Family matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching
By RALPH D. RUSSO and ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writers Nepotism is considered one of the most significant factors that has led to Black coaches…
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South Carolina coach Dawn Staley to drive NASCAR pace car
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s two-time national championship women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley will drive the pace car to…
Continue ReadingEric Bieniemy still waits for head job, helps others advance
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Eric Bieniemy is still waiting to land a head coaching job after interviewing with 14 teams over the past four…
Continue ReadingFormer Troy football player sues ex-teammate and coaches
TROY, Ala. (AP) — A former Troy University football player has filed a lawsuit saying he was a victim of abuse by a onetime teammate that included…
Continue ReadingNWSL final to be televised nationally during prime time
By The Associated Press The National Women’s Soccer League final at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., will be aired nationally in prime time on CBS.…
Continue ReadingAngels owner Arte Moreno explores selling franchise
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno says he is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise. Moreno purchased the…
Continue ReadingYear 2 jump for Mac Jones key to Patriots’ success in 2022
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It’s a new world for the New England Patriots. Three years after Tom Brady’s…
Continue ReadingSerena Williams tells Meghan of baby’s injury before match
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams and Meghan recount challenges they’ve experienced as working mothers on the Duchess of Sussex’s…
Continue ReadingHurricanes sign veteran forward Paul Stastny to 1-year deal
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Carolina Hurricanes have signed veteran forward Paul Stastny to a $1.5 million contract for next season.…
Continue ReadingBills driven to ‘find a way’ after latest playoff collapse
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The message to the Buffalo Bills entering this season is simply to “find a way,”…
Continue ReadingDarnold’s stock as a starting NFL QB continues to drop
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four years ago Sam Darnold was the toast of New York City, the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL…
Continue ReadingAfter Super Bowl run, Bengals say they’re built to last
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals are determined to show they’re built to last. To a man, the Bengals say…
Continue ReadingEngland midfielder Jill Scott retires from soccer
LONDON (AP) — England midfielder Jill Scott has announced her retirement from soccer. She’s the second member of the Euro 2022-winning team…
Continue ReadingDurant, Nets plan to move forward together instead of trade
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets plan to stay together after all. The All-Star forward…
Continue ReadingPrimoz Roglic takes the lead as Vuelta returns to Spain
LAGUARDIA, Spain (AP) — The Spanish Vuelta is back in Spain. And defending champion Primoz Roglic is back in the lead. Roglic showed he is in great…
Continue ReadingBates reports to Bengals camp, signs franchise tag tender
CINCINNATI (AP) — Safety Jessie Bates III reported to Cincinnati Bengals training camp and signed a one-year tender under the franchise tag. The…
Continue ReadingChase Young to miss Commanders’ first four games this season
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Chase Young will miss the Washington Commanders’ first four games of the season. The…
Continue ReadingZalatoris out of East Lake and Presidents Cup with bad back
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Will Zalatoris has gone from winning his first PGA Tour title to probably being done for the year.…
Continue ReadingAlabama gives Saban new 8-year, $93.6 million deal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal…
Continue ReadingABC to air NCAA women’s basketball title game for 1st time
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The NCAA women’s basketball title game will be broadcast on ABC this season for the first time. The…
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