Jamaican great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says the Paris Games will be her fifth and final Olympics. The 37-year-old sprinter, who won two gold medals at 100 meters and another in the 4x100 relay, told …
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By The Associated Press
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2/9/24
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Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball, potentially for the entire season. That's according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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2/8/24
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Adolis García and the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a $14 million, two-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing for the AL Championship Series MVP and the World Series …
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS
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2/8/24
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Mikaela Shiffrin to skip World Cup ski races in Andorra to allow injured left knee more time to heal
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin will skip giant slalom and slalom races this weekend in Andorra to give her knee more time to mend. Shiffrin is chasing her sixth overall World Cup title this …
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By PAT GRAHAM
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2/7/24
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Nick Saban is joining ESPN’s “College GameDay," the long-running Saturday pregame road show he appeared on as a guest so frequently during his 17 seasons as Alabama coach. The network announced …
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By The Associated Press
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2/7/24
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College football’s busy recruiting calendar created a particularly hectic first few weeks on the job for all the head coaches who switched schools over the last month. Nick Saban's retirement last …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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2/7/24
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Nebraska softball is enjoying a surge in popularity with the addition of pitching phenom Jordy Bahl. She shocked the college softball world last June when she announced her transfer to the …
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By ERIC OLSON
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2/7/24
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José Altuve and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29. Houston announced a new multiyear deal for Altuve on Tuesday without disclosing financial …
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By RONALD BLUM
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2/6/24
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A judge has kept in place NCAA rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation being used as a recruiting inducement, denying a request for a temporary restraining order by the states of …
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By TERESA M. WALKER and RALPH D. RUSSO
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2/6/24
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Kyle Larson is coming off the longest test session of his IndyCar career. Larson was behind the wheel of his Arrow McLaren ride for more than four hours at Phoenix Raceway on Monday. The NASCAR star …
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By MARK LONG
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2/6/24
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JuJu Watkins of USC is The Associated Press national player of the week in women's college basketball. The freshman guard scored 51 of her team's 67 points in an upset victory over then-No. 4 …
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By The Associated Press
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2/6/24
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An English Premier League title race rich with narratives is shaping up to have a thrilling finish. The top three of Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are separated by just two points with 15 …
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
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2/6/24
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The San Francisco 49ers are concerned about the condition of the practice field they have been assigned for Super Bowl week. A person familiar with the concerns says the team believes the field on …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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2/5/24
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What a week for global motorsports. It started last weekend with a 24-hour race that wasn't a full 24 hours. A week later, Red Bull is investigating its Formula One team principal for alleged …
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By JENNA FRYER
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2/5/24
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UConn, Purdue and North Carolina stay atop AP Top 25; South Carolina joins for first time since 2017
Reigning national champion Connecticut, Purdue and North Carolina remain atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third consecutive week. The new poll also includes …
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By AARON BEARD
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2/5/24
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Energy drink maker Red Bull says it is investigating Christian Horner, the team principal of its Formula One team, over an allegation of misconduct toward a team employee. The company said it was …
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By JENNA FRYER
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2/5/24
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Iowa is back at No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. It’s the second time in a few weeks that the Hawkeyes have been second in the poll. The spot hasn’t been kind to …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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2/5/24
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Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick took out a full-page newspaper ad to thank Boston fans for their support during his time on the New England sideline. The ad that ran in Sunday’s Boston Globe …
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By JIMMY GOLEN
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2/4/24
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The Premier League title race just got a lot tighter. Arsenal benefited from two second-half errors from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker to claim a 3-1 victory over the league leaders. Arsenal …
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
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2/4/24
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When they acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes, the Baltimore Orioles sent a message to their own fans. Not to mention the rest of baseball. They made it clear they weren’t resting on their …
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By NOAH TRISTER
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2/2/24
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