National Sports

Former Northwestern football players hire civil rights attorney to investigate hazing

CHICAGO (AP) — Eight former Northwestern football players have retained attorneys following a hazing scandal that led to the firing of coach Pat Fitzgerald and criticism of university leadership for its initial response to the allegations.

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SEC commissioner calls on Congress to set national standards for athlete compensation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey made clear Monday that only Congress can truly set a national standard for name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics.

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Nike permanently ends sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada

Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

Jul 17, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Vanderbilt adds John Calipari's son, Brad, to basketball staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Calipari's son is joining a Southeastern Conference staff, just not at Kentucky.

Jul 17, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >

Italian TV commentators face sanctions for racist and sexual remarks at swim worlds

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Two commentators for Italy’s state television face disciplinary procedures for making sexual and racist remarks live on air.

Jul 17, 2023 1:07 PM Read more >

Sports apparel giant Nike permanently ends partnership with Hockey Canada

Sports apparel giant Nike has permanently ended its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada.

Jul 17, 2023 1:03 PM Read more >

Maine timeline would allow online, mobile sports wagering to begin in November

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Temporary licenses for sports betting in Maine could be issued by November, allowing the long-awaited launch of mobile and online wagering, officials said Monday.

Jul 17, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >

Golf has long been about making connections. That won't change in an LIV-PGA Tour world

Kerry Bowie's daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate.

Jul 17, 2023 12:37 PM Read more >

Rob Hatch elected next board chair of Own The Podium

OTTAWA — Alberta businessman Rob Hatch has been elected the next chair of Own The Podium's board of directors. Own The Podium was established before the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.

Jul 17, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Lawler returns to Blue Bombers, eligible to play following time on suspended list

WINNIPEG — Kenny Lawler is returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is eligible to play again. The team had placed the six-foot-two, 199-pound wide receiver on the suspended list June 1.

Jul 17, 2023 11:31 AM Read more >