Ukrainian player hopes Wimbledon mixed doubles title provides boost at home
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Lyudmyla Kichenok hopes her Wimbledon mixed doubles title gives a boost to her fellow Ukrainians. Kichenok and Mate Pavic…
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Georgia athletics, Jalen Carter sued by passenger in fatal crash of Bulldogs player and staffer
ATLANTA (AP) — A woman seriously injured in the Jan. 15 car crash that killed Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and an athletics staffer has…
Continue ReadingBig 12 brings Malzahn and Holgorsen back into Power Five as part of league’s four new teams
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The only new coaches in the Big 12 are the coaches of the conference’s four new…
Continue ReadingPenguins goalie Jarry eager to put injury woes behind him after signing a 5-year deal
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is welcoming the pressure that comes with his new…
Continue ReadingLegal headaches could just be starting at Northwestern, WVU with Fitzgerald, Huggins, experts say
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer The legal headaches could only be starting for ex-Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald and West Virginia’s…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s Svitolina loses at Wimbledon despite getting a big boost from the boisterous crowd
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The boisterous backing from the normally genteel crowd at Wimbledon was booming.…
Continue ReadingNew York Islanders promote Rick Kowalsky to head coach at Bridgeport of AHL
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders promoted Rick Kowalsky to head coach of the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League. The…
Continue ReadingBen An opens with 61 at Scottish Open with hope for more links golf
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Byeong “Ben” Hun An doesn’t have a spot in the British Open next week. He might…
Continue ReadingJets agree to 4-year, $96 million contract extension with All-Pro Quinnen Williams, AP source says
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the deal says All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and the New York Jets…
Continue ReadingAfrica’s World Cup qualifying draw launches new format and at least 9 teams towards 2026 event
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer Nigeria and South Africa have been drawn in the same World Cup qualifying group in a re-shaped African competition…
Continue ReadingCoyotes cutting ties with new free agent Galchenyuk following arrest on multiple charges
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have placed newly signed free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk on…
Continue ReadingOlympic gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas says she is aiming for the 2024 Paris Games
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around gymnastics title, is taking aim at the 2024 Games…
Continue ReadingChristian Pulisic signs with US-owned AC Milan to revive his club career before home World Cup
MILAN (AP) — Christian Pulisic will attempt to revive his sagging club career at American-owned AC Milan leading into a home World Cup in the…
Continue ReadingSoccer players’ union FIFPRO eyes 2023 World Cup as catalyst to professionalize women’s game
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Global soccer players’ union FIFPRO has published analysis of its members’ workload during the…
Continue ReadingCubs-Rangers highlight opening day matchups on March 28 as MLB announces 2024 schedule
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs will be at Texas in the only interleague matchup on Major League Baseball’s traditional opening day on March 28…
Continue ReadingGermany’s competition authority OKs 50-plus-1 rule limiting outside takeovers of soccer clubs
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — German soccer’s 50-plus-1 rule designed to prevent the outside takeover of clubs has been given…
Continue ReadingMarch Madness expansion discussed by NCAA committee but no deal imminent
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee discussed possible expansion of March Madness at its meetings this week but…
Continue ReadingIon Izagirre soloes to victory in lively Tour de France stage as Vingegaard keeps overall lead
BELLEVILLE-EN-BEAUJOLAIS, France (AP) — Ion Izagirre has won the 12th stage of the Tour de France after a long breakaway. It is his second career…
Continue ReadingSEC Commissioner Greg Sankey agrees to contract extension through 2028
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference and Commissioner Greg Sankey have agreed to a contract extension through 2028. Financial terms…
Continue ReadingFormer Temple coach Tonya Cardoza returning to UConn, among two assistant hires
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Former Temple head coach Tonya Cardoza is returning to a former job as an assistant to Geno…
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