US Olympic marketing chief Lisa Baird is NWSL commissioner
The marketing executive who branded the U.S. Olympic squad “Team USA” will now try to turn American women’s soccer playe...
Serie A’s biggest match could be played in empty stadium
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte probably won’t have to sit through a torrent of boos when he returns to Tur...
Kobe Bryant handprints, other memorabilia up for auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Some key Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including two of his Los Angeles Lakers uniforms and cement handprints...
No. 10 Creighton’s streak puts 1st Big East title in sight
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A season that started with low expectations could finish at unprecedented heights for Creighton.The 1...
Joel Embiid sprains shoulder, Sixers lose to Cavs 108-94
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers suddenly have a lot more to worry about than their poor road record or playoff s...
Bregman becomes 7th Astros player hit by pitch in 5 games
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston’s Alex Bregman was hit on the back by a breaking ball from St. Louis reliever Ramon...
Idaho moves closer to ban on transgender women in athletics
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho moved closer Wednesday to banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite w...
Whistleblower in Michigan doctor sexual abuse case to speak
1 of 3FILE- In an undated photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, Andy Hrovat is...
Deep wide receiver class jockeying at NFL scouting combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — If your favorite NFL team doesn’t have a Tyreek Hill, Julio Jones or Courtland Sutton streaking down...
Dobbins, Taylor add another chapter to running back rivalry
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor and J.K. Dobbins spent three seasons vying for the title of Big Ten’s best running b...
Azubuike leading No. 1 Kansas back on top of college hoops
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton had just finished watching Udoka Azubuike bully his way to 19 po...
AP Top 25 Podcast: Georgia’s Smart move targets Alabama
Georgia coach Kirby Smart is trying to turn his program into the Alabama of the SEC East. His latest move to make that h...
The Honda Classic is much more than ‘The Bear Trap’
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — PGA National’s signature test is a three-hole span on the back nine called “The Bear Tra...
Sharapova retires from tennis at age 32 with 5 Slam titles
Maria Sharapova was a transcendent star in tennis from the time she was a teenager, someone whose grit and groundstrokes...
Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers and the Japanese government went on the offensive Wednesday after a senior IOC mem...
Manchester City files appeal against UEFA ban at CAS
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Manchester City has filed an expected appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against ...
As luge season winds down, USA’s Emily Sweeney looking ahead
Luge’s World Cup campaign ends this weekend in Germany, where most of the best 100 sliders in the sport will be looking ...
LeBron’s 40 bests Zion, sends Lakers past Pelicans 118-109
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 40 points and eight rebounds in his first career meeting with Zion Williamson while ...
Antetokounmpo leads Bucks by Raptors in East finals rematch
TORONTO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 19 points and 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 22 points and the Milwaukee B...
Childress, Demon Deacons stun No. 7 Duke 113-101 in 2OT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Childress shook off an awful shooting start, hit a tying 3-pointer late in regulation...
Quickley scores 30 as No. 8 Kentucky downs Texas A&M 69-60
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Immanuel Quickley had a career-high 30 points and made eight 3-pointers, also a career-bes...
Column: A noisy West Coast swing not all about the golf
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The PGA Tour delivered plenty of drama during the West Coast swing.Most of it was outside the ropes.A...
76ers’ Simmons out at least 2 more weeks with back injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss at least two more weeks with nerve issues in his lowe...
Ayres enjoys new fame after earning win as emergency goalie
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — David Ayres is still adjusting to new-found stardom after winning a game as the emergency goaltende...
Burrow shows Cincy some love, NFL teams drool over receivers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Who wouldn’t want to follow in the footsteps of John Elway and Eli Manning? Joe Burrow, that’s who.T...
Tagovailoa looking forward to going full speed in March
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa climbed up a couple stairs, then walked to the podium without a hitch Tuesday.It was ...
Alonso returns to McLaren for another shot at Indy 500
Fernando Alonso will again attempt to complete motorsports’ Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May wi...
Remy Martin revs up his hair-raising game for Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Remy Martin’s bloom of hair has an ebullient quality to it, shimmying as he shakes a defender, boppi...
IOC member casts doubt on postponing or moving Tokyo Games
TOKYO (AP) — A senior member of the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday that if it proves too dangerous to hold...
Swimming authorities worked to protect Sun Yang from ban
GENEVA (AP) — International swimming authorities worked to protect three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang from being banne...