Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end. Finding a solution is proving to be a …
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By JOHN ZENOR
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2/28/24
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Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted Wednesday that the Super Bowl champions are overdue for some much-needed upgrades to their practice facilities after the NFL Players Association issued its annual …
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By DAVE SKRETTA and STEVE MEGARGEE
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2/28/24
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A new set of rules for the block/charge call in college basketball has helped open up the game. Defenders can no longer slide in front of a driving player and expect to get a call. A charge now is …
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By JOHN MARSHALL
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2/28/24
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Shane Pinto has sparked the Ottawa Senators since returning from his half-season gambling suspension
Shane Pinto has been nearly a point-a-game player for the Ottawa Senators since returning from his half-season suspension for violating the NHL’s gambling policy. Pinto and his teammates are still …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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2/28/24
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Saudi Arabian soccer's international ambitions for clubs including Super Leagues aired at conference
Saudi Arabia sees placing its soccer clubs in more international games including Super Leagues as key to achieving the kingdom’s ambitions in the sport. A debate on the emerging power of Saudi …
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By GRAHAM DUNBAR
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2/28/24
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NFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13. …
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By ROB MAADDI
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2/28/24
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'What NIL stands for: Now it’s legal': Ruling frees booster-backed groups to negotiate with recruits
The NCAA claimed that if a court barred it from enforcing rules against name, image and likeness compensation being offered to recruits it would make an unmanageable situation even worse. Those who …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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2/28/24
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LIV Golf has made it official: Anthony Kim is joining the Saudi-funded league. He'll be competing the rest of the season as a wild card. That means Kim won't be affiliated with any of the 13 teams. …
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2/28/24
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Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the men’s professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings. The latest move into sports …
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By HOWARD FENDRICH
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2/28/24
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Even before Logan Sargeant finished his rookie Formula 1 season, a set of expectations were given to the American on what he needed to do to keep his ride at Williams. It still took until December …
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By JENNA FRYER
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2/28/24
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Talor Gooch knows all about sports that are louder. He's with LIV Golf and is the reigning individual champion. Now he's investing in a Professional Bull Riders team in Oklahoma, a sport that …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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2/27/24
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Esmery Martinez of Arizona is The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s college basketball. The fifth-year forward had 17 points and nine rebounds in the Wildcats' win over …
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By The Associated Press
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2/27/24
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Chris Kirk defends his title at the Cognizant Classic this week. He's reminded of his long road back from alcoholism and depression. And he's grateful for help along the way. Since he returned from a …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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2/27/24
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Formula 1 great Lewis Hamilton says he kept his Ferrari move so closely guarded that he didn’t even tell his parents until the day it was announced. The British driver rocked the F1 world when it …
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By The Associated Press
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2/27/24
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All signs point toward Anthony Kim ending his 12-year absence by playing on the LIV Golf circuit in Saudi Arabia. The latest indication is a video tease from Greg Norman. The short video shows vague …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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2/26/24
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New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes emerged pain-free from his first spring training appearance. Cortes says being healthy is the most important thing after he allowed two runs on seven hits in 2 …
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By The Associated Press
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2/26/24
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Now it’s Houston’s turn at the top of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Cougars moved to No. 1 for the first time this season in Monday’s latest poll. They climbed one …
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By AARON BEARD
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2/26/24
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Toronto's Auston Matthews is on pace to become a rare member of the 70-goal club. He has 52 through 56 games, more than dozen ahead of anyone else in the NHL. Matthews set a record for the fastest …
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By MARK ANDERSON and PAT GRAHAM
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2/26/24
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A still-unresolved investigation into the boss of Formula 1’s champion team is overshadowing the start of the new season this week at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Red Bull team principal Christian …
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By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
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2/26/24
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Texas rose to its highest ranking in more than a year in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday after another week of shakeups amongst the top teams. The Longhorns moved up two spots …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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2/26/24
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