National Sports
Men to compete in artistic swimming for first time at Paris Olympics
By Stephen Wade, The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) – Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May and other male synchronized swimmers – now called artistic swimmers – have heard the putdowns before. But they’re getting the last laugh. Men have competed in synchro at the lower levels for decades. Now they’re being included in the Olympics, meaning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aces look to maintain historic pace in 2nd half, repeat as WNBA champions
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
The Las Vegas Aces are on a historic pace heading into the second half of the season and have shown no signs of letting up. With 19 wins in their first 21 games, the Aces sit atop the WNBA standings and have the top offense and defense in the league. “Just staying focused on what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSU’s success in baseball, women’s hoops ramps up pressure on Kelly
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Brian Kelly and LSU face much higher expectations going into his second season as coach. He can look in the mirror for raising those standards after winning the Southeastern Conference ‘s Western Division title in his debut year. The success of fellow LSU coaches in their second seasons didn’t help either. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Putellas quits Spain training after 30 minutes, raising injury questions
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be fit to play against Costa Rica in their opening match at the Women’s World Cup on Friday. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner has played only six matches as a substitute for Barcelona since April when she returned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red River Rivalry returns as the name for the Texas-Oklahoma football matchup
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
DALLAS (AP) – The Red River Rivalry is back. The name, that is. The game itself never went anywhere. Allstate was announced Monday as the new title sponsor of the Texas-Oklahoma football matchup played every year at the Cotton Bowl amid the Texas State Fair in Dallas. And with it comes the return of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of English soccer club Leeds United
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United. Leeds United announced Monday that the English Football League had approved the sale of the club to 49ers Enterprises, allowing for “an immediate transition of ownership.” Leeds was relegated from the Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors waive guard-forward Joe Wieskamp
By The Canadian Press on July 17th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have waived guard-forward Joe Wieskamp, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old had signed a multi-year deal with Toronto on Feb. 11 after a pair of 10-day contracts in January. Wieskamp appeared in nine games for the Raptors last season, totaling nine points, four rebounds and three assists in 50 minutes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zheng double bagels Errani in first round of Palermo Open
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
PALERMO, Sicily (AP) – Second-seeded Zheng Qinwen eased past Sara Errani with a double bagel in the opening round of the Palermo Open on Monday. Zheng beat the Italian 6-0, 6-0. The Chinese player will next face France’s Diane Parry, who eliminated another Italian in qualifier Aurora Zantedesch 6-4, 6-3. Eighth-seeded Julia Grabher of Austria ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Northwestern football players hire civil rights attorney to investigate hazing
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Eight former Northwestern football players have retained attorneys following a hazing scandal that led to the firing of coach Pat Fitzgerald and criticism of university leadership for its initial response to the allegations. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the Chicago-based Levin & Perconti personal injury law firm announced Monday that they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEC commissioner calls on Congress to set national standards for athlete compensation
By The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey made clear Monday that only Congress can truly set a national standard for name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics. Sankey said NIL isn’t a partisan issue and that state legislatures haven’t yet enforced their NIL laws, some of which would bar the NCAA and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA to operate a 2nd women’s postseason tourney for teams that don’t make NCAA Tournament
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on July 17th, 2023
The NCAA announced Monday it is creating another women’s college basketball tournament that it will operate like the men’s NIT as a second option for 32 teams that do not make the NCAA Tournament. The Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament, which will be first held this season, brings the men’s and women’s NCAA postseason opportunities to ... Read More »
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