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College basketball takes a big hit with arrests
TUCSON, Ariz. – University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel Richardson entered the federal court…
4 coaches, Adidas executive charged in college bribe scheme
NEW YORK – In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Firebrand jurist Moore wins GOP primary runoff in Alabama MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Firebrand jurist…
NFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick’s original intent
What began more than a year ago with an NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against…
The Latest: Handcuffed basketball coach appears in court
NEW YORK – The Latest on fraud and corruption charges announced against people associated with…
The Latest: GOP considering a tax surcharge on wealthiest
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Republican effort to overhaul the tax code (all times…
Tech stocks rise, but US indexes finish little changed
NEW YORK – U.S. stock indexes finished barely higher Tuesday after a late slump erased…
Businesses give $300M toward K-12 computer science education
DETROIT – A coalition of businesses including Amazon, Google and General Motors has agreed to…
NBA players want change, and now must decide how to proceed
MIAMI – NBA teams are going to do something. What, no one is exactly sure…
The Latest: Marc Anthony spits fire at Trump for Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s criticism of protesting athletes (all times EDT):…
Lakers are happy with the hype surrounding rookie Lonzo Ball
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – He has a Facebook reality show and a family shoe brand.…
Some in NFL set to move past Trump-prodded anthem displays
A day later, there were signs that some around the NFL already were ready to…
Trump revels in drama over spat with NFL
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is indulging in his favourite kind of drama — personal,…
Riders’ quarterback Glenn says linking of arms was sign of solidarity
For Kevin Glenn, it was a chance to show family and friends south of the…
NFL protests: Two distinct visions of American patriotism clash on 50-yard line
WASHINGTON – A truck flying a giant American flag swooshed by a parking lot where…
Raptors coach says Trump’s use of ‘SOB’ struck a nerve with NBA players
TORONTO – Raptors coach Dwane Casey says President Donald Trump’s decision to use “son of…
New NBA season more about tweaks for Raptors than wholesale changes
TORONTO – While the Toronto Raptors headed into the off-season amid talk of a “culture…
Basketball takes backseat to Trump on Day 1 of Raptors training camp
TORONTO – After speaking out in favour of athletes speaking out, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry…
Don’t talk about mom: NFL players angry over Trump’s insult
President Donald Trump struck a nerve with NFL players when he implored team owners to…
Roughriders, Stampeders voice support for NFL players after recent Trump comments
REGINA – Backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about NFL players kneeling during the…
President’s criticisms spark more protests at NFL games
President Donald Trump’s criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked angry protests…
Penguins accept White House invitation as Trump feuds with NBA, NFL
PITTSBURGH – The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins say they’ve accepted an invitation from Donald…
Stanley Cup champion Penguins accept White House invitation
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Sidney Crosby is backing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to accept a…
The Latest: More than 200 NFL players don’t stand for anthem
NEW YORK – The Latest on the sports world reacting to President Donald Trump’s remarks…