Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team hasn’t negotiated in…
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AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations
By JOE REEDY and RALPH D. RUSSO AP Sports Writers The Big Ten’s next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Two people…
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“Field of Dreams” game returns to Iowa on Thursday for second year
It’s that time again for lovers of the nation’s pastime on the baseball diamond with the second-ever Major League Baseball game coming to Iowa.…
Continue Reading Sale out for year after breaking wrist in bike accident
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale broke his right wrist in a bike accident over the weekend…
Continue Reading Naming rights deal takes Paul Brown name off Cincy stadium
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The home of the Cincinnati Bengals will no longer carry the name of team founder and NFL pioneer…
Continue Reading Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana joins Everton from Lille
LONDON (AP) — Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has joined Everton from Lille after taking advice from his international teammate Romelu Lukaku.…
Continue Reading Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready…
Continue Reading Slovakian tennis player Martin suspended in doping case
LONDON (AP) — Tennis player Andrej Martin has been suspended for failing a doping test at a competition. The International Tennis Integrity Agency…
Continue Reading British track coach banned for life for sexual misconduct
LONDON (AP) — The coach who helped British track and field star Jessica Ennis-Hill to Olympic and world titles has been effectively banned for life…
Continue Reading Leipzig turns to Salzburg again, signs teenage forward Šeško
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has announced the signing of teenage forward Benjamin Šeško who will move next year from Salzburg. It’s the…
Continue Reading Judge hits No. 44, Yankees beat Mariners 9-4 to stop skid
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson went deep and drove in three runs, and the New York…
Continue Reading Wood, Giants beat slumping Padres 1-0 after overturned call
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Not all the San Francisco Giants were convinced they had nailed Brandon Drury at the plate,…
Continue Reading Yankees DH Matt Carpenter fractures left foot on foul ball
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — New York Yankees designated hitter Matt Carpenter broke his left foot when he fouled off a pitch…
Continue Reading Pandemic fuels sports biking boom in cycling nation China
BEIJING (AP) — Lindsay Mo couldn’t go to her gym after Beijing shut down indoor sports facilities in May because of a coronavirus outbreak. So…
Continue Reading Gallen’s pitching, Marte’s hit lift D-backs over Pirates 3-0
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Diamondbacks did a little throwback to the 1980s on Monday night, swiping bags, bunting for…
Continue Reading Suarez strikes out 8, outduels Irvin as Angels edge A’s 1-0
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — José Suarez added a second changeup to his pitching repertoire this season and it has…
Continue Reading Thompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals 6-3
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel…
Continue Reading Bassitt hounds Reds, Marte homers early, Mets win again 5-1
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt scattered eight hits over eight innings and Starling Marte hit a two-run homer in the…
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2022 Brawley Football preview: Wildcats looking for a fresh start
The Brawley Wildcats are coming off a very successful season in 2021. Which included nine wins, four wins in the Imperial Valley League, a Bell Game…
Continue Reading Dallas clinches playoff berth behind Mabrey’s career-high 31
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 31 points, Teaira McCowan had 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the…
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