Philadelphia 76ers look to build new $1.3 billion arena
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena. The…
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Cologne asks UEFA to exclude Belarusian soccer clubs
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Cologne has called for the exclusion of Belarusian teams from European competitions because of the…
Continue Reading Women’s Euro 2022: England beats Spain 2-1 in a dramatic extra-time performance
By Issy Ronald, CNN Trailing Spain 1-0 with six minutes of regular time left, England seemed to be exiting its home Women’s Euro until Ella…
Continue Reading Megan Rapinoe and Steph Curry among stars to call for Brittney Griner’s release at ESPY Awards
By Ben Church, CNN Stars from the world of sport called for WNBA player Brittney Griner to be released from detention during this year’s ESPY…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams on US Open entry lists — but that doesn’t mean they’ll play
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Serena Williams is included on the entry list for this year’s US Open, along with 21-time grand slam champion Novak…
Continue Reading Stay or go? Ronaldo’s future uncertain at Manchester United
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo has not yet returned to preseason training with Manchester United because of what has been…
Continue Reading Former Super Bowl winner Charles Johnson passes away at 50, according to University of Colorado
By Matt Foster, CNN Super Bowl winner Charles Johnson has passed away at the age of 50, according to his alma mater, the University of Colorado.…
Continue Reading Magnus Carlsen says he has no ‘inclination’ to defend his world championship title next year
By Ben Church, CNN Magnus Carlsen says he will not defend his world championship title next year against Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi because he…
Continue Reading Newsom wants explanation from UCLA about move to Big Ten
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is demanding an explanation from UCLA officials about their move to the Big Ten Conference. Newsom…
Continue Reading Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. A…
Continue Reading Charles Johnson, former Colorado, NFL receiver, dead at 50
RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — Charles Johnson, the former Colorado receiver who won a Super Bowl title with New England in a nine-year NFL career, has died.…
Continue Reading Rapinoe, King urge freedom for Brittney Griner at The ESPYS
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Soccer player Megan Rapinoe admonished her fellow athletes for not doing enough to speak out and…
Continue Reading Steeplechaser Jeruto plunges into water after gold at worlds
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Steeplechaser Norah Jeruto came up with a cool way to celebrate her victory at the end of a…
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Here are some of the workers and volunteers helping make the World Athletics Championships happen
The University of Oregon campus is currently full of professional athletes, coaches and spectators, but there’s another group of people helping keep…
Continue Reading AP source: Harden, 76ers agree on 2-year, $68 million deal
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about…
Continue Reading Transfer portal windows endorsed for final NCAA approval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Division I college football players would have two periods of time to enter the transfer portal and be immediately eligible to…
Continue Reading Semenya finishes 13th, doesn’t advance in 5,000 at worlds
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — In one way, this race was like so many in the past for Caster Semenya. When she crossed the…
Continue Reading Prosecutors probe Brazil’s Santos for illegal child work
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian prosecutors have opened an investigation into the powerful Santos soccer club for…
Continue Reading MLB All-Star Game wins night but draws record low ratings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic remains the most-watched all-star game in professional sports, even though it drew…
Continue Reading Former WFT safety Everett pleads guilty to reckless driving
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Former Washington safety Deshazor Everett pleaded guilty to reckless driving for his role in a crash that killed…
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