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By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, who wears No. 15, has shed the nickname “AR-15” because he doesn’t want to be linked to the semiautomatic rifle used in mass shootings. Richardson said Wednesday at the Southeastern Conference Media Days he is “just trying to rebrand myself and become

By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A woman accused of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson as a romantic rival has pleaded not guilty to murder and the judge granted her attorneys request for a quick trial, scheduling it to begin in late October. The 25-year-old Wilson, who was a Vermont native,

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Taiba is the slight 7-5 favorite over the undefeated Jack Christopher in the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday, the first major race for 3-year-olds following the Triple Crown. Taiba is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, who is seeking to extend his stakes record with a 10th Haskell victory

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer At the start of the year there were no women serving as assistant general managers in the National Hockey League. Now there are five. Chicago’s Meghan Hunter, New Jersey’s Kate Madigan, Toronto’s Hayley Wickenheiser and Vancouver’s Cammi Granato and Émilie Castonguay are on the leading edge of hockey’s concerted

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Henrik Stenson is out as Ryder Cup captain for Europe. The European tour says decisions for his personal life go against the contract he signed to be captain four months ago. In the middle of it all is the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series. Stenson confirmed that he has agreed

NEW YORK (AP) — Kleberson, a midfielder on Brazil’s 2002 World Cup champions, was hired by Major League Soccer’s New York City as an assistant coach. Now 43, Kleberson made 32 appearances for Brazil from 2002-10 and was with Manchester United (2003-05) and Beşiktaş (2005-07) during a club career from 1999-2016. He had been an

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina consensus player of the year Aliyah Boston says she turned down a late invite to the ESPYS awards show and was hurt she wasn’t asked earlier to attend. Boston was nominated for best college athlete in women’s sports. Boston posted on social media she was more hurt by a

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forward Nicholas Gioacchini was acquired by Major League Soccer’s Orlando from Caen in France’s second tier. The 21-year-old agreed to a 2 1/2-year contract that includes a club option for 2025. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Gioacchini signed with the reserve team of Paris FC that played in French fifth tier.

CHICAGO (AP) — Allie Quigley scored 18 points, Emma Meesseman had 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm 78-74 for their fifth straight victory. Chicago clinched a playoff spot with its 20th win of the season. Meesseman made a reverse layup to give Chicago a 76-72 lead

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith has been arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Brazos County jail records show that the 21-year-old Smith was arrested by Texas A&M police early Wednesday and was booked into jail.

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — There’s a wave of kids picking up the javelin in India. They all want to be the next Neeraj Chopra. He became the country’s first Olympic champion in track and field during the Tokyo Games last year. He has since appeared on the cover of

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are on the official U.S. Open entry lists but that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily play in the tournament. And in Djokovic’s case, he can’t compete there because he isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19. The singles entry lists are a formality and they include all players

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees lead the way as baseball returns from the All-Star break. The Yankees begin the second half with a gaudy 64-28 record and a whopping 13-game lead over Tampa Bay in the AL East. The crosstown Mets are on top

MARSEILLE. France (AP) — France international Jonathan Clauss has signed a three-year deal with Marseille. The nine-time French champions said the 29-year-old right-back, who joined from Lens in the wake of a tremendous season, underwent his medical on Wednesday. A late bloomer with an attacking profile, Clauss got his first taste of international soccer this

TORONTO (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has been given a wild-card entry into the main draw of the National Bank Open next month. She will compete in Toronto for the first time since 2019 and return to WTA Tour singles play for the first time since August 2021. The former world No.

PEYRAGUDES, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar has claimed a third stage win at this year’s Tour de France as he sprinted away from Jonas Vingegaard in the punishing last climb of a grueling trek in the Pyrenees. But the two-time defending champion has failed to take significant time out of the Tour leader. Pogacar attacked

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The World Golf Hall of Fame is leaving Florida and returning to North Carolina. It will be part of the USGA’s campus at Pinehurst and stage two induction ceremonies during the U.S. Open weeks in 2024 and 2029. The move will involve relocating some of the artifacts that have

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Henrik Stenson is out as Ryder Cup captain for Europe. The European tour says decisions for his personal life go against the contract he signed to be captain four months ago. In the middle of it all is the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series. Sky Sports was the first to

SAINT-GAUDENS, France (AP) — Rafal Majka has pulled out of the Tour de France ahead of a tough stage in the Pyrenees. He was expected to provide a precious assistance to his team leader and two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar, who has only three teammates left to finish the race. The Tour ends in Paris

ROME (AP) — José Mourinho and Conference League champion Roma are stepping up their ambitions with the signing of former Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Roma says the 28-year-old Argentina international has agreed to a three-year deal. His contract at Juventus expired three weeks ago. Dybala says “the speed and determination with which Roma demonstrated just