichigan center Hunter Dickinson enters the transfer portal
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan center Hunter Dickinson has entered the transfer portal. Wolverines coach Juwan Howard said Friday that…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State’s Final Four run a boon for its conference
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Getting a team through to the Final Four is a major boost for mid-major conferences…
Continue ReadingA.J. Foyt Racing heads to Texas ready to start season
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A.J. Foyt Racing started the IndyCar season with a new driver lineup and high…
Continue ReadingParatici takes leave of absence to add to chaos at Tottenham
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s attempts at identifying a long-term successor to fired manager Antonio Conte have been thrown into more chaos after the…
Continue ReadingBills sign ex-Rams safety Taylor Rapp to 1-year deal
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills upgraded their secondary depth by signing free agent safety Taylor Rapp to a one-year contract. Rapp is…
Continue ReadingBears re-sign backup quarterback Peterman to 1-year contract
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have re-signed backup quarterback Nathan Peterman to a one-year contract. Peterman played in three games…
Continue ReadingLack of big-name teams could take toll on Final Four ratings
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Cinderella teams make for great stories and busted brackets. They don’t necessarily make for great television…
Continue ReadingLaMarcus Aldridge, 7-time NBA All-Star, announces retirement
NEW YORK (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge announced Friday he is retiring again from the NBA. Aldridge, 37, initially retired in 2021 after experiencing an…
Continue ReadingFencing event in France canceled after Russians readmitted
PARIS (AP) — A fencing World Cup in France has been called off after the international governing body voted to let Russians compete. The French…
Continue ReadingT-wolves backup Naz Reid out indefinitely with broken wrist
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has been sidelined indefinitely with a broken left wrist. The injury is a blow to the…
Continue ReadingTexas Tech hires coach Grant McCasland after NIT title
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Grant McCasland is Texas Tech’s new men’s basketball coach. The announcement Friday came a day after…
Continue ReadingBeshear signs bipartisan bills, with campaign looming
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has signed bills to legalize medical marijuana and sports wagering in…
Continue ReadingMLB international-born players stable at 28% in 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — The percentage of Major League Baseball players born outside the 50 states remained relatively stable for the fourth straight…
Continue ReadingRodgers moves into 3-shot lead at Valero Texas Open
By TIM PRICE Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Patrick Rodgers took a step toward his first PGA Tour victory — and his first Masters appearance…
Continue ReadingFAU’s May returning with new deal after Final Four run
HOUSTON (AP) — Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May confirmed reports that he will remain at the school with a long-term deal. He said it “never was…
Continue ReadingMinor league players ratify collective bargaining agreement
NEW YORK (AP) — Minor leaguers ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball ahead of the season’s start. MLB…
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