South Carolina’s live rooster has new name — “The General”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s live, crowing mascot will have a new name this season — “The General.” The rooster was…
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Kansas suspends WR Trevor Wilson indefinitely after arrest
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has suspended starting wide receiver Trevor Wilson indefinitely and backup Tanaka Scott for the eason-opener against…
Continue Reading Footballer Paul Pogba’s claims of extortion and threats are being investigated by French police
By Matt Foster and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN French football player Paul Pogba’s claim that he is being extorted is being investigated by French…
Continue Reading US Open champs Medvedev, Murray win; Ukrainian stuns Halep
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his U.S. Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4,…
Continue Reading Saban: Alabama TE Cameron Latu day to day with injury
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama tight end Cameron Latu’s status is uncertain for the opener against Utah State with an undisclosed injury. The…
Continue Reading Serena’s Farewell: Stories from the leadup to the US Open
By The Associated Press The talk of tennis — and beyond — for most of the past three weeks has been about Serena Williams and her announcement…
Continue Reading West Ham signs Brazil’s Paquetá from Lyon for $61.6M
LONDON (AP) — Brazil international Lucas Paquetá has joined West Ham for a club-record fee of $61.6 million. That ends his two-year stint at…
Continue Reading All-America OL Patterson questionable for Irish at No. 2 OSU
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman says offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson is…
Continue Reading Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud: ‘I barely touched my potential’
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — C.J. Stroud was an untested freshman trying to win the starting quarterback job at Ohio State…
Continue Reading Commanders’ Robinson says he had surgery after shooting
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. says he underwent surgery a day after being shot in what the team…
Continue Reading Stoops: Rodriguez out for No. 20 Kentucky, facing suspension
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will not play in Saturday night’s season…
Continue Reading For West Virginia QB JT Daniels, staying healthy is key
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer Quarterback JT Daniels has shown success in his journey as a starting quarterback at Southern Cal and Georgia. He also…
Continue Reading Serena Williams not done yet; wins 1st match at US Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams beat Danka…
Continue Reading Joaquin Niemann going to Boston for next LIV Golf event
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Joaquin Niemann’s manager says the 23-year-old from Chile is on his way to Boston where the next Saudi-backed…
Continue Reading Titans releasing 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have told three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern that he…
Continue Reading Colin Kaepernick and partner Nessa Diab welcome their first baby
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick and his partner Nessa Diab announced Sunday the birth of their first child. “Colin…
Continue Reading Zack Steffen could return Tuesday from knee injury
By The Associated Press American goalkeeper Zack Steffen missed Middlesbrough’s 2-1 win over Swansea because of a knee injury but could return for…
Continue Reading Rory McIlroy condemns LIV Golf for ‘ripping the game apart’ after extraordinary Tour Championship victory
CNN By Patrick Snell and Issy Ronald, CNN In the months since the establishment of the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series,…
Continue Reading MLB players’ association trying to unionize minor leaguers
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association is attempting to unionize minor leaguers, reversing…
Continue Reading The EPL’s lingering issues in final days of transfer window
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Premier League clubs have never spent more in a summer transfer window and they aren’t done yet. England’s…
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