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Italian TV commentators face sanctions for racist and sexual remarks at swim worlds
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) – Two commentators for Italy’s state television face disciplinary procedures for making sexual and racist remarks live on air. Italy’s RAI state television received numerous complaints from viewers following comments made during a broadcast of the diving competition at the world aquatics championships in Japan on Monday. Journalist Lorenzo Leonarduzzi and technical ... Read More »
1 responseMaine timeline would allow online, mobile sports wagering to begin in November
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Temporary licenses for sports betting in Maine could be issued by November, allowing the long-awaited launch of mobile and online wagering, officials said Monday. The Maine Gambling Control Unit has submitted proposed rules governing sports betting to the attorney general’s office for review, and the state will be poised to act ... Read More »
1 responseGolf has long been about making connections. That won’t change in an LIV-PGA Tour world
By Will Graves, The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
Kerry Bowie’s daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate. And while their schedules are jammed, at some point this summer Bowie plans to take them to Franklin Park in the heart of Boston, place a golf club ... Read More »
1 responseRob Hatch elected next board chair of Own The Podium
By The Canadian Press on July 17th, 2023
OTTAWA – Alberta businessman Rob Hatch has been elected the next chair of Own The Podium’s board of directors. Own The Podium was established before the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., to help get Canadian athletes on the podium. OTP continues to provide technical assistance to national sport organizations ... Read More »
1 responseVanderbilt adds John Calipari’s son, Brad, to basketball staff
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – John Calipari’s son is joining a Southeastern Conference staff, just not at Kentucky. Brad Calipari, 26, has been hired as Vanderbilt’s director of on-court player development, Commodores coach Jerry Stackhouse announced on Monday. “Brad is a talented, young coach who has worked hard to prepare himself for this opportunity,” Stackhouse said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports apparel giant Nike permanently ends partnership with Hockey Canada
By The Canadian Press on July 17th, 2023
Sports apparel giant Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada. Nike was one of several major partners that paused its sponsorship deal with Canada’s governing hockey body in 2022 amid heavy criticism of Hockey Canada’s handling of sexual assault allegations and settlement payouts. Nike’s decision comes almost two weeks after equipment brand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawler returns to Blue Bombers, eligible to play following time on suspended list
By The Canadian Press on July 17th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Kenny Lawler is returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is eligible to play again. The team had placed the six-foot-two, 199-pound wide receiver on the suspended list June 1. He is set to return to practice on Tuesday and make his season debut on Thursday, the team said in statement. The Bombers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial begins for former New Mexico athletics director on embezzlement charges
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Jury selection began Monday in the trial of former University of New Mexico athletic director Paul Krebs on embezzlement charges. Krebs left the university in 2017 amid questions over spending and was later indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges that stemmed from allegations that he used public money for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays sign first-round draft pick, shortstop Arjun Nimmala
By The Canadian Press on July 17th, 2023
TORONTO – Shortstop Arjun Nimmala has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 17-year-old prospect was the 20th overall pick of this year’s Major League Baseball draft. Nimmala spent the past four seasons playing at Strawberry Crest High School in Dover, Fla. The six-foot-one, 170-pound Tampa native finished the 2023 season with 35 hits and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hertha Berlin suspends goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck as police investigate fight
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
BERLIN (AP) – Hertha Berlin suspended goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck while police investigate his alleged involvement in a fight with another man who later needed hospital treatment. Gersbeck was suspended “until further notice” according to a decision by Hertha managing director, Thomas E. Herrich, and sports director, Benjamin Weber, on Monday. “The reason for the suspension ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers
By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – When Bob Bowman was coaching the world’s greatest swimmer, he’d be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool. Screaming, berating and belittling were an accepted part of the package. Given that Michael Phelps won 23 Olympic gold medals, Bowman had little reason to question his ... Read More »
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