Chairman says former TN governor perfect steward for Preds
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Herb Fritch wanted to start a transition away from his role as chairman of the…
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Haddad Maia into Eastbourne semis, eyeing 3rd title in a row
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Beatriz Haddad Maia was given a helping hand in her bid for a third straight grass-court title ahead of Wimbledon. The…
Continue ReadingEx-Manchester United star Patrice Evra wants to end violence against children and details his own experience of sexual abuse
By Ben Church, Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra says he wants to use his platform to tackle…
Continue Reading Q&A: Billie Jean King on Title IX’s 50th anniversary
By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Tennis great and champion for equality Billie Jean…
Continue Reading Richardson fails to make 100 final at the U.S. championships
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson appeared to have both her speed and swagger back for the U.S. track and field…
Continue Reading FIFA allows bigger 26-man squads for pandemic-era World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has approved 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar. The decision extends soccer’s…
Continue Reading Title IX: NCAA report shows stark gap in funding for women
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The number of women competing at the highest level of college athletics continues to rise along with an increasing…
Continue Reading Maurice took an unusual path to becoming Florida’s coach
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Paul Maurice’s journey toward becoming the new coach of the Florida Panthers included a…
Continue Reading LGBTQ students would get new protections under Biden plan
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer The rights of LGBTQ students would become enshrined in federal law and victims of campus sexual assault would…
Continue Reading WIMBLEDON 2022: A look at past comebacks by Serena Williams
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams plans to make her return to singles competition via a wild-card entry…
Continue Reading Johnson eyeing IndyCar, IMSA and Le Mans for 2023 schedule
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson heads to Watkins Glen this weekend for the six-hour IMSA endurance race…
Continue Reading WIMBLEDON 2022: Quiz, anyone? AP test on grass-court tourney
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — How much do you know about Wimbledon? The Associated Press gets you ready for the…
Continue Reading Former chairman of Swedish team Ostersund jailed for bribery
OSTERSUND, Sweden (AP) — The former chairman of Swedish soccer team Ostersund has been sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison for bribery. Swedish news…
Continue Reading Nigerian government allows basketball teams to play again
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Nigerian government has made a sudden U-turn and cleared its national…
Continue ReadingCoach dives into pool to rescue American swimmer Anita Alvarez at World Championships
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN American swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach at the FINA World Aquatic Championships in…
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky wins 1,500m free, earning record-extending 17th world title
By Issy Ronald, CNN Katie Ledecky won a record-extending 17th swimming world title with a comfortable victory in the 1,500m free in Budapest on…
Continue Reading NHL, players union, alumni association team up for NFT deal
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL, NHL Players’ Association and NHL Alumni Association are teaming up to get hockey into the NFT…
Continue Reading Rosenqvist staying with McLaren but could move to Formula E
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer McLaren has signed IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist to a multi-year contract extension but could shift the…
Continue ReadingCoach dives into pool to rescue American swimmer Anita Alvarez at World Championships
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN American swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach at the FINA World Aquatic Championships in…
Continue Reading German volleyball team refuses to play virus-hit China
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (AP) — Players on the German national volleyball team have forfeited a match for refusing to play China after after some…
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