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
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
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
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
If hockey isn’t quite your thing, or you’re just discovering the thrill of the playoffs, we won’t hold it against you. DALLAS — This is a safe space, aspiring Stars fans. If hockey isn’t quite your thing, or you’re just discovering the thrill of the playoffs, we won’t hold it against you or stop you … Read more
Enough was finally enough for the Texas Rangers as they dismissed their hitting instructor and de-rostered their center fielder following a series loss to Seattle. ARLINGTON, Texas — The weekend set to end the current homestand for the Texas Rangers made it strikingly obvious that the Seattle Mariners are one of the hottest teams in … Read more
Gregg Popovich officially passed the Spurs’ coaching torch to Mitch Johnson, praising his capabilities. SAN ANTONIO — In his first public appearance after suffering a mild stroke, former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich officially passed the coaching torch to his successor, Mitch Johnson, the team’s new head coach. “We have to have someone … Read more