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Tennis player who used kissing as anti-doping defense banned
A tennis player who blamed a tainted kiss for a failed drug test received a four-year suspension on Friday.,Venezuela's Goncalo Oliveira, 30, who competes on the ATP Challenger Tour, was originally suspended in January after testing positive for a banned methamphetamine at a November event in Manzan...
Max Greyserman claims sole possession of lead in Japan
Max Greyserman carded an 8-under 63 in the second round Friday to secure a four-stroke lead at the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan.,He sprinkled six birdies around an eagle on the par-5 fourth hole to reside at 12-under 130 at Yokohama Country Club. He was in a three-way tie for first place fo...
Christian Pulisic's status questionable for friendly vs. Ecuador
United States star midfielder Christian Pulisic missed Thursday's training session and is questionable to play in a friendly vs. Ecuador on Friday in Austin, Texas.,"I need to communicate that we have some issues in some players, like Christian, who didn't train today," head coach Mauricio Pochettin...
Inter Miami unsure if Lionel Messi will face Atlanta in crucial fixture
Lionel Messi's status is uncertain as Inter Miami head into a critical matchup against Atlanta United on Saturday night at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,It was unclear Thursday if Messi would suit up for Argentina in its friendly against Venezuela on Friday night in Miami Gardens or sit that one out in orde...
Mercury without star Satou Sabally (concussion) for must-win Game 4 vs. Aces
The Phoenix Mercury will be without All-Star forward Satou Sabally when they attempt to avoid being swept by the Las Vegas Aces on Friday in the WNBA Finals.,The Mercury announced Thursday that Sabally has been diagnosed with a concussion and ruled out for Game 4 in Phoenix in the best-of-seven seri...
Report: Jack Eichel, Knights reach 8-year, $108M extension
The Golden Knights have reportedly secured an eight-year, $108 million extension with center Jack Eichel, just hours before Vegas is set to open the regular season with a visit from the Los Angeles Kings.,Eichel, who had been in talks with the team throughout training camp to nail down a long-term d...
NCAA Division I votes to allow athletes to bet on pro sports
The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee gave the green light Wednesday to a proposal permitting student athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports. ,The plan would go into effect as early as Nov. 1 if Divisions II and III also approve the change to allow wagers on prof...
Jordi Alba’s Retirement Marks Turning Point for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi
Jordi Alba’s retirement signals a changing of the guard for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi’s next chapter....
Report: Houston Dash close to $120M sale to son of Chinese billionaire
Houston Dash owner Ted Segal is in "advanced talks" with a group interested in buying the NWSL club for $120 million, Sportico reported Wednesday, but any transaction likely would require increased scrutiny.,The RHC Group was founded by Richard Hsiao, 24, who was born in the United States, the son o...
Lynx place two on WNBA All-Defensive first team
Minnesota Lynx forwards Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier anchor the WNBA's 2025 All-Defensive first team announced on Wednesday.,Joining the duo is Seattle Storm guard Gabby Williams and two players currently competing in the WNBA Finals, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury forwar...
QB questions swirl on both sides of Iowa-Wisconsin showdown
Both teams will be dealing with quarterback uncertainty when the Iowa Hawkeyes head to Madison, Wis., on Saturday for the annual battle for the Heartland Trophy.,Iowa (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten), coming off a bye, lost 20-15 at home to seventh-ranked Indiana two weeks ago. Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski...
Conor McGregor accepts 18-month suspension for missed doping tests
Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month suspension for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy after missing three attempted tests in 2024, Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) announced Tuesday.,"McGregor missed three attempted biological sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024, which consti...
Fox to televise 2026 World Baseball Classic in U.S.
Fox Sports announced Tuesday it has secured American broadcast rights for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.,Seven games will air on the Fox network itself: three of the United States team's Pool B games, two quarterfinal matchups and the championship game, which is set for March 17 in Miami.,The rest...
Legends of the fall: These teams could disrupt the CFP picture
With the regular season approaching the halfway point, the College Football Playoff picture is starting to come into focus.,In what was expected to be a wide-open year, preseason No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State are now both unranked after taking stunning losses Saturday.,Defending champion Ohio Sta...
LeBron James 'Second Decision': cognac, not retirement
Los Angeles Lakers fans can relax, raise a glass of cognac and toast the continuation of NBA superstar LeBron James' career.,The league's all-time leading scorer announced his so-called "Second Decision" on Tuesday and it had nothing to do with the 40-year-old forward's retirement.,Speculation ran r...
No. 3 Oregon's pass defense braces for challenge from No. 7 Indiana
Third-ranked Oregon plays its second top-10 team in as many games when the Ducks host No. 7 Indiana on Saturday in another high-profile Big Ten football matchup at Eugene, Ore.,The Ducks (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) were flying high after a 30-24 double-overtime upset of then-No. 3 Penn State on the road on S...
LeBron James: 'Second Decision' coming Tuesday
LeBron James sparked a flurry of social-media speculation on Monday after saying he would announce his "Second Decision" a day later.,The Los Angeles Lakers star posted a nine-second video on X, showing him walking forward to sit in a chair opposite an unnamed person.,The accompanying caption read, ...
Lightning F Scott Sabourin suspended 4 games for roughing
The NHL suspended Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin for four games Monday for roughing Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad in a penalty-marred preseason game.,Sabourin was assessed a match penalty for his actions early in the first period of the game Saturday, which Florida won 7-0. A ...
No. 7 Indiana expects star CB D'Angelo Ponds back vs. No. 3 Oregon
No. 7 Indiana is expected to get standout cornerback D'Angelo Ponds back for Saturday's top-10 matchup at No. 3 Oregon, head coach Curt Cignetti told reporters Monday.,A first-team All-Big Ten and second-team All-American cornerback in 2024 for the Hoosiers, Ponds missed Indiana's 20-15 win at Iowa ...
Amanda Anisimova (calf) withdraws from Wuhan Open
Amanda Anisimova withdrew from this week's Wuhan Open because of a left calf injury after a winning the China Open last week while playing through multiple ailments.,Anisimova not only had a wisdom tooth extracted before the China Open began, she aggravated a left foot and calf injury after her firs...