New coach Venables handles early test at No. 9 Oklahoma
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brent Venables has shown steady, early confidence as Oklahoma’s new head football coach.…
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Jaguars release veteran NT Malcom Brown, save $3M in 2022
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran defensive tackle Malcom Brown, a move that…
Continue Reading Ryan Blaney signs long-term extension with Team Penske
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Team Penske signed Ryan Blaney to a multiyear contract extension ahead of his final…
Continue Reading AP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress
By ROB MAADDI and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writers Two people familiar with the negotiations tell the AP that talks between the NFL and NFL Players…
Continue Reading Chiefs’ Jones, Hardman leave practice early with injuries
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones, starting wide receiver Mecole Hardman and backup running back Jerick McKinnon left…
Continue Reading Venus Williams back in US Open after being given wild card
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open this year after being given a wild card into what…
Continue Reading Howley, Klecko, Riley finalists for Pro Football HOF
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley are finalists for the Pro Football…
Continue Reading Daniels out as Rangers president after 17 years leading club
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jon Daniels is out as president of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers after 17…
Continue Reading Oakland A’s release SS Andrus, bring up INF Neuse
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday. Andrus, who turns 34 on Aug. 26, hit .237 with…
Continue Reading Jets’ Brown aims to prove he’s still a top-notch left tackle
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Duane Brown was simply exploring his job options two weeks ago while visiting…
Continue Reading Ronaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has received a police caution after footage was posted online of the Manchester United forward…
Continue Reading Former Phillies manager Joe Girardi to join Cubs TV booth
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has joined Marquee Sports Network as an game analyst for the Chicago Cubs, one of…
Continue Reading No. 4 Clemson counting on ‘Avengers’ D-line for a title run
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 4 Clemson’s run of six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles and College…
Continue Reading Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers fans on Wednesday finally got to see what they had been hoping for…
Continue Reading Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with D Jack Johnson
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the…
Continue Reading Charlotte FC announces plans for permanent headquarters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte FC says it will house the club’s permanent training facility and business operations headquarters in Charlotte,…
Continue Reading Nairo Quintana gets Tour de France DQ for opioid use
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time Tour de France runner-up Nairo Quintana has been disqualified from the 2022 edition for misuse of an opioid…
Continue Reading Carl Nassib happily back with Bucs after being selective
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carl Nassib couldn’t be happier playing with Shaq Barrett again even if their…
Continue Reading Mead, Oberdorf, Putellas on UEFA best player award shortlist
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European Championship stars Beth Mead and Lena Oberdorf are competing with Alexia Putellas on the shortlist for the UEFA…
Continue Reading Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed…
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