Black head coaches in FBS drop slightly heading into 2023
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Deion Sanders was the star attraction in this year’s class of new Black coaches taking over major college…
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Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson is joining the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $177 million, seven-year…
Continue Reading Colts bench Ryan for 2nd time, will give Foles starting job
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Foles will replace 37-year-old Matt Ryan as the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback…
Continue Reading Run, run, run: Air Force plays Baylor in Armed Forces Bowl
By The Associated Press Armed Forces Bowl: Baylor (6-6) vs. Air Force (9-3), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Baylor…
Continue Reading Astros sign veteran OF Brantley to 1-year, $12M deal
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley has signed a one-year, $12 million deal to remain with the…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Inside the proposed sale of the Suns and Mercury
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Mat Ishbia’s career basketball statistics at Michigan State went like this: He averaged 0.6 points, 0.3…
Continue Reading Hawks’ Schlenk steps down as president, Fields assumes lead
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks president Travis Schlenk is stepping down and moving into an advisory position. General manager Landry Fields will…
Continue Reading Russian hurdler stripped of 2012 Olympics gold for doping
MONACO (AP) — Russian 400-meter hurdler Natalya Antyukh will lose her gold medal from the 2012 London Games because of doping. It puts American…
Continue Reading Judge appointed Yankees captain after reaching longterm deal
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge has been appointed captain of the New York Yankees after agreeing to a $360 million,…
Continue Reading Olympic downhill champion Beat Feuz announces retirement
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic downhill champion Beat Feuz has announced his retirement from skiing after 16 seasons. He says the classic events…
Continue Reading Esports seen as pathway to boost diversity in STEM careers
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — As a kid, Kevin Fair would take apart his Nintendo console, troubleshoot issues…
Continue Reading Blatter criticizes Infantino’s plans for World Cup formats
BERLIN (AP) — Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticized plans by his successor Gianni Infantino for a 48-team World Cup and an expanded…
Continue Reading Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored the…
Continue ReadingNew York Yankees name superstar Aaron Judge 16th captain in franchise history
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The New York Yankees named superstar outfielder Aaron Judge as the 16th captain in franchise history, Yankees managing…
Continue Reading9/11 survivors’ group vows to protest at Masters if Augusta National doesn’t reconsider decision allowing LIV Golf series participants to play
By Jack Bantock, CNN A coalition of families and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks says it will protest at the “front door” of…
Continue ReadingPep Guardiola says Lionel Messi is the best player of all time
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Manchester City manager and Lionel Messi’s former coach Pep Guardiola has reiterated his belief that the Argentina…
Continue ReadingCapturing Lionel Messi’s viral moment: The story behind the most liked photo on Instagram, told by the photographer who took it
By Matias Grez, CNN Lionel Messi sits on Sergio Aguero’s shoulders, both hands clasped firmly on the World Cup trophy as he holds it aloft. A…
Continue Reading Walk-off Sunday: 3 games end with TDs on 1 day for 2nd time
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer For the second time ever Sunday, three NFL games ended with a winning touchdown on the final play on the same…
Continue ReadingPittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris, known for ‘Immaculate Reception,’ dead at age 72
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who was arguably best known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history…
Continue Reading Jokic’s latest triple-double leads Nuggets past Grizzlies
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his second straight triple-double to…
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