National Sports

San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of English soccer club Leeds United

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The owners of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United.

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Raptors waive guard-forward Joe Wieskamp

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.

Jul 17, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Zheng double bagels Errani in first round of Palermo Open

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.

Jul 17, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Former Northwestern football players hire civil rights attorney to investigate hazing

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.

Jul 17, 2023 4:04 PM Read more >

SEC commissioner calls on Congress to set national standards for athlete compensation

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.

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Nike permanently ends sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada

Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

Jul 17, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Italian TV commentators face sanctions for racist and sexual remarks at swim worlds

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Two commentators for Italy’s state television face disciplinary procedures for making sexual and racist remarks live on air.

Jul 17, 2023 2:07 PM Read more >

Sports apparel giant Nike permanently ends partnership with Hockey Canada

Sports apparel giant Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

Jul 17, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Maine timeline would allow online, mobile sports wagering to begin in November

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Temporary licenses for sports betting in Maine could be issued by November, allowing the long-awaited launch of mobile and online wagering, officials said Monday.

Jul 17, 2023 1:41 PM Read more >

Golf has long been about making connections. That won't change in an LIV-PGA Tour world

Kerry Bowie's daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate.

Jul 17, 2023 1:37 PM Read more >