Tag: Sports business
FIFA tours Africa, aims to hold sway in soccer election
<p>GENEVA — As the head of African soccer battles in court this week to stay on the ballot for re-election, FIFA president Gianni Infantino...
Antonetti says Indians cooperating with Callaway inquiry
CLEVELAND — Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Wednesday he couldn't comment on his previous remarks about Mickey Callaway's conduct due to...
Sharks Blichfeld suspended 2 games for hit on MacKinnon
NEW YORK — San Jose Sharks forward Joachim Blichfeld was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Thursday for an illegal...
McMillan only reluctantly agreed to be Hawks’ interim coach
<p>Nate McMillan reluctantly agreed to serve as the Atlanta Hawks' interim coach and only accepted the position after conferring with Lloyd Pierce following Pierce's...
UConn’s Bueckers is Big East player, freshman of the year
<p>UNCASVILLE, Conn. — UConn freshman guard Paige Bueckers was named the Big East's player and freshman of the year on Thursday, joining Maya Moore...
Jets’ Douglas praises Darnold, but open to trading QB
NEW YORK — Sam Darnold's time as the face of the New York Jets franchise might be nearing a disappointing end.
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Denver Broncos want Miller back but legal, money issues loom
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — New general manager George Paton said Thursday the Denver Broncos want Von Miller back in 2021, but they want to hear...
Auburn’s fires women’s basketball coach Williams-Flournoy
<p>AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn has fired women's basketball coach Terri Williams-Flournoy after she finished without a league win in her ninth season.</p>
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Colorado Rapids sign 16-year-old forward Darren Yapi
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Colorado Rapids signed 16-year-old forward Darren Yapi to a five-year contract, the youngest player to sign a pro deal...
Saints cut 12-year punter Thomas Morstead
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have cut punter Thomas Morstead, who was a rookie when the franchise won its only Super Bowl...