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…
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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.…
Continue Reading Flamengo ends Arturo Vidal’s contract early pending move to Athletico Paranaense
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian soccer club Flamengo announced on Thursday the termination of its contract with veteran Chilean midfielder Arturo…
Continue Reading Dele Alli: Soccer star says he was molested during chaotic childhood. Two decades later he entered rehab.
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — England soccer international Dele Alli says he recently spent six weeks in rehab to help with his mental…
Continue Reading McIlroy says he’d retire if LIV Golf was the only place to play
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy is laughing off a Saudi-backed idea that he and Tiger Woods own LIV Golf…
Continue Reading Ons Jabeur is in a second consecutive Wimbledon final. She plays Marketa Vondrousova for the title
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There was a time — a year ago; six months ago, even — that Ons Jabeur might not…
Continue Reading Markéta Vondroušová reaches first Wimbledon final with straight sets victory over Elina Svitolina
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Markéta Vondroušová reached her first Wimbledon final after a scintillating performance against Ukrainian Elina…
Continue Reading Barcelona’s new defender Íñigo Martínez pledges to ‘work as hard as the next guy’
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Central defender Iñigo Martínez says he’s prepared to “work as hard as the next guy” for Barcelona. The 32-year-old…
Continue Reading Christopher Eubanks hoping to ‘ride this momentum out’ as his dream Wimbledon run comes to an end
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Christopher Eubanks’ thrilling run at Wimbledon has come to an end, but the American tennis star wants to…
Continue Reading ITF appoints Conchita Martínez as tournament director for Billie Jean King Cup finals
LONDON (AP) — Former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martínez has been named tournament director for the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Twelve national…
Continue Reading IOC declines to give Russia and Belarus formal invitations to Paris Olympics 1 year out
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC says Russia and Belarus won’t get a formal invitation to the 2024 Paris Olympics when more than 200…
Continue Reading Sheffield United makes 1st signing after Premier League return and Young joins Everton
LONDON (AP) — Sheffield United has made its first signing since returning to the Premier League by bringing in Tunisia international Anis Slimane…
Continue Reading Is Novak Djokovic the favorite at Wimbledon? Of course he is
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic will carry winning streaks of 33 matches in a row at Wimbledon and 26…
Continue Reading Christopher Eubanks hoping to ‘ride this momentum out’ as his dream Wimbledon run comes to an end
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Christopher Eubanks’ thrilling run at Wimbledon has come to an end, but the American tennis star wants to keep…
Continue Reading Famed ESPN analyst Dick Vitale diagnosed with vocal cord cancer
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — ESPN analyst Dick Vitale says he has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer. “I’m sorry to share that I received…
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