Texans owner McNair says Tank Dell will make ‘full recovery’ after being wounded in shooting

Houston Texans receiver Tank Dell was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month. HOUSTON — Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said Monday that receiver Tank Dell will make a “full recovery” after he was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month. McNair did not provide details on the nature … Read more

Olympic torch set to reach France, begin final leg of its journey to Paris

The 2024 Olympic Games are fast approaching as the flame makes its way from Greece to Paris for the opening ceremony. MARSEILLE, France —  Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic” celebrations as the arrival of a majestic ship carrying the Olympic torch from Greece is expected to draw a huge crowd Wednesday in the southern French … Read more

WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says

The long wait for charter flights for WNBA teams is finally over. NEW YORK — The wait for full-time charter flights for WNBA teams finally is over with commissioner Cathy Engelbert announcing the league’s plans to start the program this season. “We intend to fund a full-time charter for this season,” Engelbert said Tuesday in a … Read more

Settlement could open the way for college athletes getting paid by their schools

An agreement has not been finalized and questions about how exactly a new system would work remain unanswered. But here’s where things stand right now. WASHINGTON — A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes. … Read more

Jaime Munguia falls to Canelo Alvarez in boxing championship, but not with a knockout

After a slow start, Alvarez took control of the match and eventually won in the drawn-out battle. LAS VEGAS — The question of whether Canelo Alvarez can any longer knock out anyone likely won’t go away with his unanimous victory Saturday night, but he remains the undisputed super middleweight champion because he was the stronger … Read more

Canelo Alvarez retains undisputed championship with unanimous decision over Jaime Munguia

After a slow start, Alvarez took control of the match and eventually won in the drawn-out battle. LAS VEGAS — The question of whether Canelo Alvarez can any longer knock out anyone likely won’t go away with his unanimous victory Saturday night, but he remains the undisputed super middleweight champion because he was the stronger … Read more