U.S./World Sports category, Page 130
Rahm struggles to 1-over 73 in 1st round at Torrey PinesVideo
SAN DIEGO — Jon Rahm struggled to a 1-over-par 73 at Torrey Pines South, which has become one of his favorite courses, while Sam Ryder, Aaron Rai and Brent Grant shot 8-under 64s on the more forgiving North Course on Wednesday to tie for the first-round lead at the Farmers...
Tommy Paul tops Ben Shelton at Australian Open, faces Novak Djokovic next
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tommy Paul received a lot less attention than his younger, less-experienced, opponent, Ben Shelton, heading into their all-American quarterfinal at the Australian Open. Perhaps that was a product of the fascination with the out-of-nowhere Shelton: Just 20, and less than a year after winning an NCAA title...
Column: Jon Rahm’s big run putting everyone in golf on noticeVideo
Davis Thompson, a 23-year-old PGA Tour rookie and former No. 1 amateur, needed only five words to indicate the odds he faced in the final round of The American Express. “I’m playing against Jon Rahm.” This isn’t the first time Rahm has been regarded as among golf’s best. He spent...
Woman files suit accusing Mike Tyson of rape in early 1990s
NEW YORK — A woman has accused former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson of raping her sometime in the early 1990s in a lawsuit filed in Albany, New York, this month. The woman, who is suing for $5 million, said Tyson raped her in a limousine after she met him...
American skier Shiffrin wins record 83rd World Cup race
SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy — Exhaustion. Relief. Satisfaction. American skier Mikaela Shiffrin felt all that and more after winning a record 83rd World Cup race Tuesday. Shiffrin’s giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women’s list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn, who retired four years ago...
2-time Australian champ Victoria Azarenka tops Jessica Pegula, talks anxiety
MELBOURNE, Australia — On the court at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night, Victoria Azarenka — the athlete — displayed the same confident brand of take-the-ball-early, hard-hitting tennis that carried her to two Australian Open titles and the No. 1 ranking a decade ago. That was responsible, in part, for...
Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama right behind
Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the Boilermakers. Purdue returned to the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll on Monday, moving up two spots after Temple knocked off No. 1 Houston over the weekend. The Boilermakers received...
Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul give U.S. 3 men in quarterfinals at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ben Shelton’s concerns leading into his first Australian Open had less to do with playing tennis and more to do with everything else associated with the trip. His first time outside of the United States. His first time using a passport. The jet lag. The time difference....
Rahm outlasts rookie Thompson to win AmEx by 1 strokeVideo
LA QUINTA, Calif. — Jon Rahm took advantage of mistakes by rookie Davis Thompson over the adventuresome final three holes and closed with a 4-under-par 68 to win The American Express by one stroke Sunday, his second PGA Tour win in as many starts this year. The Spanish star pumped...
Damian Dunn scores 16, Temple defeats No. 1 HoustonVideo
HOUSTON — Damian Dunn scored 16 points and made the go-ahead free throw as Kur Jongkuch blocked Houston’s go-ahead attempt in the final seconds as Temple held on and defeated the top-ranked Cougars 56-55 on Sunday. Temple improved to 3-18 against No. 1 ranked teams. The Owls (12-9, 6-2 American...
Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff lose at Australian Open; Sebastian Korda in 1st Slam quarterfinal
MELBOURNE, Australia — It all came so seemingly easy for Iga Swiatek last season — two Grand Slam trophies, eight titles overall, a 37-match winning streak, a lengthy stay at No. 1 in the rankings. Those accomplishments made everyone else expect constant greatness from Swiatek, which she can’t do anything...
Ed Reed leaving Bethune-Cookman after contract falls throughVideo
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed walked away from Bethune-Cookman in tears Saturday after a 15-minute goodbye in front of players, parents and even Coach Prime. Reed made it clear he wasn’t leaving on his own accord. The Ed Reed Foundation announced on social...
Korda of US stops 2-time Australian Open runner-up MedvedevVideo
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sebastian Korda comes by his athleticism and competitive instincts honestly. From Dad, the 1998 Australian Open champion. From Mom, also a former professional tennis player. And from two big sisters, both current LPGA players. Add some mentorship from eight-time major champ Andre Agassi and a couple of...
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey stepping down after this seasonVideo
Mike Brey needed only one season to turn Notre Dame from a forgotten program into an NCAA Tournament team. He spent the next 22 seasons chasing the school’s second Final Four appearance, and this season will be his last chance. On Thursday, Notre Dame announced Brey would be stepping down...
Soccer player Anton Walkes dies at 25 in Florida accident
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Soccer player Anton Walkes, who started his career at Tottenham, died Thursday after an accident in Florida, his MLS club Charlotte FC said. He was 25. Charlotte said in a statement Walkes passed away early Thursday morning, without giving details of the accident. The Miami Herald reported...
No. 2 Jabeur loses to Vondrousova at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Second-seeded Ons Jabeur became the latest top player to exit the Australian Open in the second round, beaten by 86th-ranked Marketa Vondrousova 6-1, 5-7, 6-1. Jabeur had complained of a knee problem after her opening victory at Melbourne Park and seemed out of sorts for much of...
Djokovic worried about leg, bothered by heckler in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic propped up his left shoe on a courtside sign so he could stretch out a hamstring that he acknowledged afterward concerns him. He grimaced while flexing the muscle after one point, hopped on his right leg to keep weight off the left after another. He...
Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rightsVideo
NEW YORK — The U.S. government’s star witness in a corruption trial over the broadcasting rights to some of soccer’s biggest events testified Wednesday how he and two former Fox executives paid millions of dollars in bribes to undermine competing bids. The trial in New York City is the latest...
Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74Video
Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-pointer, has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 74. The family revealed the death through the Celtics on Wednesday. No official cause was...
Hampered by bad hip, Rafael Nadal loses at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal bowed his head during changeovers and rested his elbows on his knees, the very picture of resignation. What already was a poor start to 2023, following a year marred by all manner of health issues, reached a low point at the Australian Open on Wednesday....
Mallory Swanson scores 2, U.S. women down New Zealand in friendlyVideo
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Mallory Swanson scored twice and the U.S. women’s national team opened the year with a 4-0 victory over host New Zealand on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half, Swanson scored on a header off a cross from Trinity Rodman in the 52nd minute before Alex Morgan...
AP source: Florida QB Jaden Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada requested a release from his national letter of intent Tuesday night after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither...
No. 1 Iga Swiatek eases into Australian Open round 3
MELBOURNE, Australia — No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek eased into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday as she beat Camila Osorio of Colombia, 6-2, 6-3. In a match played with the roof closed because of rain, the Polish player was broken when serving for the match at...
LIV Golf planning TV deal with The CW network: reportsVideo
NEW YORK — The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf League is nearing a TV deal with The CW Network, according to multiple reports. Though the Saudis poured billions of dollars into the breakaway golf league to lure star talent away from the PGA Tour, they couldn’t secure a television contract for...
Column: Hendrick checking off his own personal bucket listVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hendrick Motorsports started as All-Star Racing in a old shop with wood-paneled walls and just enough room for its eight employees. Rick Hendrick had cobbled together just enough money to launch that unsponsored NASCAR team for the 1984 season. He had owned City Chevrolet in Charlotte for...
