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Minami Katsu sets course record, takes 2-shot lead in Shanghai
Minami Katsu carded a course-record 11-under 61 on Friday to seize a two-stroke lead after the second round at the Buick LPGA Shanghai event.,Katsu moved to 13-under after collecting 12 birdies against one bogey at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club. The 27-year-old Japanese golfer capped her scintillatin...

Magic Johnson named Tournament of Roses grand marshal
NBA legend Magic Johnson was named grand marshal of the 2026 Tournament of Roses and is set to participate in the 137th Rose Parade on New Year's Day as well as in pregame ceremonies of the 112th Rose Bowl Game at Pasadena, Calif.,Johnson, 66, was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002 after 1...

Inter Miami D Jordi Alba to retire at end of season
Spanish legend and Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of the season.,Alba, 36, starred at Barcelona before reuniting with former teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets with the Herons.,Alba's announcement comes just weeks after Busquets confirmed tha...

Four-time champ Darlington Nagbe retiring after 15 MLS seasons
Columbus Crew midfielder and four-time MLS Cup champion Darlington Nagbe will retire at the end of the season, the player and club announced Tuesday.,Nagbe, 35, ranks fifth in MLS history with 444 regular-season matches and has tallied 38 goals and 48 assists since being drafted No. 2 overall by the...

Bruins to retire former captain Zdeno Chara's No. 33
The Boston Bruins will retire the number of longtime captain Zdeno Chara on Jan. 15 before their game against the Seattle Kraken.,Chara wore No. 33 from 2006-20 after he was signed as a free agent on July 1, 2006. He was named captain that fall and held the role for 14 seasons, second in team histor...

Report: Grand Slam Track paying off debts via new investment
Grand Slam Track has begun paying off millions of dollars in debt through emergency financing from its existing investors, Front Office Sports reported Friday.,The embattled startup league launched in April and staged three events before canceling its final meet in June.,In August, founder and forme...

Hawaii governor envisions 'partnership' with UFC in Aloha Stadium District
If Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has his way, the state's New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) will play host to UFC, but not until at least March 2029, when the multi-purpose stadium is slated to be open for business.,Green met with UFC president Dana White and UFC BMF champion and Hawaii nati...

Report: NCAA Tournament considering expansion agreement
Madness is not only reserved for March when it comes to college basketball.,Continued reports suggest the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is set to eventually expand, with the latest coming from On3 on Thursday that said the NCAA is considering a 76-team field that could arrive by 2027.,The current...

High-profile caddie Geno Bonnalie to make debut with new golfer this weekend
Former Joel Dahmen caddie Geno Bonnalie will be working with another golfer for the first time in over a decade this weekend, as Bonnalie will make his return to the PGA Tour by caddying for Isaiah Salinda at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Miss.,Bonnalie gained some fame when he starre...

Avalanche D Erik Johnson retires after 17 seasons
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 NHL seasons.,The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft by St. Louis, Johnson won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022.,Johnson, 37, recorded 348 points (95 goals, 253 assists) and 555 penalty minutes in 1,023...

3-time All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard to retire with Colts
Three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard officially will retire from the NFL this weekend.,The Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday that Leonard will call it a career at halftime of their home game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. He will hold a press conference that morning at Luca...

Gael Monfils retiring after '26 season: 'Completely at peace'
Gael Monfils will retire after the 2026 season, ending a two-decade career as one of the most popular and entertaining players on the ATP Tour.,The 39-year-old Frenchman has won 13 singles titles and earned more than $24 million in prize money since his 2004 debut. His best finishes at Grand Slam ev...

NCAA moving '28 Women's Final Four to Colts' stadium
The 2028 Women's Final Four shifted from Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, allowing for a larger crowd as the sport surges in popularity.,"Moving the 2028 Women's Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium will allow for more access for our fans, and it represents the continued growth...

Ahmad Hardy (3 TDs), No. 20 Missouri pound UMass
Ahmad Hardy rushed for 130 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night as No. 20 Missouri pulled away from visiting Massachusetts in the second half for a 42-6 nonconference win in Columbia.,Hardy scored on runs of 5, 1 and 16 yards for the Tigers (5-0), which outgained the Minutemen 521-124 and gaine...

Loyola superfan Sister Jean retires at 106 due to health issues
Loyola legend Sister Jean announced her retirement from her official duties with the men's basketball team, citing health issues at age 106.,Jean Dolores Schmidt, a popular figure at Ramblers' games in Chicago, had served as the team's official chaplain since 1991.,The Catholic nun and campus minist...

Heavily favored No. 20 Missouri wary of winless UMass
For No. 20 Missouri, the heavy lifting appears to be done until next month.,After starting 4-0 with two blowout wins and two closer games against tougher foes in Kansas and South Carolina, the Tigers appear to have a breather on the docket Saturday night when winless Massachusetts comes to Columbia ...

Iowa blows past UMass behind 3 Mark Gronowski TDs
Quarterback Mark Gronowski passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Iowa to a 47-7 victory over Massachusetts on Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa.,Gronowski, who won two FCS national championships with South Dakota State before he transferred to Iowa, completed 16 of 24 passes for 179 yards....

AJ Allmendinger earns surprising pole position for Bristol Playoff race
BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Qualifying in the first half of a 39-driver field, AJ Allmendinger stole the spotlight from theE NASCAR Cup Series Playoff contenders who followed him around Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday afternoon.,Allmendinger toured the 0.533-mile concrete short track in 15.117 seconds (126.9...

Report: Tigers executives accused of misconduct toward women
At least eight employees of the Detroit Tigers have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,The media outlet's investigation began in April and included interviews with 45 current and former employees as well as access to emails, text messages, court f...

Anthony Rizzo set to retire as member of Cubs
Four-time Gold Glove winner Anthony Rizzo is retiring as a member of the Chicago Cubs, capping a career that spanned 14 major league seasons.,Rizzo, 36, is a three-time All-Star first baseman and served as a key cog in helping the Cubs win the 2016 World Series and snap their 108-year championship d...