Pierson back to Texas Tech as coach after long WNBA career
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Plenette Pierson is returning to Texas Tech to be an assistant coach at her alma mater after spending most of the past 20…
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Hamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreck
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Denny Hamlin posted a clip on Twitter late Sunday that essentially mashed up his beef with…
Continue Reading Browns’ Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
By JUAN A. LOZANO and TOM WITHERS Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A 24th woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland…
Continue Reading Álvarez, Astros finalize $115M, 6-year deal through 2028
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Outfielder Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros finalized a $115 million, six-year contract…
Continue Reading Ethereal Road, Howling Time will not run in Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — The projected field for the Belmont Stakes is down to eight after two withdrawals the day before the post position draw. Neither…
Continue Reading Under new management: Can weekend sweep stop Phillies swoon?
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Los Angeles Angels and enter a pivotal stretch to revive…
Continue Reading Phelps, Vonn among those heading to US Olympic & Para Hall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Lindsey Vonn, Michelle Kwan, Mia Hamm, Billie Jean King and the late Pat Summitt are among the nine individual women…
Continue Reading Jack Nicklaus to become honorary citizen of St. Andrews
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jack Nicklaus is returning to St. Andrews in July to become an honorary citizen. And this time…
Continue Reading Son scores as South Korea beats Chile 2-0 in friendly
DAEJEON, South Korea (AP) — Son Heung-min has marked his 100th international appearance with a goal to help give South Korea a 2-0 win over 10-man…
Continue Reading Blatter, Platini finally going to court in FIFA fraud trial
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini’s 11-day trial on charges of defrauding soccer governing body…
Continue Reading Neymar nets penalty as Brazil beats Japan 1-0 in friendly
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Brazil has defeated Japan 1-0 in a friendly thanks to a penalty by Neymar in the 77th minute after he…
Continue Reading Final case tied to college bribery scandal heads to trial
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A father accused of bribing a Georgetown University tennis coach to help get his daughter…
Continue Reading Coco Gauff’s ranking to career-high 13th; Nadal up to 4th
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — American teenager Coco Gauff has moved up to a career-best No. 13 in the WTA rankings after her…
Continue Reading Sapporo rejects holding referendum over bidding for Olympics
By YURI KAGEYAMA and STEPHEN WADE Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s northern city of Sapporo has rejected holding a referendum to give voters…
Continue Reading Auburn-UCLA regional title game suspended by lightning
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The championship game of the Auburn Regional has been suspended due to lightning and will resume Monday. Auburn had a 9-0 lead…
Continue Reading Stanford stays alive with 8-4 victory over Texas State
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Carter Graham hit two home runs, Drew Bowser hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the seventh inning and No. 2 overall seed…
Continue Reading Dodgers show they have depth in addition to stars
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer With all the former MVPs on their roster, it feels almost unfair when the Los Angeles Dodgers get major…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Angels’ skid at 11, Mets vs Padres, Ray slumps
By The Associated Press Mike Trout is mired in the worst slump of his brilliant career and the Angels are one loss from matching their longest skid…
Continue Reading Rock sparks Texas A&M past TCU 15-9 for Super Regional berth
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Dylan Rock hit a three-run homer in a five-run seventh and added a two-run double in a seven-run ninth as No. 5…
Continue Reading Texas routs Air Force 10-1, advances to Super Regionals
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dylan Campbell hit two solo home runs, Ivan Melendez added a two-run shot and No. 9 overall seed Texas rolled to a 10-1…
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