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MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Olympic bronze medalist Kaori Sakamoto of Japan took a comfortable lead over Belgium’s Loena Hendrickx and American…

PARIS (AP) — France coach Fabien Galthié is set to sign a contract extension to keep him in his role through the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Galthié…

LONDON (AP) — Undefeated Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov has withdrawn from his upcoming title defense to stay in his native…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield was once the No. 1 overall pick. He’s not anyone’s choice at the moment.…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — There will be quite a reunion when Kansas and Providence join Iowa State and Miami at…

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Prosecutors in France say 26 people have been arrested in relation to a suspected doping ring in horse racing. The Bordeaux…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian and Belarusian swimmers have been banned from competing at the world championships because of the war in…

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale has declared himself in “very good shape” and ready to play “whatever is necessary” for Wales in its…

ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A man suspected in the weekend killing of former Argentina rugby player Federico…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is jumping into the conversation about a transgender swimmer who won a collegiate…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — UEFA is exploring fresh action against Russia to thwart a bid to host soccer’s European…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have announced their signing of former Rockies shortstop Trevor Story to make the deal official. Story…

By The Associated Press Hendrick Motorsports is off to a consistent start in NASCAR’s top series. William Byron became the third winner in five…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer Georgia women’s basketball coach Joni Taylor is leaving for Southeastern Conference rival Texas A&M. The Lady…

LONDON (AP) — Authorities say 29 people were taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties after a “high quantity of chlorine gas” leaked…

LONDON (AP) — Russian Olympic athletes who participated in a rally supporting President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine are facing a…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The owners of the Chicago Cubs, who are bidding for Premier League club Chelsea, touted their…

LONDON (AP) — The teenage Russian figure skater at the center of a doping scandal at last month’s Beijing Olympics will skate in a competition…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Three-point conversions, an alternative option for the onside kick and a best-of three play shootout in overtime…