National Sports News

Red River Rivalry returns as the name for the Texas-Oklahoma football matchup

DALLAS (AP) — The Red River Rivalry is back. The name, that is. The game itself never went anywhere.

Jul 17, 2023 4:55 PM Read more >

LSU's success in baseball, women's hoops ramps up pressure on Kelly

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Kelly and LSU face much higher expectations going into his second season as coach.

Jul 17, 2023 4:49 PM Read more >

Putellas quits Spain training after 30 minutes, raising injury questions

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be fit to play against Costa Rica in their opening match at the Women’s World Cup on Friday.

Jul 17, 2023 4:47 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 17, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

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 3:45 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 3:30 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 3:04 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.

Jul 17, 2023 3:02 PM Read more >

Nike permanently ends sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada

Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

Jul 17, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Vanderbilt adds John Calipari's son, Brad, to basketball staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Calipari's son is joining a Southeastern Conference staff, just not at Kentucky.

Jul 17, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >