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New York Knicks' Tom Thibodeau coaches play during Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, April 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Tom Thibodeau, 2-time NBA Coach of the Year, agrees to 3-year extension with Knicks, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the details says Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons. The … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 7/24/24

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich watches as his fly ball is caught in the outfield during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Brewers All-Star Yelich placed on IL, will see specialist to determine if back surgery is needed

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has gone on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation. Yelich is scheduled to see a spine specialist on Thursday to figure out his next steps, … more

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | 7/24/24

FILE - New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) in action against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Jets' Sauce Gardner voted No. 1 cornerback in the AP's top 5 NFL cornerback rankings

Two-time All-Pro Sauce Gardner was voted the NFL’s No. 1 cornerback by The Associated Press in a preseason survey. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at … more

By ROB MAADDI | 7/24/24

FILE - Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File(

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill lands the No. 1 spot in AP’s NFL top 5 wide receiver rankings

Five-time All-Pro Tyreek Hill was voted the NFL’s No. 1 wide receiver by The Associated Press in a preseason survey. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at wide … more

By ROB MAADDI | 7/24/24

FILE - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. CeeDee Lamb is not reporting to training camp while he waits for a new contract, a person familiar with the All-Pro wide receiver’s decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb isn't reporting to Cowboys camp, AP source says

CeeDee Lamb is not reporting to training camp while he waits for a new contract, a person familiar with the All-Pro wide receiver’s decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 7/24/24

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw works out before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Kershaw made a second rehab start in his bid to return from offseason left shoulder surgery, pitching four innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City against Round Rock.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Clayton Kershaw returning to Dodgers' rotation at a pivotal time

Clayton Kershaw’s eventual return to the rotation was once expected to an added bonus as the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for a postseason run. It turns out, though, that the Dodgers’ longtime … more

By JOE REEDY | 7/24/24

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throws a pass during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is the focus of Washington Commanders training camp

All eyes are on Jayden Daniels as the Washington Commanders open their first training camp of a new era. The rookie quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU instantly became the face of … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 7/24/24

FILE - Then-Chicago Blackhawks senior vice president and general manager Stan Bowman attends the NHL hockey team's convention in Chicago, July 26, 2019. The Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, making him the first former Chicago Blackhawks executive re-hired by an NHL team since the team's 2010 sexual assault scandal came to light in recent years. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File)

Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations. Bowman is the first former Chicago Blackhawks employee to be re-hired by an NHL team … more

7/24/24

FILE - Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Noah Lyles looks to be the star of the Olympics, and bring all of track along for the ride

Noah Lyles has some lofty goals he wants to accomplish at the Paris Games. At the top of the list is becoming the king of sprints by winning the 100 and 200 meters and maybe a relay or two. That … more

By EDDIE PELLS and PAT GRAHAM | 7/24/24

Northwestern head coach David Braun speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Northwestern coach David Braun returns to Indianapolis with plenty of support and no interim tag

Northwestern coach David Braun walked into a much friendlier environment at Lucas Oil Stadium this year. He brought three players to the first of three Big Ten media days Tuesday. He looked like just … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 7/24/24

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout sits in the dugout during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Angels OF Mike Trout leaves early from first rehab start in minors due to knee soreness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout lasted just two innings of his first rehab start in the minors due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee. The three-time MVP struck out in his only … more

7/23/24

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) takes the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that includes up to $53.4 million guaranteed, a person familiar with negotiations said.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Jags' Tyson Campbell signs a 4-year, $76.5 million contract extension on eve of camp, AP source says

A person familiar with negotiations says Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell has signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension that includes up to $53.4 million guaranteed. The … more

By MARK LONG | 7/23/24

FILE - Ed O'Bannon arrives at the world premiere of "Air" on March 27, 2023, at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. O'Bannon challenged the NCAA's right to make money off the name, image and likeness of athletes in college sports video games. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

How college sports video games became the entry point to dismantle the NCAA's amateurism rules

More than a decade ago, college sports video games were identified as an entry point to challenge NCAA rules that prevented college athletes from being compensated. The lawsuits led to the games … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 7/23/24

Xander Schauffele of the United States touches the Claret Jug trophy during a press conference after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Sunday, July 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Analysis: Xander Schauffele is now in the conversation with Scheffler for best year in golf

Scottie Scheffler already has six wins against the strongest fields along with the Masters and The Players Championship. Xander Schauffele has two majors in the same season. They are clearly the best … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 7/23/24

FILE - Then-Philadelphia Eagles' Haason Reddick walks off the field at halftime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Philadelphia. A person with knowledge of the situation says New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick is not planning to report to training camp with the rest of his teammates as he seeks a new contract. Reddick was acquired from Philadelphia during the offseason and is scheduled to make $14.25 million in base salary in the final year of his deal. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Jets' Haason Reddick is not reporting to training camp while seeking a new deal, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation says New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick is not planning to report to training camp with the rest of his teammates as he seeks a new contract. Reddick … more

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. | 7/23/24

Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractions

Athletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts. Victor Wembanyama may be its first sports star to change that dynamic. The 7-foot-4 … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 7/23/24

FILE - The Eiffel Tower is seen behind the Olympic rings, at the Trocadero plaza Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Olympic drug-fighting failures make Enhanced Games 'not so radical' says former anti-doping advocate

An expert on the ground floor of some of anti-doping’s most broad-reaching advances says it might make sense to stop testing athletes. Michael Ashenden says the recently proposed idea of the … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 7/23/24

FILE - The medals for the Paris 2024 Olympic are displayed at the Paris Olympic organizers in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

United States favored to top overall medal table at Paris Games. China may challenge for most gold

The Paris Olympics are set to open this week. The United States goes in as the favorite to win the most overall medals. China is unlikely to overtake the U.S. in the overall medal haul but has a … more

STEPHEN WADE | 7/23/24

FILE - Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson poses for a portrait at the NFL football Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed Saturday morning, July 6, 2024, in a car crash in Maryland, police and the team said. ( (Doug Benc/AP Images for the NFL, File)

Vikings start camp grieving the loss of Khyree Jackson, and honoring rookie's life

Khyree Jackson was supposed to report to training camp this week with the rest of the Minnesota Vikings draft class. The team is instead grieving the death of the fourth-round pick out of Oregon. … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 7/22/24

United States' forward LeBron James, left, and Germany's guard Dennis Schroeder challenge for the ball during an exhibition basketball game between the United States and Germany at the O2 Arena in London, Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

LeBron James scores final 11 points for US in 92-88 win over Germany as pre-Olympic tour ends

On Friday, LeBron James will carry the U.S. flag. But first, he carried the U.S. men’s basketball team. Again. James scored the final 11 points for the Americans down the stretch, and the four-time … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 7/22/24