Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandal
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Merritt Paulson removed himself Tuesday as the chief operating officer of the Portland…
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PGA Tour returns to Japan, LIV Golf heads to Saudi Arabia
By The Associated Press Golf goes overseas this week except for two main tours. The PGA Tour returns to Japan for the Zozo Championship. LIV Golf…
Continue Reading Astros’ Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Astros reliever Phil Maton revealed Tuesday that he broke his right pinkie when he punched a…
Continue Reading Spanish clubs slam federation president over leaked texts
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Sevilla, Villarreal and Valencia are demanding an apology from the president of the Spanish soccer…
Continue Reading Hockey Canada CEO Smith out, board of directors resigns
The Associated Press Hockey Canada has ousted CEO Scott Smith. Its board of directors has also resigned over a series of scandals that have rocked…
Continue Reading Phillies’ Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right…
Continue Reading LeMahieu, Effross left off Yankees’ Division Series roster
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Former batting champion DJ LeMahieu was left off the New York Yankees’ American League Division…
Continue Reading AP source: Raiders’ Adams could be suspended for shove
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams could face a possible suspension or fine for shoving a photographer to…
Continue Reading Barcelona looking to rebound ahead of 2 crucial games
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona needs to switch back into high gear. The Catalan club got off to a strong start this…
Continue Reading Auxerre coach says he’s fired after middle finger gesture
AUXERRE, France (AP) — Auxerre coach Jean-Marc Furlan says he has been fired by the French league club after he gave opposing fans the middle…
Continue Reading Der Zakarian out as Brest coach in French league
BREST, France (AP) — French league club Brest has fired its coach following another defeat. Michel Der Zakarian was sacked for leading last-placed…
Continue Reading Orlando Pride head coach and assistant coach fired after investigation into alleged misconduct
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Women’s professional soccer team Orlando Pride head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant coach Sam Greene have been…
Continue Reading Clubs invited to get FIFA money from $209M World Cup fund
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Soccer clubs around the world have been invited by FIFA to apply for money from a fund of $209…
Continue Reading Shell accused of ‘greenwashing its harmful activities’ following partnership with British Cycling
CNN, KXAN By George Ramsay, CNN British Cycling is facing criticism from environmental campaign groups after signing a long-term partnership deal…
Continue Reading AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL did not give officials a directive to emphasize roughing-the-passer penalties following Dolphins…
Continue Reading Shell accused of ‘greenwashing its harmful activities’ following partnership with British Cycling
By George Ramsay, CNN British Cycling is facing criticism from environmental campaign groups after signing a long-term partnership deal with Shell.…
Continue Reading What we learned from Week 5 of the NFL season: Changes to concussion protocol, first coach firing and officiating controversies
By Ben Morse, CNN We’ve had changes to the concussion protocol, the first coach firing and officiating controversies. Another week in the NFL,…
Continue Reading Celtic fined for anti-monarchy fan sign in Champions League
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Scottish champion Celtic has been fined $14,600 by UEFA because fans displayed an anti-monarchy banner at a Champions…
Continue Reading 2023 Rugby World Cup CEO fired over improper management
PARIS (AP) — The 2023 Rugby World Cup chief executive has been fired following an investigation by French labor inspectors into his workplace…
Continue Reading No firm return date for Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater
By Ben Church, CNN Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater are both still sidelined by NFL’s concussion protocols and…
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