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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina quarterback Phil Petty, who led Lou Holtz’s teams to consecutive Outback Bowl wins, has died. He was…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The drama is over and the decision is in: Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals have made a…

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The Breeders’ Cup will return to Santa Anita for a record 11th time in 2023. The world championships will mark their 40th…

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season worth more than $110 million that…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer PARIS (AP) — United Formula One drivers are determined to help stamp out abusive behavior from some fans…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — German soccer great Uwe Seeler has died. He was 85. Seeler led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells the AP that the Cleveland Browns have reached an agreement…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Britain will host a figure skating Grand Prix event for the first time after the International Skating Union awarded…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators offered forward Nino Niederreiter the perfect combination of a…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Prime Video’s crew for “Thursday Night Football” is nearly set, less than two months before its first…

HAUTACAM, France (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard responded to a series of attacks from defending champion Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de France and…

LONDON (AP) — The ATP men’s tennis tour is canceling all four of its tournaments held in China this year, citing COVID-19 restrictions. The…

LOURDES, France (AP) — Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has pulled out of cycling’s biggest race after testing positive for…

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena. The…

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Cologne has called for the exclusion of Belarusian teams from European competitions because of the…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo has not yet returned to preseason training with Manchester United because of what has been…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is demanding an explanation from UCLA officials about their move to the Big Ten Conference. Newsom…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. A…