Women's sports

US to host men's and women's Rugby World Cups for first time
By Steve Douglas May. 12, 2022 01:58 PM EDT
AP source: Browns plan to hire Eagles' VP Raiche as an exec
By Tom Withers May. 03, 2022 08:32 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns intend to hire Catherine Raiche, who is currently an executive with the Eagles, as a high-ranking member of the front office, a...
First Asian American among NFL's 10 new on-field officials
May. 03, 2022 01:09 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired 10 new on-field officials, including the first Asian American to officiate in the league and a former player.
Lo van...
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...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 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-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 22
1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5.
1945 — The Toronto Maple...

Commanders send letter to FTC denying financial impropriety
By Stephen Whyno Apr. 18, 2022 12:00 PM EDT
Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension
Apr. 04, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor announced a 10-year contract extension for athletic director Mack Rhoades on Monday, saying the deal would allow him to “complete his...

Head coaches laud NFL's diversity moves at league meetings
By Barry Wilner Mar. 29, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
By Barry Wilner Mar. 28, 2022 12:14 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
March 28
1939 — The barnstorming Renaissance Five beat the NBL champion Oshkosh All-Stars, 34-25, to win the first annual World Professional Basketball...

Spokane Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at Spokane Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/27/2022
Mar. 25, 2022 11:15 PM EDT