Associated PressSports Spanish soccer league tries again to stage game in MiamiAssociated Press - By ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer WriterUndeterred by the resistance it faced last season, the Spanish soccer league is trying again to take a regular season game to the United States. The Spanish soccer federation has been asked to allow Villarreal's
Associated PressSports Soccer star Rapinoe, boxer Shields win sportswomen of yearAssociated PressSoccer star Megan Rapinoe and boxer Claressa Shields have been honored as Sportswomen of the Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation. They won in the team and individual categories, the awards coming at
Associated PressBusiness Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandalAssociated Press - By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — An Atlanta businessman and former NBA referee was spared prison time Thursday after pleading guilty in a college basketball scandal that paid bribes to steer top athletes to certain schools
Associated PressNew York Liberty APNewsBreak: Liberty to play at Barclays starting in 2020Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty will have a new home next year — Barclays Center. Team executives told The Associated Press on Thursday the Liberty will play all their home games at the Brooklyn that
Associated PressSports Tale of 2 Cities: Sapporo likes race move; Tokyo not muchAssociated Press - By STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports WriterTOKYO (AP) — Sapporo officials are thrilled with a proposal to move next year's Tokyo Olympic marathons to the northern Japanese city to avoid the summer heat in the city. That was not the case in Tokyo,
Associated PressBradley Beal Wizards, Beal agree on 2-year, $72 million extensionAssociated Press - By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball WriterBradley Beal has agreed on a two-year extension worth nearly $72 million with Washington, a major victory for the Wizards and a move that will keep the All-Star guard out of free agency for at least the
Associated PressLos Angeles Rams Ramsey 'overjoyed' by LA move; Rams eager for long-term dealAssociated Press - By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports WriterTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams fully understand the risks they took in acquiring volatile cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The defending NFC champions believe the potential rewards are well
Associated PressJoe Maddon Joe Maddon returns to Los Angeles Angels as managerAssociated Press - By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports WriterANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joe Maddon is back under the halo. Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning former bench boss
Associated PressRoger Goodell Goodell: pass interference reviews are working as expectedAssociated Press - By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports WriterFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the new video review rule for pass interference is working as expected, with only obvious mistakes by officials being corrected. Through
Associated PressRyan Tannehill Vrabel: Titans switch to Tannehill at QB looking for sparkAssociated Press - By TERESA M. WALKER, AP Pro Football WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans want to jump-start an offense that has just one touchdown over the past 10 quarters, so they're turning to veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill and benching Mariota.
Associated PressSports Shields' brother charged in assault on Habazin's trainerAssociated PressFLINT, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor has filed an assault charge against the brother of boxer Claressa Shields in connection with an attack on the trainer for Ivana Habazin before the weigh-in for their fight.
Associated PressGary Sánchez Yanks' Boone defends catcher Sánchez as 'excellent' defenderAssociated Press - By JAKE SEINER, AP Sports WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone wasn't sure Wednesday what his lineup for the next day's Game 4 of the AL Championship Series would look like. Gary Sánchez will be behind the plate, though
Associated PressSports Girardi out, Brosius in as US manager for Olympic qualifiersAssociated PressDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Joe Girardi quit as manager of the U.S. baseball team trying to qualify for the Olympics before it played a single game. Girardi said Wednesday he is leaving to pursue a major league
Associated PressRyan Zimmerman There from the start for Nationals, Zimmerman in 1st SeriesAssociated Press - By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Sports WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Bottle of beer in hand, Ryan Zimmerman stood alone in the Nationals Park home clubhouse for a few moments, taking in the scene while his teammates celebrated reaching Washington's first
Associated PressSports Yanks' bullpen to be tested after rainout squeezes ALCSAssociated Press - By JAKE SEINER, AP Sports WriterNEW YORK (AP) — A rainy day in the Bronx has left a most daunting October test for the New York Yankees vaunted bullpen: four games, four days and already a deficit to overcome against the Houston Astros
Associated PressRyan Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick to start for Dolphins at Buffalo on SundayAssociated Press - By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports WriterDAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The winless Miami Dolphins have again changed starting quarterbacks because coach Brian Flores changed his mind. Ryan Fitzpatrick will make his first start since Week 2 when the Dolphins
Associated PressSports Walker adds 58 penalty shots at Senior LPGA for new ruleAssociated Press - By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf WriterThe rules have changed since Lee Ann Walker lasted played competitive golf. She found out the hard way. Walker shot rounds of 85 and 74 at the Senior LPGA Championship at French Lick Resort in Indiana.
Associated PressBusiness NCAA: College athletes graduating at record high rateAssociated PressINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Graduation rates among college athletes continue to hit record highs. The NCAA's most recent statistics, released Wednesday, show 89% of all athletes who enrolled in college in 2012
Associated PressSports NLCS sweep puts damper on Cardinals' 92-win seasonAssociated Press - By STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Sports WriterFrom one corner of a sullen clubhouse came the glass half full view of the St. Louis Cardinals' season. "People did not think we were going to be here," veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright said. "I think you
Associated PressAnna Blinkova Gauff loses opening match at Luxembourg OpenAssociated PressLUXEMBOURG (AP) — Coco Gauff lost her opening match at the Luxembourg Open in straight sets on Wednesday, just three days after winning her first WTA title in Austria. Eighth-seeded Anna Blinkova of Russia
Associated PressCollege Football AP Top 25 Podcast: Is Clemson being slighted by poll voters?Associated Press - By RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Football WriterClemson has slipped to No. 3 behind No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 LSU in the AP Top 25. Do the Tigers deserve better after two national championships in three seasons? On the latest AP Top 25 College Football
Associated PressSports Bulgaria arrests 6 soccer fans following racist actsAssociated PressSOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian police arrested six soccer fans Wednesday and identified 15 people linked to making racist gestures, including Nazi salutes, during a European Championship qualifying against
Associated PressSports League wants to move Barcelona-Madrid game to avoid protestsAssociated PressMADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer league wants Barcelona's game against Real Madrid to be moved out of the Catalan capital to avoid coinciding with a planned separatist rally. Separatist groups in Catalonia
Associated PressSports LEADING OFF: Storm over ALCS, Nats headed to World SeriesAssociated Press - By The Associated PressA major storm was moving into the New York area, putting Game 4 of the AL Championship Series in peril. The Astros lead 2-1 in the best-of-seven matchup after winning at Yankee Stadium 4-1 on Tuesday.
Associated PressWashington Nationals Nats sweep Cards; DC in World Series for 1st time since '33Associated Press - By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Sports WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — As the Washington Nationals moved a party 86 years in the making from their ballpark's infield to a booze-filled clubhouse, manager Dave Martinez paused near the dugout and thrust the
Associated PressSports Canada beats US 2-0, ends 34-year, 17-game winless streakAssociated Press - By IAN HARRISON, Associated PressTORONTO (AP) — The U.S. keeps coming up with underwhelming performances in its first year under Gregg Berhalter, whose tenure as American coach is starting to draw criticism. Canada beat the United States
Associated PressSt. Louis Cardinals Cardinals implode in 1st inning, swept by Nationals in NLCSAssociated Press - By STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Sports WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Shildt took the ball from Dakota Hudson and patted him on the back of the neck. Hudson was out of the game after recording one out on 15 pitches against eight Washington Nationals
Associated PressWashington Nationals What to watch in Washington: The debate or the Nats?Associated Press - By ASHRAF KHALIL, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday night presented a genuine televised quandary for many Washingtonians. On one hand there was the fourth Democratic presidential debate in a town that follows politics like other
Associated PressRyan Tannehill AP source: Titans to start Ryan Tannehill instead of MariotaAssociated Press - By TERESA M. WALKER, AP Pro Football WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Titans are making a change at quarterback in hopes of salvaging their season. Tennessee will start Ryan Tannehill at quarterback instead of Marcus Mariota on Sunday against
