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Serena Williams to host The ESPYs in July

May. 14, 2024 17:04 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to the sports spotlight to host The ESPYS in July. The retired 23-time major tournament winner will be the fourth woman to helm the show honoring the past year’s achievements, athletes and moments. The ESPYS will air July 11 from...

Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double; facing Keys in the quarters

May. 13, 2024 16:43 PM EDT

ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek remained on course for an uncommon Madrid-Rome double after beating Angelique Kerber to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Monday. It was a ninth straight win for Swiatek, and the two-time Rome champion will next face Madison Keys after the...

A'ja Wilson and Nike announce the Las Vegas Aces star is getting a signature shoe

May. 11, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

By The Associated Press (AP) — Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces prepared to play a preseason exhibition against the Puerto Rican national team at South Carolina, where...

The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money case

May. 09, 2024 18:03 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case denied a second request from defense attorneys to declare a mistrial over porn actor Stormy Daniels' testimony, which concluded Thursday. Judge Juan M. Merchan, echoing his denial Tuesday of the defense’s initial...

Former students of the for-profit Art Institutes are approved for $6 billion in loan cancellation

May. 01, 2024 11:38 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday said it will cancel $6 billion in student loans for people who attended the Art Institutes, a system of for-profit colleges that closed the last of its campuses in 2023 amid accusations of fraud. Saying the chain lured...

Oregon's Sports Bra, a pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms

Apr. 27, 2024 16:27 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On a recent weeknight at this bar in northeast Portland, fans downed pints and burgers as college women's lacrosse and beach volleyball matches played on big-screen TVs. Memorabilia autographed by female athletes covered the walls, with a painting of U.S. soccer legend Abby...

Two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza retires from tennis

Apr. 20, 2024 15:42 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza announced she's retiring from professional tennis at age 30 after an extended time away from the court. “I feel that it is time to retire and open up a new chapter in my life,” the former world No. 1 told a news conference...

Danielle Collins follows Miami title with championship at Charleston Open

Apr. 07, 2024 18:01 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Danielle Collins is loaded with confidence and belief in what she can accomplish in her final season after following her Miami Open title with the Charleston Open championship on Sunday. Collins powered past 11th-ranked Daria Kasatkina for a 6-2, 6-1 victory...

LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says 'I didn't want to be basic'

Apr. 03, 2024 23:18 PM EDT

Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound. LSU star Angel Reese, who is known for her eyelash extensions, painted fingernails and ferocious play in the paint, formally declared for the WNBA draft on Wednesday. Her announcement comes two days after the Tigers' season ended with a loss to Caitlin...

AT&T marketing chief on March Madness and Caitlin Clark's supernova run

Apr. 01, 2024 08:04 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Who do you have winning your college basketball bracket? The head of AT&T’s marketing is hoping that you’ll respond by asking, “For which tournament?” The telecommunications giant is once again sponsoring the men’s and women’s college basketball...