Former Arizona Cardinals coach Vince Tobin has died at 79
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Vince Tobin, who coached the Arizona Cardinals to their first playoff win in 51 years in 1998, has died. He was 79. The…
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PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The PGA Tour is sending two leading figures to next week’s Senate panel reviewing its surprise business agreement with the…
Continue ReadingAlexia Putellas is back in time for the Women’s World Cup as Spain looks for glory
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alexia Putellas heads to the Women’s World Cup after winning back-to-back Ballon…
Continue ReadingA new women’s hockey league launches in January. There’s plenty of work to do before then
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Jayna Hefford gets goose bumps thinking about what it will be like when the puck drops in January on a new…
Continue ReadingAnthony Edwards, Timberwolves agree on max contract extension
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear. They’re going to build around Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia lures another soccer star as Steven Gerrard agrees to manage Al-Ettifaq
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Saudi Arabia has landed another soccer icon after Liverpool great Steven Gerrard was hired as manager of Al-Ettifaq. The…
Continue ReadingPhilipsen wins third stage of the Tour de France, Yates keeps overall lead
BAYONNE, France (AP) — Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen has won the third stage of the Tour de France in a bunched sprint while Adam Yates kept the…
Continue ReadingFlyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to a 1-year deal while the Leafs add Max Domi
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Philadelphia Flyers have signed veteran defenseman Marc Staal to a $1.1 million contract for next season. Staal…
Continue ReadingMarcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
MILAN (AP) — Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining…
Continue ReadingRussians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continues
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Players from Russia and Belarus are back competing at Wimbledon a year after they…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic uses his towel at Wimbledon to help dry the Centre Court grass after a rain delay
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic literally took matters into his own hands on the wet Wimbledon grass…
Continue ReadingRoger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Not to compete. He’ll be feted for his…
Continue ReadingRafa BenÃtez says he had more than 20 offers before taking coaching job with Celta Vigo
VIGO, Spain (AP) — Rafa BenÃtez has been introduced as Celta Vigo coach. He says he accepted the Spanish club’s offer because he wanted to be…
Continue ReadingFlorida takes 1st public step toward a $400M-plus renovation to its aging and iconic Swamp
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Swamp is getting a makeover. It’s a significant overhaul that’s expected to cost…
Continue ReadingHorst-Dieter Höttges, who won the 1974 World Cup with West Germany, dies at 79
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Former West Germany soccer player Horst-Dieter Höttges has died. He was 79. Höttges was a member of the West Germany team…
Continue Reading75-year-old Roy Hodgson signs a 1-year contract to manage Crystal Palace in the Premier League
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Roy Hodgson was rewarded for saving Crystal Palace from relegation last season with a…
Continue ReadingMarathon runner Titus Ekiru, 6th fastest of all-time, charged and faces 10-year ban in doping case
MONACO (AP) — Marathon runner Titus Ekiru faces a 10-year ban in a doping investigation centered on the race that currently ranks him as the…
Continue ReadingNewcastle signs AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali as it prepares for Champions League return
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Saudi-backed Newcastle has spent big to sign Sandro Tonali from AC Milan and take the…
Continue ReadingUkraine champion Shakhtar Donetsk hires Dutch coach Patrick van Leeuwen
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian champion Shakhtar Donetsk has hired Dutch coach Patrick van Leeuwen to return to the club where he was a long-time…
Continue ReadingSwitzerland picks 16-year-old midfielder Iman Beney in Women’s World Cup squad
GENEVA (AP) — Sixteen-year-old Iman Beney has been picked in Switzerland’s squad for the Women’s World Cup only three days after making her…
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