Brazil court detains a Peruvian soccer coach accused of racist acts
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian judge ordered a Peruvian fitness coach with soccer club Universitario remain in…
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Sponsor offers 20,000 free tickets to Women’s World Cup as New Zealand sales lag
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A sponsor is giving away 20,000 tickets to Women’s World Cup matches as sales in New Zealand remain sluggish in a…
Continue Reading MLB All-Star Game draws record-low viewership for 2nd year in row
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s All-Star Game drew a record low in viewers for the second straight year. The National League’s 3-2 win over…
Continue Reading Big 12 notebook: Oklahoma State loses lot of starters in transfer portal; Title game staying put
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State has had plenty of turnover in the transfer portal. The Cowboys lost at…
Continue Reading C.R. Roberts, who led USC to victory over Longhorns in segregated Texas, has died at 87
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — C.R. Roberts helped Southern California beat Texas with a record-setting performance in a 1956…
Continue Reading Syracuse RB LeQuint Allen to return next month after suit against school settled, reports say
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen will rejoin the team next month after reaching a settlement in his lawsuit against the…
Continue Reading Messi mania engulfs Miami over the arrival of the Argentine soccer superstar
By GISELA SALOMON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A hamburger and drink combination called the Lionel Messi. A huge sketch of the soccer star’s…
Continue Reading SRX all-star racing series returns on relaunched ‘Thursday Night Thunder’ on ESPN
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer The SRX series of all-star racing returns to ESPN with the relaunch of “Thursday Night Thunder,” the program…
Continue Reading Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas to become minority owners of English club Leeds United
GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are set to become minority owners of English soccer club Leeds United. Spieth and…
Continue Reading Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan are among the semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Two-time winning Super Bowl coaches Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan and team owners Robert Kraft and Virginia McCaskey are among…
Continue Reading Dodgers and Padres will open the 2024 MLB season in Seoul, South Korea, on March 20-21
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play Major League Baseball’s first regular-season games in South Korea, opening…
Continue Reading There have been 175 sports-betting violations since 2018, 17 active investigations, NCAA head says
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NCAA has found 175 infractions of its sports-betting policy since 2018, and there are 17…
Continue Reading Dodgers acquire pitcher Tyson Miller from Brewers for cash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash. To make room on the…
Continue Reading Sean Casey optimistic broadcast experience can translate into role as Yankees hitting coach
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Casey went directly from enjoying a 12-year big league career to sitting in the MLB Network…
Continue Reading Did Alcaraz’s father film Djokovic during practice at Wimbledon? Alcaraz says probably
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz says he wouldn’t be surprised if his father had been spotted filming Novak Djokovic during practice…
Continue Reading In Greece, 7 get life for stabbing death of fan that triggered crackdown on soccer violence
By COSTAS KANTOURIS Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Seven men in northern Greece have been sentenced to life in prison after being…
Continue Reading A year in as Big 12 commissioner, Yormark says ‘open for business’ was about more than expansion
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brett Yormark says the Big 12 being open for business was about more than just…
Continue Reading Natasha Howard, Arike Ogunbowale have double-doubles, Wings rip Lynx 107-67
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Natasha Howard scored 28 with 14 rebounds, Arike Ogunbowale also had her first career double-double and the Dallas Wings blew…
Continue Reading Liberty blow lead, top Fever in overtime 95-87 to advance to Commissioner’s Cup final
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored eight of her 34 points in overtime and the New York Liberty clinched a berth in the Commissioner’s Cup…
Continue Reading Spencer Knight back on ice for Panthers, taking first steps toward return
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight went to a Blink-182 concert, made some sushi with teammates and got to see some…
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