National Sports

After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Bob Bowman was coaching the world's greatest swimmer, he'd be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool. Screaming, berating and belittling were an accepted part of the package.

Jul 17, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

Kenyan authorities seize illegal shipment of doping materials

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities seized a smuggled shipment of medication which can be used by athletes as performance-enhancing drugs, the country's national anti-doping body said on Monday.

Jul 17, 2023 10:06 AM Read more >

Naby Keïta will miss start of season for Werder Bremen because of injury

BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keïta will miss the start of the season for Werder Bremen after being injured while preparing for a friendly.

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Chicago Blackhawks and No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard agree to 3-year contract

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Connor Bedard have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract for the No. 1 overall draft pick.

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Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon trophy keeps him at No. 1. Marketa Vondrousova's lifts her to No. 10

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz held onto No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday by virtue of his victory over No.

Jul 17, 2023 8:34 AM Read more >

Matheson hopes World Cup will further raise profile of women's game, boost new league

A veteran of four World Cups as a player, Diana Matheson knows the platform that the women's soccer showcase presents.

Jul 17, 2023 7:05 AM Read more >

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ryan Reynolds has already taken Hollywood to Wrexham . Now the Welsh soccer team is on its way to Tinseltown.

Jul 17, 2023 5:09 AM Read more >

Analysis: Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon title shows he is exactly who everyone thought he was

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic knows a thing or two about the talents and intangibles required to win big matches against the best players. He’s been in 35 Grand Slam finals. He’s won 23 of them.

Jul 17, 2023 4:34 AM Read more >

A year after trading Soto, the Nationals still need to be patient with the players they received

Almost a year after trading Juan Soto, the Washington Nationals are struggling as expected — and it will still be a while before that deal can be fully evaluated.

Jul 17, 2023 3:59 AM Read more >

England recalls James Anderson for the fourth Ashes test against Australia

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — James Anderson is back in England's team for the fourth Ashes test against Australia starting Wednesday in Manchester.

Jul 17, 2023 3:58 AM Read more >