EXPLAINER: Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Griner?
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia and it’s unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between…
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As college sports evolve, what will be NCAA president’s job?
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The NCAA is looking for a new president. Mark Emmert will step down from the job no later than June 2023.…
Continue Reading After surprising playoff run, Hawks take a big step backward
by PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks fought hard just to make the playoffs. They battled to the very last second…
Continue Reading US to play Uruguay in June 5 World Cup warmup at Kansas City
CHICAGO (AP) — The United States will play 13th-ranked Uruguay in a June 5 soccer exhibition at Kansas City, Kansas. That completes the schedule…
Continue Reading Panthers owner: Coach Matt Rhule has my full support
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper threw his support behind struggling head coach Matt…
Continue Reading Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat’s fifth-year option
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat’s fifth-year option as expected. Sweat was…
Continue Reading Manning funds Ga. Tech scholarship honoring Demaryius Thomas
ATLANTA (AP) — Peyton Manning has set up a scholarship at Georgia Tech honoring former teammate Demaryius Thomas. The NFL receiving great died in…
Continue Reading Noble to retire even if West Ham makes the Champions League
LONDON (AP) — West Ham great Mark Noble will stick to his decision to retire at the end of the season even if the team qualifies for the Champions…
Continue Reading Bucs, as expected, pick up 5th-year option on LB Devin White
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year contract option on Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White, who has 15 sacks,…
Continue Reading Buffalo’s high-scoring Dyaisha Fair transfers to Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — High-scoring Buffalo guard Dyaisha Fair has transferred to Syracuse. The Rochester, New York native averaged 23.1 points over…
Continue Reading Cyclones’ Otzelberger promotes Schmidt to assistant coach
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has promoted Nate Schmidt from recruiting and player development…
Continue Reading Russian seeks to keep senior role at skating federation
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A Russian official is among the candidates for the International Skating Union’s elections in…
Continue Reading High-scoring Gaudreau powering Calgary Flames into playoffs
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Johnny Gaudreau is playing at a different level this year with the Calgary Flames. Gaudreau has a career-best 39 goals…
Continue Reading Florida fires women’s soccer coach Tony Amato after 1 season
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has fired women’s soccer coach Tony Amato and changed direction less than a year…
Continue Reading Top of NFL draft could lack skill position players
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer This year’s NFL draft has the chance to be unlike any other in recent years with a possible long wait before…
Continue Reading Brazil to face Japan in Tokyo in pre-World Cup friendly
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil will play a friendly against Japan as part of its preparations for the World Cup in Qatar. The Brazilian soccer…
Continue Reading Hearing officer recommends 2-year NYRA ban for Bob Baffert
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice has recommended a two-year suspension for trainer Bob Baffert for…
Continue Reading Dalila Eshe named the women’s basketball coach at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Dalila Eshe, who helped lead the Princeton women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach, has been…
Continue Reading AP source: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extension
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially have ruled out taking a left tackle with the top…
Continue Reading Bulls rule out LaVine, Caruso for Game 5 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Bulls won’t have guards Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso available when they try to keep their season alive in Game 5 of…
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