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Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points
Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops, and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her illustrious WNBA career Thursday night. The 41-year-old became the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points, hitting the mark with a long 3-pointer during...
2-time champion Germany out of Women’s World Cup after 1-1 draw with South Korea
Brisbane, Australia — Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Colombia meant Germany needed a win to advance. Led by captain Alexandra Popp, Germany created...
Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia
PERTH, Australia — Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round, creating yet more history at the global tournament. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go beyond the group stage at the Women’s World Cup, and the only one of...
Florida State will consider leaving the ACC without ‘radical change’ to revenue model, school’s president says
Florida State President Rick McCullough believes the Seminoles will have to consider leaving the Atlantic Coast Conference unless there is a “radical change to the revenue distribution.” McCullough made his remarks at a board of trustees meeting Wednesday, stoking more speculation that FSU is poised to break a grant of...
Ohio State coach Ryan Day isn’t ruling out playing both QBs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day hopes to pick a new starting quarterback in the first couple weeks of preseason camp, but the Ohio State coach won’t rule out playing two QBs if the competition doesn’t produce a clear winner by the Sept. 2 opener at Indiana. “Somebody has to emerge...
Expanded Women’s World Cup leads to earlier drama for highly ranked teamsVideo
MELBOURNE, Australia — Frequent Women’s World Cup title contenders like the United States, Germany and Brazil are used to win-or-go-home scenarios — but rarely this early in the tournament. The high-stakes must-win-or-draw matches for top teams began in group play this year, in part thanks to the ripple effects of...
Big Ten having preliminary conversations about more expansion if Pac-12 crumblesVideo
A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble, two people familiar with the conversations told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the...
Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison as NASCAR Hall of Fame selections
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson and former crew chief Chad Knaus, who combined to win a record-tying seven Cup Series championships, were selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday. They will be joined by longtime driver Donnie Allison, who was voted in on the pioneer ballot. Johnson, 47,...
USWNT no longer a World Cup favorite after disappointing group stage performance
The U.S. women’s national team is in the World Cup’s knockout stage … just barely … after drawing with Portugal to finish second in Group E. The Americans, two-time defending World Cup champions, were a few inches away from a premature flight home from New Zealand after Portugal hit the...
Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers accused of betting on Cyclone sportsVideo
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers has been accused of gambling on Cyclones sports events, including a football game, and was charged Tuesday with tampering with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling. The criminal complaint said Dekkers placed 366 online bets worth more...
U.S. lacking magic of 2019 team thus far at Women’s World CupVideo
The United States clearly is not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The Americans have advanced to the knockout stage at this edition of the tournament, but just barely after a 0-0 draw with Portugal in their final group match. After the final whistle Tuesday night,...
Elliott among drivers looking to claim 1 of 4 remaining spots in NASCAR playoffsVideo
Chase Elliott has four races remaining to save his season. The 2020 NASCAR champion has raced for the title each of the last three years but has yet to claim a spot in the 16-driver playoff field for 2023. NASCAR’s most popular driver missed six races early after breaking his...
Column: On the verge of missing the playoffs, Justin Thomas learning about meritocracy the hard wayVideo
As much as Justin Thomas is trying to look ahead at what he hopes lies around the corner, two memories confronted him Tuesday at the Wyndham Championship. It was in 2009 when Thomas made his PGA Tour debut at this tournament as a 16-year-old on a sponsor exemption. He opened...
Stewart Cink is a new American face for the Ryder Cup back room
The Ryder Cup task force that sought continuity has occasionally run the risk of being a closed shop with so many repeat faces in golf carts. Stewart Cink is a new addition to the club. Zach Johnson appointed him his fifth and final assistant captain for this year’s matches at...
Lauren James scores twice as England routs China 6-1 at the Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY — With two goals and three assists, Lauren James made a big impact as England advanced to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday with a 6-1 rout of China. The Chelsea forward scored her second and third goals of the tournament with two wonderful strikes...
Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale
MELBOURNE, Australia — Four months ago, Jamaica’s players felt unprepared for the Women’s World Cup, blaming inadequate support from their soccer federation for leaving them without proper practice time or pay. They turned to crowdfunding, which has raised nearly $100,000 to help cover their travel expenses to Australia. Now, they’re...
U.S. slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup. Ana Capeta nearly scored for Portugal in stoppage time but her shot hit the left post and the United States escaped with a uninspiring 0-0 draw Tuesday night that got them through...
Relieved Americans escape and move on at the Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Ana Capeta hit the post, a miss that saved the Americans in the Women’s World Cup. Both the United States and Portugal were scoreless in stoppage time in Tuesday night’s Group E finale. Capeta, who had substituted in just two minutes prior, nearly gave Portugal a...
Northwestern hiring veteran college coach Skip Holtz as temporary special assistant
Northwestern is hiring veteran college football coach Skip Holtz, who has won two straight USFL championships with Birmingham, to a temporary role as special assistant to interim head coach David Braun, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition...
U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for 1st time in Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherlands, there’s a real chance the Americans can be eliminated in group play for the first time in tournament history....
‘That’s all I wanted’: How U.S. soccer stars had the support to thrive as moms
The little girl didn’t care that her mother had just lost an important game. She didn’t care about the league table, the Golden Boot race or the San Diego Wave’s long winless streak either. None of that matters when you’re 3 years old. “She wants to kick the ball around,...
Video: WWE’s Damian Priest is money in the bankVideo
In WWE it’s one of the most exciting annual storylines, the Money in the Bank. The person holding the briefcase with a contract for a title match whenever they want is like a license to steal, often resulting in the cash in for their title shot when the title holder...
As ACC seeks calm, new beginning, forces in college athletics continue to disrupt
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On the way to Charlotte early last week, and to the ACC’s annual preseason football kickoff, all was quiet off of John D. Swofford Lane. The street, only about 250 feet long, extends a little ways off the Grandover Parkway, which itself runs parallel to I-85 for...
Megan Rapinoe adjusts to role as reserve for U.S. in final Women’s World CupVideo
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Megan Rapinoe is adjusting to her new role at the Women’s World Cup, even if it means she’s not on the field as much as she’d like to be. The outspoken 38-year-old known for her eclectic hair colors and the iconic victory pose she struck at...
Chris Buescher wins at Richmond, secures spot in NASCAR playoffsVideo
RICHMOND, Va. — Chris Buescher pulled away on a restart with three laps to go to win at Richmond Raceway on Sunday and snag one of the final spots in NASCAR’s playoff field. Buescher led 88 laps and was ahead by nearly six seconds when a caution came out with...
