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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year, plus fined him $10 million, after an investigation found that he had engaged in what the league called “workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies.” The findings of the league’s report, published

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The St. Louis Blues have taken another step in keeping their top young players in the fold long term. The team on Tuesday signed forward Jordan Kyrou to an eight-year contract extension worth $65 million. The deal begins in 2023 and runs through 2031. The deal comes two months

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year, plus fined him $10 million, after in investigation found that he had engaged in what the league called “workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies.” The findings of the league’s report published

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Jimmy Walker was so frustrated by ordinary golf and lingering health issues that he quietly walked away from the PGA Tour in April. He wasn’t sure how long he was going to stay away. Maybe for good. And then LIV Golf changed his plans. With all the defections to

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career with Joe Gibbs Racing because the team could not come to terms with NASCAR’s only active multiple Cup champion. Busch will drive the No. 8 Chevrolet for Childress in an

By The Associated Press After two weeks of an offseason, the PGA Tour is ready for a new season. It starts with the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California. This will be the 10th and final year of a wraparound season. Max Homa is the defending champion. He won twice last season and will be making

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — It was a quick turnaround for tennis’ new No. 1. Carlos Alcaraz arrived back home to try to help Spain in the Davis Cup Finals only hours after celebrating his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open. Alcaraz made it to Valencia the day before

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Less could be more for Antoine Griezmann going into the World Cup. The France forward has been getting few minutes with Atlético Madrid because of a unique contractual dispute with Barcelona. But he may end up being one of the few players arriving fresh for the

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi’s Monza has fired coach Giovanni Stroppa and replaced him with Raffaele Palladino. The 54-year-old Stroppa steered Monza to a historic first ever promotion to the top-flight via the playoffs last season but it picked up its first point only last weekend. The 38-year-old Palladino’s first match in charge will

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer French authorities are on high alert for soccer violence in Marseille ahead of the Champions League encounter with Eintracht Frankfurt. This is days after a violent stadium brawl in France left dozens injured. Violent elements from both clubs got into fan clashes last season and vigilance has been ratcheted

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer A long-anticipated all-British heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is closer then ever. Joshua’s management team says in a post on Twitter that its fighter has accepted the terms presented by Fury for a bout on Dec. 3. That was made known to Fury’s team on Friday

By DIAMOND DESHIELDS For The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Diamond DeShields will be chronicling her journey with USA Basketball as they prep for and play in the FIBA World Cup in Australia. DeShields is grateful for the chance to play with USA Basketball after having spinal surgery two years ago that nearly ended