Tag: Women’s sports
‘Beats all of us losing’: 4 US men, 8 women still in French
When the French Open’s third round gets underway Friday, there will be four men from the United States on the schedule — the largest...
Mel Reid shoots 4-under 67 for early lead at US Women’s Open
SAN FRANCISCO — Mel Reid got off to a fast start with birdies on the first two holes of the U.S. Women’s Open on...
Eberle, Factor lead Oklahoma St. past Georgia 3-2 in WCWS
OKLAHOMA CITY — Chyenne Factor's two-run homer in the fourth inning helped No. 5 seed Oklahoma State defeat Georgia 3-2 on Thursday in the...
AP Sportlight
June 4
1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 4
1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey...
Sponsors hail Naomi Osaka’s ‘courage’ on mental health
NEW YORK — A few years ago, a star athlete dropping out of a major tennis tournament over mental health issues might have been...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 8
1935 — Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the...
Jordan’s jump: Chiles soaring into Olympic contention
FORT WORTH, Texas — Jordan Chiles didn't think she'd be here. Certainly not on the cusp of an Olympic berth. Or with the greatest...
Jonquel Jones scores 23, Sun snap Aces’ 3-game win streak
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Jonquel Jones had 23 points and seven rebounds, Brionna Jones added 14 points and eight boards, and the Connecticut Sun beat...
Wings snap 4-game losing streak, beat Sparks 79-69
ARLINGTON, Texas — Tyasha Harris scored a career-high 18 points, with four 3-pointers, and Kayla Thornton had 15 points and seven rebounds to help...