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Jessica Pegula of the U.S. returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
Pegula almost didn't go to Wimbledon; now she eyes 3rd round
By Howard Fendrich
5 minutes ago
FILE - This Dec. 1, 2012 file photo shows a silhouette of a crucifix and a stained glass window inside a Catholic Church in New Orleans. The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades, a rare federal foray into such cases looking specifically at whether priests took children across state lines to molest them, officials and others familiar with the inquiry told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans
By Jim Mustian
5 hrs ago
FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Watson
By Rob Maaddi
18 hrs ago
FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula speaks to a colleague before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, onSept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" in rehabilitating from a health issue she experienced earlier this month, the family said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner 'progressing' from health issue
By John Wawrow
21 hrs ago
FILE - Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people with knowledge of the move say the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 28, 2022, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
AP sources: Commanders, McLaurin agree on 3-year extension
By Stephen Whyno
22 hrs ago
FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) gestures during the second half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Baker Mayfield said the Cleveland Browns have work ahead if they want him to help them through their situation with Deshaun Watson. Mayfield, speaking at his football camp near the University of Oklahoma’s campus on Tuesday, June 28, didn’t entirely close the door on stepping in if needed.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Baker Mayfield 'ready to move on' from Browns
By Cliff Brunt
24 hrs ago
Charissa Thompson to host Amazon Prime Video TNF coverage
24 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prime Video is turning to an experienced host for its coverage of “Thursday Night Football”. Amazon announced Tuesday that Charissa...
FILE - St. Louis Cardinals football player Marlin Briscoe (86) is shown in August 1975. Marlin Briscoe, the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, died Monday, June 27, 2022. His daughter, Angela Marriott, told The Associated Press that Briscoe, 76, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Norwalk, California. (AP Photo/File)
Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76
By Cliff Brunt
Jun. 27, 2022 10:04 PM EDT
FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lawsuit: Texans 'turned a blind eye' to QB Watson's actions
By Juan A. Lozano
Jun. 27, 2022 03:06 PM EDT
Ex-Panthers star Luke Kuechly joining radio broadcast team
Jun. 27, 2022 10:47 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Five-time All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly is returning to the Carolina Panthers as a member of its radio broadcast team. Kuechly...
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, center, talks with reporters during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Joe Sakic joins fellow Denver icon John Elway as dual champ
By Arnie Stapleton
Jun. 27, 2022 02:27 AM EDT
Lyles edges Knighton for the national title in the 200
Jun. 26, 2022 05:39 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles pulled in front of teenage sensation Erriyon Knighton at the finish to win the 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP sources: Watson to meet with NFL disciplinary officer
By Tom Withers
Jun. 25, 2022 07:46 PM EDT
Bears sign second-round pick Gordon to 4-year contract
Jun. 25, 2022 02:35 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed second-round draft pick Kyler Gordon to a four-year contract on Saturday. The cornerback from...
Bears LB Adams arrested, charged with firearm possession
Jun. 24, 2022 07:03 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested and charged with misdemeanor firearm possession, Chicago police said Friday. Police said they...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) talks with Joshua Dobbs (15) during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Waiting game continues in Deshaun Watson discipline case
By Rob Maaddi
Jun. 24, 2022 06:13 PM EDT
United States' Sha'Carri Richardson, right, celebrates her second-place finish in the women's 100 meters during the Prefontaine Classic track and field meet Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Richardson fails to make 100 final at the U.S. championships
By Anne M. Peterson
Jun. 23, 2022 09:25 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press
Jun. 23, 2022 08:47 PM EDT
June 28 1935 — Alf Perry ties a British Open scoring record with a 283 total at Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland. Perry’s finishes five...
FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Tight End U is back for a second straight year in Nashville, Tenn., the offseason home of Kittle. Kittle, a three-time Pro Bowler, started this a year ago with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce and another three-time Pro Bowl tight end in Greg Olsen, who's now retired. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Tight ends gather in Nashville to learn from NFL's best
By Teresa M. Walker
Jun. 23, 2022 08:01 PM EDT
Pats ink deal with Strange, 2 others to complete '22 class
Jun. 23, 2022 06:23 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have completed signing their 2022 draft class, inking contracts with first-round pick Cole Strange, second-round pick Tyquan...