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FILE - Horses compete during the148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Baltimore. Preakness officials say they are considering moving the second Triple Crown race back to four weeks after the Kentucky Derby instead of two weeks later, which would change the timing that has been in place for more than half a century. Aidan Butler, CEO of 1/ST Racing, which owns and runs Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore where the Preakness is run, said it's necessary to take a close look at making changes, citing horse safety among the reasons. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Preakness officials say they're considering changing the timing of the second Triple Crown race
Preakness officials say they are considering moving the second Triple Crown race back to four weeks after the Kentucky Derby instead of two weeks later. 1/ST Racing CEO Aidan Butler confirmed that … more
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This April 15, 2023, photo provided by Liberty University shows Liberty NCAA college football head coach Jamey Chadwell speaking at Williams Stadium on the University of Liberty campus in Lynchburg, Va. The death of a freshman football player at Liberty University was not football-related, first-year Flames coach Jamey Chadwell said Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Chadwell said the team learned of the passing of Tajh Boyd, 19, from Chesapeake, Virginia, on Saturday. (Chase Gyles/Liberty University via AP)
Liberty football coach: Death of freshman lineman was not football-related
First-year Liberty University coach Jamey Chadwell says the death of a freshman football player was not football-related. Chadwell says the team learned of the passing of 19-year-old Tajh Boyd of … more
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FILE - Stanford running back Mitch Leigber, middle, runs the ball against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Atlantic Coast Conference presidents and chancellors held a conference call Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, but took no action on West Coast expansion with California and Stanford, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
What's next in conference realignment as Pac-4 search for solutions and conferences weight options?
What's next in conference realignment? The Atlantic Coast Conference pulled back on adding Stanford and California, but is that a dead issue? What are the Bay Area schools' other options? Any chance … more
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FILE - United States head coach Adam Krikorian directs players during a quarterfinal round win over Canada in a women's water polo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. With the Paris Olympics coming up next year, U.S. women's water polo coach Adam Krikorian is feeling the pressure of time. No water polo team — men or women — has won four straight gold medals at the Games. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
US women's water polo swimming through choppy water in pursuit of a fourth straight Olympic gold
With the Paris Olympics coming up next year, U.S. women's water polo coach Adam Krikorian is feeling the pressure of time. As in not enough of it. There is history at stake, too. No water … more
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This Date in Baseball - Nolan Ryan sets an American League record by striking out 19
Aug. 12 1948 — In the second game of a doubleheader, the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Browns 26-3 with a 29-hit barrage. The Indians set a major league record as 14 different players … more
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FILE - Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Miami Heat in Miami, Monday, April 24, 2023. Antetokounmpo said Friday, Aug. 11 that he will not be able to play for Greece at the World Cup that starts in two weeks because of ongoing recovery from knee surgery. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's not physically ready to play in the World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for Greece at the Basketball World Cup that starts later this month, with the Milwaukee Bucks star saying Friday he and his medical advisers decided that he's … more
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Astros take on the Angels after Altuve's 4-hit game
Los Angeles Angels (58-58, fourth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (66-50, second in the AL West)Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Reid Detmers (2-8, 4.78 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, … more
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Mariners look to keep home win streak going, host the Orioles
The Seattle Mariners, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Baltimore Orioles. more
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Twins face the Phillies looking to end road slide
Minnesota Twins (60-57, first in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (64-52, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Dallas Keuchel (0-0, 1.80 ERA, … more
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FILE - Manchester City players celebrate with trophy after winning the 2022 English Premier League title at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File)
The Premier League continues to add fans in the US. NBC hopes to capitalize on that momentum
NBC goes into its 11th season of Premier League coverage on Friday with plenty of momentum. Audiences continue to increase and American soccer fans' knowledge and interest has increased to where … more
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FILE - Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock poses for photographers during an NCAA college football media day, Aug. 2, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Brock is among eight ISU and Iowa football players or staffers facing criminal charges Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in connection with the state's investigation into sports wagering at the two schools. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Cyclones' Brock and ex-Hawkeye Bruce are among latest players charged in gambling investigation
Jirehl Brock and three other Iowa State football players along with three current or former Iowa football players and a student assistant were charged Thursday in connection with the state's … more
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Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, arrives to play Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New York. Kyrgios pulled out of the U.S. Open on Thursday, Aug. 101, 2023, meaning he will have missed all four Grand Slam tournaments the year after reaching his first major final. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the US Open. He missed all 4 Grand Slam tournaments in 2023
Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the U.S. Open on Thursday, meaning he will have missed all four Grand Slam tournaments the year after reaching his first major final. Kyrgios has played in just one … more
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FILE - Georgia fans cheer during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Georgia's won two straight national championships, but hasn't been preseason No. 1 since 2008. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Even with due diligence, AP Top 25 voters know preseason ballot is an educated-guessing game
It’s not easy picking a preseason Top 25. Take it from voters in The Associated Press poll. Unlike the regular season, when the panel of 63 writers and broadcasters from around the country … more
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United States' Chloe Dygert competes in the Women's Elite Individual Time Trial on day eight of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Stirling, Scotland, Thursday Aug. 10, 2023. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)
US cyclist Chloe Dygert returns from career-threatening injury to regain world title
The plan was for Chloe Dygert to win the world championship in the time trial, then carry that momentum toward the Summer Olympics, where the American road cycling star would be the favorite to win … more
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This Date in Baseball - Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 500 career home runs
Aug. 11 1907 — In the second game of a doubleheader, shortened by agreement, Ed Karger of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a seven-inning perfect game, beating the Boston Braves 4-0. 1926 … more
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FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) talks with Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Feb. 23, 2021, in Washington. After lengthy playoff streaks ended, the Penguins and Capitals are making moves to get back in the mix now. The Capitals re-signed Wilson for $45.5 million over seven years. Wilson turns 30 before his new deal starts. The deal doesn’t make Washington any younger, and it's a significant gambles for an older team that has won the Stanley Cup and are trying to keep contending. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby celebrated his 36th birthday Monday, and Capitals counterpart and longtime rival Alex Ovechkin turns 38 next month. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, file)
With 6 weeks until NHL training camps open, some teams may not be done making moves
Kyle Dubas doesn't expect the Pittsburgh Penguins to make any more moves before the 2023-24 NHL season opens after completing the biggest trade of the summer. The Penguins dealt players and picks to … more
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Phillies bring 2-1 series advantage over Nationals into game 4
The Philadelphia Phillies play the Washington Nationals, leading the series 2-1. more
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Astros take win streak into game against the Orioles
The Houston Astros look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Baltimore Orioles. more
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Hollywood strike matches the 100-day mark of the last writers strike in 2007-2008 NEW YORK (AP) — The Hollywood writers strike has reached the 100-day mark, matching the length of the landmark … more
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FILE - Stanford running back Mitch Leigber, middle, runs the ball against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Atlantic Coast Conference presidents and chancellors held a conference call Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, but took no action on West Coast expansion with California and Stanford, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
Washington State AD blasts Pac-12's 'poor leadership' as Stanford and Cal try to find landing spot
Washington State's athletic director blasted the “poor leadership” that has led the Pac-12 to the brink of extinction. Meanwhile, California Bay Area Pac-12 members California and Stanford have … more
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