Penguins goalie Jarry eager to put injury woes behind him after signing a 5-year deal
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is welcoming the pressure that comes with his new…
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Legal headaches could just be starting at Northwestern, WVU with Fitzgerald, Huggins, experts say
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer The legal headaches could only be starting for ex-Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald and West Virginia’s…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Svitolina loses at Wimbledon despite getting a big boost from the boisterous crowd
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The boisterous backing from the normally genteel crowd at Wimbledon was booming.…
Continue Reading New York Islanders promote Rick Kowalsky to head coach at Bridgeport of AHL
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders promoted Rick Kowalsky to head coach of the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League. The…
Continue Reading Ben An opens with 61 at Scottish Open with hope for more links golf
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Byeong “Ben” Hun An doesn’t have a spot in the British Open next week. He might…
Continue Reading Jets agree to 4-year, $96 million contract extension with All-Pro Quinnen Williams, AP source says
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the deal says All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and the New York Jets…
Continue Reading Africa’s World Cup qualifying draw launches new format and at least 9 teams towards 2026 event
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer Nigeria and South Africa have been drawn in the same World Cup qualifying group in a re-shaped African competition…
Continue Reading Coyotes cutting ties with new free agent Galchenyuk following arrest on multiple charges
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have placed newly signed free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk on…
Continue Reading Olympic gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas says she is aiming for the 2024 Paris Games
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around gymnastics title, is taking aim at the 2024 Games…
Continue Reading Christian Pulisic signs with US-owned AC Milan to revive his club career before home World Cup
MILAN (AP) — Christian Pulisic will attempt to revive his sagging club career at American-owned AC Milan leading into a home World Cup in the…
Continue Reading Soccer players’ union FIFPRO eyes 2023 World Cup as catalyst to professionalize women’s game
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Global soccer players’ union FIFPRO has published analysis of its members’ workload during the…
Continue Reading Cubs-Rangers highlight opening day matchups on March 28 as MLB announces 2024 schedule
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs will be at Texas in the only interleague matchup on Major League Baseball’s traditional opening day on March 28…
Continue Reading Germany’s competition authority OKs 50-plus-1 rule limiting outside takeovers of soccer clubs
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — German soccer’s 50-plus-1 rule designed to prevent the outside takeover of clubs has been given…
Continue Reading March Madness expansion discussed by NCAA committee but no deal imminent
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee discussed possible expansion of March Madness at its meetings this week but…
Continue Reading Ion Izagirre soloes to victory in lively Tour de France stage as Vingegaard keeps overall lead
BELLEVILLE-EN-BEAUJOLAIS, France (AP) — Ion Izagirre has won the 12th stage of the Tour de France after a long breakaway. It is his second career…
Continue Reading SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey agrees to contract extension through 2028
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference and Commissioner Greg Sankey have agreed to a contract extension through 2028. Financial terms…
Continue Reading Former Temple coach Tonya Cardoza returning to UConn, among two assistant hires
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Former Temple head coach Tonya Cardoza is returning to a former job as an assistant to Geno…
Continue Reading Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton among undrafted players shining in summer league
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. is among several undrafted players making an impact in the Las Vegas…
Continue Reading Rory McIlroy says he’d rather retire ‘if LIV Golf was the last place on Earth to play golf’
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy said on Thursday that he would rather retire than compete on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour even if it…
Continue Reading Men and women to receive equal prize money at cricket’s biggest events
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Men’s and women’s teams will receive equal prize money at cricket’s biggest tournaments with immediate effect.…
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