Women's sports

Vandy player expelled for violating sexual misconduct policy

Jul. 02, 2020 08:02 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Vanderbilt football player dismissed from the team and expelled for violating the university's sexual misconduct policy in October...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Ohio State defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (72) reacts after teammate defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones (86) recovers a fumble at the 2-yard line during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. A strong connection between law enforcement and Idaho State student-athletes, including Togiai, set the stage for peaceful unity march on June 3, 2020, in Pocatello, Idaho. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Idaho march brings college athletes, officers together

By John Marshall Jul. 02, 2020 03:51 PM EDT

A crow sits on fencing erected around the Epsom Downs racecourse, in Epsom, England, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The Derby annual horse race will take place behind closed doors on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Oklahoma athletics cutting $13.7M from budget

By The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2020 12:43 AM EDT

Salvador Hernandez, a groom at Emerald Downs Racetrack in Auburn, Wash., wears a mask as he watches a race Wednesday, June 24, 2020, on the first day of thoroughbred horse racing at the track since all professional sports in Washington state were curtailed in March by the outbreak of the coronavirus. No spectators were allowed, but online wagering was available and the races were streamed. Organizers hope to continue racing into October on a modified schedule. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The Latest: Another PGA Tour player tests positive for virus

By The Associated Press Jun. 30, 2020 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 16, 2019, file photo, Gary Woodland poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. The U.S. Open is returning to NBC starting this year at Winged Foot after Fox Sports has asked to end its 12-year contract with the USGA, multiple people told The Associated Press on Sunday night, June 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

USGA transfers US media rights from Fox back to NBCUniversal

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 29, 2020 12:59 PM EDT

Bud Cauley tees off on the third hole during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Thursday, June 25, 2020, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Latest: Morehouse cancels football, cross country

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 11:36 AM EDT
June 26 1910 — For the second consecutive year, Hazel Hotchkiss wins the singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at the U.S. Lawn Tennis...

FILE - This is a March 24, 2020, file photo showing Liberty University's Freedom Tower in Lynchburg, Va. Three football players at Liberty University say they have entered the transfer portal, with two of them citing “racial insensitivity” by the university's leadership or similar reasons for their decisions. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

3 football players announce plans to transfer from Liberty

Jun. 23, 2020 11:52 AM EDT

Football players seek changes before returning to UCLA

By Joe Reedy Jun. 20, 2020 05:38 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA officials say they feel good regarding answering the concerns raised by football players about returning to campus this week. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, an Arizona State fan is all alone in the upper deck during an NCAA college football game against Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. As lock-downs are lifted, restrictions on social gatherings eased and life begins to resemble some sense, sports are finally starting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Many college and pro sports teams already were dealing with declining ticket sales. The improved at-home experience, the emergence of wide-spread legalized betting and the changing social makeup of fan bases have been catalysts, while dynamic pricing, increases in parking and concession prices and a push toward luxury seating have exacerbated the problem.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

The Latest: 28 Clemson athletes, staffers test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2020 04:55 PM EDT

In this April 25, 2020 photograph, a small Mississippi state flag is held by a participant during a drive-by "re-open Mississippi" protest past the Governor's Mansion, in the background, in Jackson, Miss. This current flag has in the canton portion of the banner the design of the Civil War-era Confederate battle flag, that has been the center of a long-simmering debate about its removal or replacement. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Following athletes, NCAA takes aim at Confederate flag

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 19, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 12:03 PM EDT
June 24 1910 — James Braid wins his fifth British Open with a four-stroke victory over Sandy Herd. 1911 — John...