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Ballot Measure Could Legalize Sports Betting In California
A group of Native American tribes is proposing a California ballot measure for the November General Election.
Omaha Beach, Spun to Run scratched from Pegasus World Cup
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — The Pegasus World Cup Invitational took two major hits Thursday, with the top choices for the race being scratched over health concerns.Heavily favored Omaha Beach was scratched because of concerns over swelling in…
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, two Super Bowl titles
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, two Super Bowl titles.
Zion Williamson’s exceptional debut provides Pelicans hope
NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson’s sublime 17-point surge in a span of barely more than three minutes could very well become part of New Orleans' pro sports lore — even if the final score won't.For the Pelicans, a narrow loss to a…
Most dangerous lead in hockey? This season, it’s all of them
Joel Quenneville remembers years past when NHL teams leading going into the third period could feel comfortable chalking up two points. A win was a pretty sure bet.Earlier this season, his Florida Panthers erased a four-goal deficit to win…
Major League Baseball to sponsor US Olympic softball team
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is using its financial muscle to support the U.S. women's softball team, which already is assured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics while the American men's baseball team struggles to qualify.MLB announced an…
AP Top 25 Podcast What’s next for NCAA’s NIL policy?
NEW YORK — The NCAA is trying to figure out how it can allow athletes to be compensated for their fame, while still preserving its rules for amateurism. What's next in the debate over name, image and likeness rights? On the latest AP Top 25…
South Korea, Saudi Arabia qualify for men’s Olympic soccer
BANGKOK, Thailand — South Korea and Saudi Arabia both qualified for the men's Olympic soccer tournament after winning games on Wednesday.South Korea beat Australia 2-0 and Saudi Arabia defeated Uzbekistan 1-0 in the semifinals of the Asian…
Austria charges skier, coach in case linked to doping ring
INNSBRUCK, Austria — Austrian prosecutors have charged a cross-country ski coach and a skier in connection with a crackdown on a blood doping ring.Prosecutors in the city of Innsbruck said Wednesday they charged coach Gerald Heigl, a former…
