Wofford promotes interim coach Watson to full-time FCS job
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford has promoted Shawn Watson from interim coach to the full-time job on Thursday for the FCS program. Watson came to…
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Stéphanie Frappart makes history as 1st female World Cup ref
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — French referee Stéphanie Frappart became the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game on Thursday as she blew…
Continue Reading Pac-12 extends agreement with Las Vegas through 2023
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference extended its agreement to at least 2023 to play its football championship…
Continue Reading Belgium coach Martinez leaving team after World Cup exit
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Roberto Martinez is leaving as coach of Belgium’s national team following the…
Continue Reading Cheerleading abuse accusations increase to 20 with Ohio case
By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press/Report for America COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The latest lawsuit alleging widespread misconduct across competitive…
Continue Reading Michigan lineman Mazi Smith facing concealed weapon charge
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon. The felony was…
Continue Reading Watson set to make Browns’ debut at Texans after suspension
By The Associated Press All eyes will be on QB Deshaun Watson, who returns from his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct to make his…
Continue Reading Jill Ellis voted to US Soccer Hall of Fame, won 2 World Cups
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jill Ellis was voted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame after coaching the American women to World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019.…
Continue Reading Thorns to be sold amid fallout from women’s soccer scandals
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer The owner of the Portland Thorns announced Thursday he is putting the club up for sale, the latest fallout from an…
Continue Reading Mouratoglou’s Ultimate Tennis Showdown plans return in 2023
PARIS (AP) — A tennis league founded by coach Patrick Mouratoglou that played exhibition matches when the pro tours were shut down during the…
Continue Reading College Football Playoff will expand to 12 teams starting with 2024-2025 season
By Jacob Lev, CNN The College Football Playoff will expand from four to 12 teams starting with the 2024-2025 season. The tournament board of…
Continue Reading Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Croatia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Belgium.…
Continue Reading Virginia’s depth helping its rapid climb in the AP Top 25
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer The starting five is the same, but that’s where comparisons between the Virginia team that has climbed to No. 3…
Continue Reading Troy streaks into Sun Belt title game with Coastal Carolina
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer The Troy Trojans have not lost since Appalachian State beat them on a Hail Mary pass. The 10-2 Troy teams takes a…
Continue Reading Troy hosts Coastal Carolina in Sun Belt championship game
By The Associated Press TROY, Ala. (AP) — The Troy Trojans are seeking a record seventh Sun Belt Conference championship and 10th consecutive win…
Continue Reading Maye, UNC stand in way of Clemson’s 7th ACC title in 8 years
By The Associated Press Redshirt freshman quarterback Drake Maye and the North Carolina Tar Heels stand in the way of the Clemson Tigers winning…
Continue Reading Morocco reaches last 16 of World Cup, beats Canada 2-1
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco has advanced to the last 16 at the World Cup for only the second time after clinging on…
Continue Reading Thorns to be sold amid fallout from women’s soccer scandals
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer The owner of the Portland Thorns announced Thursday he is putting the club up for sale, the latest fallout from an…
Continue Reading Belgium knocked out of World Cup after goalless draw with Croatia
By Ben Morse, CNN Belgium was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Thursday after a goalless draw with Croatia left it third in Group F. In what was…
Continue Reading Australia aims for World Cup ‘shock’ against Argentina
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Australia’s unexpected advancement to the World Cup’s round of 16 from a difficult group…
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