No. 1 South Carolina leaning on its defense in NCAA tourney
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — No. 1 South Carolina is leaning on its defense to lead the way in the women’s NCAA…
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Tennessee back in women’s Sweet 16 after 6-year absence
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Lady Vols seem poised to once again be a force in women’s basketball…
Continue Reading Peru exec: MLS paid Polo fully after termination by Timbers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Portland Timbers midfielder Andy Polo’s contract was paid in full upon his dismissal from the team last month…
Continue Reading Tennessee extends coach Rick Barnes’ deal through 26-27
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has rewarded coach Rick Barnes for winning the Volunteers’ first Southeastern Conference Tournament…
Continue Reading IndyCar’s DeFrancesco out to change narrative after crash
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Devlin DeFrancesco wants to change the narrative surrounding the IndyCar rookie as just a rich kid playing…
Continue Reading New Virginia women’s basketball coach says ‘we can win here’
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Amaka Agugua-Hamilton says there is no reason why Virginia can’t be a winner…
Continue Reading Bills stand to lose Bates after OL signs Bears’ offer sheet
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Bills offensive…
Continue Reading Arozarena, Álvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewed
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Rookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan Álvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16…
Continue Reading France: 3 charged in European horse doping investigation
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say three people have been handed preliminary charges in a suspected horseracing doping ring as the result of a…
Continue Reading Blue Jays trade Grichuk and $9.7M to Rockies for Tapia
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Randal Grichuk and just over $9.7 million to the…
Continue Reading Arizona lawmakers vote to restrict trans athletes, surgeries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House has voted to prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban…
Continue Reading Baffert switches 4 Kentucky Derby hopefuls to other trainers
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Bob Baffert has transferred four of his promising 3-year-old colts to other trainers, which…
Continue Reading IIHF calls for ethics probe of Russian federation, Fasel
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The International Ice Hockey Federation council has referred the Russian Hockey Federation and former IIHF…
Continue Reading Watson visits Browns as 2nd grand jury declines to indict
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A second grand jury in Texas has declined to indict new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun…
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NYC lifts vaccine rule that blocked athletes from home games
New York City’s mayor exempted athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate Thursday, while keeping in place the rule for countless…
Continue Reading After thrilling playoffs, Hawks limping into NBA postseason
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks had such high hopes. After a surprising playoff run that came up just short of…
Continue Reading Hip surgery sidelines Blue Jackets G Korpisalo for season
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo requires hip surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. The…
Continue Reading Michigan law adds mandatory reporters after Nassar scandal
By ANNA LIZ NICHOLS Associated Press / Report for America LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Physical and occupational therapists, and athletic trainers are now…
Continue Reading Mariners bolster bullpen, sign Sergio Romo to 1-year deal
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have bolstered their bullpen signing veteran right-hander Sergio Romo to a one-year contract. The deal…
Continue Reading Lamont Paris takes over Gamecocks after leading Chattanooga
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer South Carolina has hired Chattanooga’s Lamont Paris as its men’s basketball coach. The school’s…
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