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NM St coach: 'They made a statement by hiring a guy like me'
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State's new coach said Sunday his focus is on rebuilding the culture of a program that was shut down in midseason after back-to-back scandals. “I think they made a statement when they hired a guy like me,” said Jason Hooten, who came from Sam...
Scandal-plagued China soccer hit by new corruption probes
BEIJING (AP) — China’s scandal-plagued football association has been rocked by new corruption probes into its chiefs of discipline and competition. The sports ministry on Friday said Wang Xiaoping, director the CFA's Disciplinary Committee, and Huang Song, were both “suspected...
Ethics agency to better protect gymnasts for LA Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — Created to help protect athletes after the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal, the sport’s international investigations agency has set new safeguarding standards with a view to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation published a “Gymnasts...
Manchester United sale: Deadline extended for 2nd bids
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bidders trying to buy Manchester United have been given more time to submit second offers for the iconic soccer team. The deadline for the latest round of bids had been set for 9 p.m. Wednesday, but American merchant bank Raine has agreed to an...
NWSL embarks on 11th season boosted by World Cup excitement
The National Women's Soccer League embarks on its 11th season this weekend with players looking to capitalize on the excitement building ahead of the Women's World Cup while also trying to move on from the turbulence of the last two seasons. “It’s a big year of women’s soccer...
Spanish federation sides against Barcelona over payments
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation has joined the long list of entities deciding to take legal action against Barcelona in the corruption case. Prosecutors last week formally accused Barcelona of alleged corruption, fraudulent management and falsification of documentation...
US Soccer: Berhalter eligible to coach after investigation
NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to stay on as the U.S. men’s national team coach after a report by a law firm determined he did not improperly withhold information about a 1992 domestic violence allegation involving the woman who later became his wife. The...
Coverage of Blackhawks scandal earns AP story of the year
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Associated Press Sports Writer Jay Cohen coverage of the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal won Story of the Year honors in the annual contest for AP staffers judged by the Associated Press Sports Editors. The judges said Cohen's story on...
Prosecutors accuse Barcelona of corruption in ref payments
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Prosecutors have formally accused Barcelona of corruption because of its payments of millions of euros over several years to a company that belonged to the vice president of Spain's football refereeing committee. The decision, made official on Friday, was...
Report: Barcelona to be accused of corruption for payments
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Prosecutors will accuse Spanish soccer club Barcelona of corruption because of its payments to the vice president of the refereeing committee, the daily newspaper El Pais reported Tuesday. Prosecutors did not immediately confirm the accusations and said...
