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After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers
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.
1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern leaders stemming from a hazing scandal
A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school's leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job.
WNBA first-time All Star Aliyah Boston front-runner for rookie of the year honors
Aliyah Boston just wanted to fit in as a WNBA rookie.
Mikael Ymer banned for 18 months by CAS after missing 3 out-of-competition doping tests
Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer was banned for 18 months on Tuesday for missing three out-of-competition doping tests in a 12-month period.
Ryan Giggs cleared in domestic violence case after prosecutors pull out of retrial
Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs' retrial on charges of domestic violence will not go ahead this month after prosecutors pulled out of the case.
Paris Olympic organizing head says budget 'under control' a year ahead of 2024 Games
The operating budget for the Paris Olympics is "under control," the president of the organizing committee said Tuesday.
Ireland preparing for difficult debut in Women's World Cup opener against co-host Australia
Overwhelming demand for tickets meant co-host Australia's opening match at the Women's World Cup had to be shifted to the tournament's biggest stadium, where it's set to be played in front of an expected record crowd of 82,500.
Cathy Freeman, Australia's iconic Olympian, pays Matildas a surprise visit before Women's World Cup
During a recent team trip to Melbourne, Tony Gustavsson, head coach of Australia's national women's soccer team, called a meeting. Instead of leading the Matildas through a tactical discussion, he told the players he had different plans for the evening.
Mariners get clutch 2-out hits from Kelenic and Suarez in a 7-6 win over the Twins
Frustrated and shut down by All-Star Sonny Gray for the first four innings, the Seattle Mariners changed their approach to solve one of the top pitchers in the American League.
Wong drives in career-best three runs, Pivetta strikes out 13 as Red Sox beat Athletics 7-0
When moved to the bullpen in May, Nick Pivetta stuck with the same mindset he had as a starter determined not to let the change affect how he helped the Red Sox.
Nationals place RHP Hunter Harvey on injured list with elbow strain
The Washington Nationals placed reliever Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right elbow strain.
Biden to host WNBA champions after star slams him for lack of White House invite
President Biden invited the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Monday to the White House after one of its star players slammed him for a lack of invite or recognition.
Giants, running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension
Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Monday's deadline for franchised players, leaving the star running back with the option of playing for the tag-mandated $10.1 million salary or maybe taking the season off.
SEC commissioner calls on Congress to set national standards for athlete compensation
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.
Josh Jacobs, Raiders fail to reach long-term deal
Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, who led the NFL in rushing last season, failed to reach an agreement on a long-term extension by Monday's deadline, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
