Basketball
US closes in on basketball World Cup, tops Puerto Rico 83-75
Jul. 01, 2022 10:26 PM EDT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Justin Jackson scored 26 points, Langston Galloway added 18 and the U.S. men's basketball team took another step toward qualifying for...

3-on-3 hockey league launches, could be step toward Olympics
By Stephen Whyno Jun. 29, 2022 04:28 PM EDT
Rutgers hires Nikki McCray-Penson as assistant hoops coach
Jun. 28, 2022 01:08 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has hired former Tennessee star Nikki McCray-Penson as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team.
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Vonn urges athletes use platform for good 'especially today'
By Eddie Pells Jun. 24, 2022 11:12 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2022 08:45 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...

Nigerian government allows basketball teams to play again
By Gerald Imray Jun. 23, 2022 11:00 AM EDT
Big Liu among first 10 recruits for Bay Area Dragons in EASL
Jun. 22, 2022 03:02 AM EDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Liu Chuanxing has signed on as a foundation player with the Bay Area Dragons in the East Asia Super League after leaving his mark in...

Title IX: Ann Meyers Drysdale shares how law shaped her life
By Ann Meyers Drysdale Jun. 20, 2022 02:43 AM EDT
The 23 venues bidding to host World Cup matches in 2026
Jun. 15, 2022 02:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada:
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Taylor calls for Griner's release at Hall of Fame induction
By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 11, 2022 08:02 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 14
1922 — Gene Sarazen edges Bobby Jones and John Black to win the U.S. Open tournament.
1934 — Max Baer stops Primo Carnera in 11th...

FIBA resists Paris Olympics plan for remote basketball venue
By Graham Dunbar Jun. 08, 2022 10:15 AM EDT