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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jada Williams was a social media star and a talented point guard when she moved with her mother from a Kansas City suburb to San Diego, looking to play basketball for a high school powerhouse and parlay her online prowess into endorsement deals. She found it all in California, which has [...]
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell spent much of his first day on the job speaking to his new players, knowing many of them had hoped this search would have a different outcome. His message to them was sympathetic but direct. "Change is inevitable," Fickell said during a welcome event before his introductory news [...]
Inflation isn't going to hurt the bankrolls of sports team owners. In fact, it may help. While the uber-rich will have to pay a little more for their eggs at the grocery store — just like everyone else — inflation isn't likely to affect the bottom lines at their sports properties. "I'm resting pretty easy [...]
Gambling has gone from the forbidden topic in the NFL to a key part of the league's present and future. The days of lobbying against widespread legalized sports betting, preventing broadcast partners from even discussing point spreads and even prohibiting players from holding a fantasy football convention because it was at a casino are firmly [...]
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — One of the greatest rivalries in sports seems set up for another classic. No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan will both be ranked in the top five of the AP poll for the 12th time when they meet Saturday at the Horseshoe in what's known as The Game. No [...]
Southern California and UCLA's pending moves to the Big Ten could give the league's existing members the opportunity to expand their recruiting maps and pursue more West Coast prospects. It will take some time for these moves to have that kind of impact, however. "I think ultimately it's probably going to be a little bit [...]
Aaron Rodgers has hit the ground in every NFL stadium except one. While the "frozen tundra" of Lambeau Field has delivered its share of bumps and bruises, the venues with artificial turf have been even rougher on Rodgers' nearly 39-year-old body. "I do think it's time to go all grass throughout the league," the four-time [...]
A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — begins Sunday in Qatar. Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, 29 [...]
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals moved one game above .500 before their bye week and, despite some significant injuries, are feeling pretty good about themselves. The Bengals improved to 5-4 with a 42-21 win over Carolina on Nov. 6 that was a more thorough beating than the score indicated. They did it without their best [...]
College athletic programs are reacting to soaring inflation the same way as everyone else — they’re looking for ways big and small to save money. In the Power Five, home of college sports’ biggest budgets and most considerable resources, schools are working with boosters and other partners to try to bridge the financial gap. Working [...]