Track stymies Russian path to Olympics due to war in Ukraine
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Track and field leaders have signaled it will be nearly impossible for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete…
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NWSL players unhappy over FIFA video game likenesses and abilities
By Matt Foster, CNN Several National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players expressed their discontent at the accuracy of their likenesses on…
Continue Reading Soundtrack of this year’s March Madness begins with ‘CLANK!’
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Iowa State was quick to say that its miserable shooting performance in the NCAA…
Continue Reading Bears sign LB, special teams contributor Cole to 1-year deal
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed linebacker and special teams contributor Dylan Cole to a one-year contract. Cole has 104…
Continue Reading Hoskins hurt; Wainwright, Iglesias on IL before opening day
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer A trio of NL pennant hopefuls are dealing with injuries to some pretty important players. St. Louis Cardinals starter…
Continue Reading LaLiga files complaint to Barcelona court after racist abuse of VinÃcius Jr. in El Clásico
By Matias Grez, CNN LaLiga has filed a complaint to a Barcelona court after Real Madrid star VinÃcius Jr. was racially abused during El Clásico at…
Continue Reading UEFA opens investigation into FC Barcelona’s alleged improper payments to former referee official
By Matias Grez, Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN UEFA, European soccer’s governing body, has opened an investigation into alleged improper…
Continue Reading Former Man United goalkeeper Ben Foster signs for Wrexham
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to sign for Wrexham. The Welsh soccer team is owned…
Continue Reading Ohio toxic train derailment upends school baseball, track
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — As spring sports get underway at East Palestine High School in Ohio, organizers are…
Continue Reading Sports on TV for Friday, March 24
By The Associated Press Sports on TV for Friday, March…
Continue Reading Mark Cuban left bemused as the Golden State Warriors score bizarre basket in 127-125 road win over the Dallas Mavericks
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN The Golden State Warriors made it two wins in a row with a 127-125 road victory over the Dallas Mavericks, though the game…
Continue Reading NWSL season is last for Gotham defender Ali Krieger
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Ali Krieger has decided to retire at the end of this season after a professional soccer career that has…
Continue Reading Joshua facing pressure, new reality ahead of comeback fight
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Anthony Joshua has been facing a new reality in recent months. He has been the poster boy of boxing’s heavyweight…
Continue Reading Japan’s winning WBC team drops in on Prime Minister Kishida
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might have had his most enjoyable day in office when Japan’s winning…
Continue Reading Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride warmups because of security concerns, according to reports
By Jill Martin, CNN The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks are opting not to wear specialized Pride warmup jerseys on Sunday when the team holds its…
Continue Reading UEFA to investigate Barcelona for its referee payments
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Barcelona is facing a new legal threat from UEFA because of its payments of millions of dollars to…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi mania grips Argentina as World Cup celebrations continue
By Matias Grez, CNN Three months may have passed since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, but celebrations in the South American nation…
Continue Reading Ethics agency to better protect gymnasts for LA Olympics
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation was created in 2019 to help protect athletes after the American…
Continue Reading Latest VinÃcius racist abuse prompts 8th complaint of season
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Spanish league has filed another complaint to judicial authorities for racist insults…
Continue Reading Zane Robertson: New Zealand athlete handed eight-year ban for doping violations
By George Ramsay, CNN Olympic distance runner Zane Robertson has received an eight-year ban after failing a drug test and tampering with the doping…
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