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NFL schedule: Aaron Rodgers and New York Jets will face Minnesota Vikings in London on Oct. 6
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Rodgers will be facing a familiar opponent, albeit in a different uniform and in a new location. Rodgers and the New York Jets will kick off this year's slate of games in London, when they are the visiting team against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham...
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this season
Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday to stream games on Christmas Day. The streaming giant will have both games this year and at least one game in 2025 and ‘26. The matchups for this year’s games are expected to be released later Wednesday. ...
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says a woman should be a 'homemaker' in college commencement speech
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Pride month, working women, President Biden’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. The three-time Super Bowl...
Preakness favorite Muth ruled out of the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown after spiking a fever
BALTIMORE (AP) — Preakness favorite Muth has been ruled out of the race after spiking a fever, removing a horse trained by Bob Baffert and potentially giving Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan a clearer path through the second leg of the Triple Crown. The Maryland Jockey Club...
FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA moved Wednesday toward ending decades of soccer tradition by ordering a review of its policy that currently blocks domestic league games being played in other countries. Fans are likely to object to their teams' home matches potentially being moved thousands of...
The WNBA's challenge: How to translate the Caitlin Clark hype into sustained growth for the league
The stars seemingly have aligned for the WNBA with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese joining the ranks of A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and others. The league is getting unparalleled attention. Now the challenge for the WNBA after opening its 28th season Tuesday night is...
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP '24: What golf was talking about the last time at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A look back at the trending topics in golf the last time the PGA Championship was held at Valhalla in 2014: Tiger Woods nearly a no-show Tiger Woods had the first of what would be four back surgeries early that year and had played only three...
Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other memorabilia from Augusta Masters
CHICAGO (AP) — A former warehouse assistant for the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia pleaded guilty on Wednesday to transporting millions of dollars worth of stolen Masters tournament memorabilia and historic items, including one of Arnold Palmer's iconic green jackets. ...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco's McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close Tuesday night. Ohtani’s 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win against the Giants landed above the brick facade in right-center for the longest home...
Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing
It was untreated anxiety and depression that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard blamed for his alcohol abuse, a problem that reached the point where he needed to step away from hockey. He made a decision to leave the Avalanche and enter the NHL/NHLPA player assistance...
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Kyle Larson warns gamblers not to waste their money on him despite Indy 500 betting odds
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson's parents took a swing by the Arrow McLaren merchandise truck at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and quickly alerted their superstar son to a potential problem. “They were like, ‘Man, if I was your teammates I’d be pretty pissed because it's...
Premier League clubs to discuss a proposal to scrap the use of video review
The Premier League's 20 clubs will discuss a proposal to scrap the use of video review — or VAR — for refereeing decisions. Wolverhampton has submitted a resolution to trigger a vote at the league’s annual general meeting on June 6. If at least 14 of the 20 clubs vote in favor,...
Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other memorabilia from Augusta Masters
CHICAGO (AP) — A former warehouse assistant for the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia pleaded guilty on Wednesday to transporting millions of dollars worth of stolen Masters tournament memorabilia and historic items, including one of Arnold Palmer's iconic green jackets. ...
The Giants will be making their 'Hard Knocks' debut on a new series focusing on the offseason
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants are appearing on a new version of “Hard Knocks.” The Giants, HBO, NFL Films, Skydance Sports announced Wednesday the team will be the focus of a five-part series that follows general manager Joe Schoen and members of the team’s front office...
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is holding out hope for a 'really good ending' despite league turmoil
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — With the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference in question, commissioner Jim Phillips expressed optimism Wednesday that the league can still be salvaged. The path forward is unclear, but not without hope. “You have to stay optimistic,...
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this season
Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday to stream games on Christmas Day. The streaming giant will have both games this year and at least one game in 2025 and ‘26. The matchups for this year’s games are expected to be released later Wednesday. ...
Mariners activate Dominic Canzone off injured list. J.P. Crawford getting closer to return
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone was activated Wednesday after missing a month with a left shoulder injury. Canzone was placed on the injured list on April 15 with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall. Canzone played...
Robby Albarado is 'living vicariously' through Mystik Dan from the Kentucky Derby to the Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Robby Albarado had never entered the Kentucky Derby winner's circle during two decades as a jockey that included more than 34,000 races and 5,000 victories. It's bad luck in that profession to go in without winning that prestigious race, though he did not mind...
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington brings Jaylen Carey with him from James Madison
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington has landed a second portal transfer in as many days, this time forward Jaylen Carey following him from James Madison to his new job. Byington was hired by Vanderbilt after coaching James Madison to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He added guard...
Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb believes he can balance his new coaching job with his national radio show
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Doug Gottlieb believes he can effectively balance coaching Green Bay and hosting a national sports radio show. Gottlieb discussed his new arrangement during his introductory news conference Wednesday as the longtime broadcaster moves into the coaching ranks....
