Asia’s One Championship will stage 4 more MMA events in the U.S. in 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One Championship intends to hold more events in the U.S. next year after a successful stateside debut last May. The…
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Manchester United picks Bruno Fernandes to be its new captain
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the new captain of Manchester United. The Premier League club announced the…
Continue Reading Hazing remains ingrained in team sports and experts say they see increase in sexualized attacks
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Georgia coach Kirby Smart remembers having his head shaved when he was a freshman football player at his…
Continue Reading UConn settles 9-year legal battle with soccer player who flipped off camera and lost her scholarship
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer UConn has settled a lawsuit filed by a former women’s soccer player who lost her scholarship for flashing…
Continue Reading Americans descend on New Zealand to cheer for the US women’s soccer team
By MAX RALPH Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — An estimated 20,000 Americans are coming to New Zealand for the Women’s World Cup…
Continue Reading Bipartisan trio of senators propose federal oversight of NIL compensation, athlete health care
By The Associated Press A bipartisan group of senators is proposing new oversight of college sports and the NCAA. A bill being worked would pre-empt…
Continue Reading American swimmer Regan Smith bounces back after dealing with letdown following world records
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Regan Smith raced to the top of the swimming world while still in her teens. She didn’t…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry touts his ‘Underrated’ mindset in new documentary on Davidson years
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When he was younger, Stephen Curry always heard the scrutiny about his size and stature and…
Continue Reading Lamprecht shines in front of mentor Oosthuizen to lead the British Open as an amateur
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Christo Lamprecht’s first ever round at a British Open was one the South African…
Continue Reading The Open: Local hero Matthew Jordan sends Liverpool crowds wild with dream start at his home club
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Thunderous applause, raucous cheers and not an empty seat in sight: it was the sort of atmosphere you might expect…
Continue Reading Fowler makes her Women’s World Cup debut on a significant night for the Australian and Irish teams
By CLAY WITT Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — So much was happening when Mary Fowler made her Women’s World Cup debut in Australia’s opening 1-0…
Continue Reading Australia’s 1-0 opening win at the Women’s World Cup gives a record crowd something to cheer about
By ABBY HALPIN AND ZEKE PALERMO Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Matildas supporters streamed toward Sydney’s Central Station chanting “Aussie…
Continue Reading Crawley blasts 189 as England leads Australia by 67 runs in 4th Ashes test with 6 wickets left
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Opener Zak Crawley has hit a rapid 189 as England dominated the second day of the fourth Ashes test to take a 67-run…
Continue Reading Kerr’s Women’s World Cup in doubt, but she still helps inspire Australia to win against Ireland
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Australia got off to a winning start at the Women’s World Cup by beating Ireland 1-0 despite the…
Continue Reading Women’s World Cup team from Philippines has American flavor
By ELLEN McINTYRE Associated Press DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — For a nation more than 7,000 miles from the United States, the Philippines boasts a…
Continue Reading The next chapter of Lionel Messi’s career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi will make his Inter Miami debut Friday at DRV PNK Stadium, ushering in…
Continue Reading Twenty20 is cricket’s streamlined format. It’s built for speed, entertainment and new fans
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer The first professional franchise cricket league in the United States has been launched this month. Curious…
Continue Reading A new cricket league is underway in the busy US sports market. Organizers believe it can stick
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) — A new U.S. pro cricket league has made its debut in Texas. Major League Cricket…
Continue Reading Tom Brady has always been looking for speed; he had to retire from the NFL to find it
Exclusive by Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady is an athlete who needs no introduction. He’s arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of all…
Continue Reading Tom Brady has always been looking for speed; he had to retire from the NFL to find it
CNN Exclusive by Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady is an athlete who needs no introduction. He’s arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of…
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