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FILE - Wales' Dan Biggar, second right, tackles South Africa's S'Busiso Nkosi during the Rugby World Cup semifinal at International Yokohama Stadium between Wales and South Africa in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. The United States has landed another World Cup. The Rugby World Cup, in 2031. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
Column: US lands 2031 Rugby World Cup, if anyone cares

By Paul Newberry May. 13, 2022 04:12 PM EDT

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper stands with Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry ahead of the final vote for the hosting of the Rugby World Cups in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, May 12, 2022. World Rugby will announce the host nations for the men's and women's World Cups for the period 2025-2033 with Australia heavily favored to host the men's 2027 and women's tournaments in 2029. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
US to host men's and women's Rugby World Cups for first time

By Steve Douglas May. 12, 2022 01:58 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Evan McPherson throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Monday, May 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Brewers at Reds 5/9/2022

May. 09, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, left, talks with San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb before a baseball game between the Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals in San Francisco, Friday, May 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cardinals at Giants 5/6/2022

May. 06, 2022 09:19 PM EDT

Kentucky Derby entrant Simplification works out at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Horse racing's new governing body in rush to starting gate

By Beth Harris May. 05, 2022 02:25 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers looks at his reflection in Vince Lombardi Trophy prior as members of the Rams visited prior to a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Giants at Dodgers 5/3/2022

May. 03, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles draft pick A.J. Brown throws a pitch before a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Rangers at Phillies 5/3/2022

May. 03, 2022 10:41 PM EDT

FILE - Photographer Lenny Ignelzi leans against a dugout rail Oct. 3, 2014, before Game 2 of baseball's AL Division Series between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif. Ignelzi, whose knack for being in the right place at the right time produced breathtaking images of Hall of Fame sports figures, devastating wildfires and other major news over 37 years as photographer for The Associated Press in San Diego, has died. He was 74. Ignelzi died Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas of cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a brain condition that triggers frequent strokes, according to his wife, Bobbi. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Royals-Angels

May. 03, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 15, 2008, file photo taken by Lenny Ignelzi, Tiger Woods reacting after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green, forcing a playoff against Rocco Mediate during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Ignelzi, whose knack for being in the right place at the right time produced breathtaking images of Hall of Fame sports figures, life along the U.S.-Mexico border, devastating wildfires and numerous other major news events over nearly four decades as a photographer for The Associated Press in San Diego, has died. He was 74. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
Leonard Ignelzi, renowned AP photographer, dies at 74

By Elliot Spagat And Bernie Wilson May. 03, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Chiefs actively considering future of Arrowhead Stadium

By Dave Skretta Apr. 29, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are actively considering the future of Arrowhead Stadium, pushing ahead with planning far earlier than expected...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 29 1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Sannazarro in the only Derby ever raced in April...

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder's ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Still, the past couple of years have been tumultuous enough to raise the question of how tight Snyder's grip is on the once-storied franchise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 03:12 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 27 1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title defenses and...

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right, takes part in drills during a voluntary veteran minicamp football practice Monday, April 25, 2022, at the NFL team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos begin new era in Hackett and Wilson's first minicamp

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 25, 2022 08:07 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26 1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA...

FILE - New York Mets' Michael Conforto bats during the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 3, 2021, in Washington. Free-agent outfielder Conforto will miss the entire season after having surgery on his right shoulder. Conforto's agent, Scott Boras, confirmed late Saturday night, April 23, in a text message to The Associated Press that Conforto had surgery last week. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Mets at Nationals 9/3/2021

Apr. 24, 2022 02:09 AM EDT

FILE - New York Mets' Michael Conforto bats during the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 3, 2021, in Washington. Free-agent outfielder Conforto will miss the entire season after having surgery on his right shoulder. Conforto's agent, Scott Boras, confirmed late Saturday night, April 23, in a text message to The Associated Press that Conforto had surgery last week. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Free agent Conforto has shoulder surgery, will miss season

Apr. 24, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rays at White Sox 4/16/2022

Apr. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

Kenny Chesney performs "Beer In Mexico" at the CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Super Bowl visit inspires singer Chesney as tour begins

By Barry Wilner Apr. 22, 2022 03:31 AM EDT