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Pirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees, AP source says

Pirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees, AP source says

Will Graves, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 1:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in hopes of giving their struggling bullpen a boost.
UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and that "no option should be off the table" as it will pursue a full review of his now abandoned plan to sell stakes of the World Cup to private equity investors. Infantino was forced to scrap the plan early Saturday after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it. Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryu's late collapse to build 3-shot lead in Women's British Open

Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryu's late collapse to build 3-shot lead in Women's British Open

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yealimi Noh took advantage of a surprising collapse by Haeran Ryu and found her rhythm at just the right time Saturday, with four birdies over the last 10 holes for a 2-under 69 that gave her a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Women's British Open.
Women of Colour Hockey Collective broadens its reach by introducing the game to Jamaican children

Women of Colour Hockey Collective broadens its reach by introducing the game to Jamaican children

John Wawrow, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Saroya Tinker began considering where the Women of Colour Hockey Collective should hold its first international clinic to promote the sport and distribute free equipment, one destination stood out: Jamaica.
WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women's sports

WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women's sports

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

she saw herself in the story on the screen.
Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 1:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. Infantino's decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it. Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family, but drew backlash that grew every day. UEFA's 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions over Infantino's plan, followed by CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation.
Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press  |  Updated July 31 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in Colorado and a Nashville chancellor issued rulings Friday that will give 30 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility and prevent the NCAA from keeping them out of the transfer portal.
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi for potentially billions of dollars on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" that includes sports wagering as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.
SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate

SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated July 31 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences agreed Friday night to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral.
Pakistani rescuers recover 3 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche

Pakistani rescuers recover 3 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche

Munir Ahmed And Riaz Khan, Associated Press  |  Updated July 31 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak found four bodies and recovered three of them Friday in harsh weather that hampered flights by search and rescue helicopters, officials said.
Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 31 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets for minor league infielders Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick on Friday, reinforcing a thin bullpen ahead of the trade deadline.
Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule

Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal court dealt a perhaps chaos-inducing blow to the NCAA's new eligibility rule Friday when it ruled that all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility this spring are eligible for a fifth season this school year.
Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy

Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated July 31 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three national titles.
Giants suspend pay to injured outfielder Harrison Bader following scooter accident

Giants suspend pay to injured outfielder Harrison Bader following scooter accident

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The San Francisco Giants are suspending payment to injured outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated his injured left foot during a scooter accident last weekend.
Cameron Young shares 2nd-round lead at Rocket Classic after cooling off to shoot 9-under 61

Cameron Young shares 2nd-round lead at Rocket Classic after cooling off to shoot 9-under 61

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
Lessons from Korey Stringer's death led to cold water immersion tubs by every NFL practice field

Lessons from Korey Stringer's death led to cold water immersion tubs by every NFL practice field

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Korey Stringer's death from heat stroke in 2001 after he collapsed at practice with the Minnesota Vikings prompted many changes to safety protocols across all levels of sports.
Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA's World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA's World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated July 31 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort

Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 100 women's college basketball players have teamed up to form a union for college athletes as part of their growing push to collectively bargain with their schools, an organizing group announced Friday.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo is ready to play football and take a break from backflips

Giants running back Cam Skattebo is ready to play football and take a break from backflips

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cam Skattebo is all systems go at practice. His signature celebration is on hiatus.
Jags 2-way player Travis Hunter returns stronger and fast after knee injury cuts short rookie year

Jags 2-way player Travis Hunter returns stronger and fast after knee injury cuts short rookie year

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

As if two-way player Travis Hunter doesn't already have enough on his plate.