Kawhi Leonard shares his thoughts on Popovich; Ime Udoka got playoff coaching advice from Pop

Kawhi Leonard praises Gregg Popovich for his dedication after he retires from coaching. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers’ season is over after getting bounced out of the playoffs versus Denver. During his postgame conference session, he took a few minutes to give his thoughts on his first … Read more

Plans are unclear for Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and others with the Preakness 2 weeks away

The immediate futures for horses that finished just behind Sovereignty or skipped the Derby altogether remained muddy, as well. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail. The … Read more

Former volunteer Division I baseball coaches to receive $32K in legal victory

The lawsuit alleged the NCAA unlawfully restricted competition in the college baseball labor market by limiting the number of paid coaches on Division I staffs. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — About 1,000 Division I baseball volunteer coaches from 2018-23 could receive an average of more than $32,000 apiece as part of a class action lawsuit settlement given … Read more

New women’s soccer leagues usher in more career opportunities

The National Women’s Soccer League was once the lone professional women’s league in North America. But others have more recently joined. SEATTLE — As the popularity of women’s soccer grows, so have the opportunities for players looking to make the sport a career. The National Women’s Soccer League was once the lone professional women’s league in … Read more