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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Portland Thorns have fired their athletic trainer after an outside investigation found he illegally distrubted a controlled substance to players, the National Women’s Soccer League said. The NWSL, beset in recent years by abuse and misconduct allegations, announced that the trainer, Pierre Soubrier, was

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — The head of the Welsh Rugby Union has expressed his dismay at allegations of racist, homophobic and sexist bullying within his organization and called for immediate change. A number of former WRU employees took part in an investigation by the BBC that included accusations about their time at the governing body.

ROME (AP) — Defending champion AC Milan was beaten 4-0 at Lazio in Serie A to extend the Rossoneri’s winless streak to five matches. Mattia Zaccagni set up one goal then scored the other as Lazio moved into third and the Champions League places. Milan remained second, 12 points behind halfway leader Napoli, and now

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — An outside investigation has found that the husband of U.S. women’s team defender Crystal Dunn illegally distributed a controlled substance to Portland Thorns players in his role as the team’s athletic trainer. The National Women’s Soccer League announced the findings Tuesday. The trainer, Pierre Soubrier,

SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — French skier Clément Noël has won a night slalom for his first World Cup victory since winning Olympic gold last February. Noël stood only seventh after the opening run but used a strong second to take the lead. He then saw how the top six struggled on the many rolls on

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals coach Zac Taylor says he never doubted the backups on the offensive line could do the job. And he’s got confidence that the same line can handle the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game Sunday. But nobody would have blamed Taylor if he

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay has fired basketball coach Will Ryan three days after the Phoenix suffered their 11th consecutive loss. Ryan posted a 15-61 record in 2 1/2 seasons. Freddie Owens will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. Green Bay dropped to 2-19 overall and 1-9 in

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has given coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football. The new contract comes after Heupel led the Volunteers to their best season in more than 20 years. Heupel will make $9 million per year through the 2028 football season under the

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Ted Nolan finally has his rookie card more than 40 years after making his NHL debut. Better late than never, particularly because it includes a nod to his First Nations heritage. Upper Deck this month unveiled a “First Peoples Rookie Cards” set featuring eight Indigenous hockey players who did

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could have paid Tyreek Hill handsomely and gone all-in on another championship run. Instead, they dealt him to the Dolphins for a package of draft picks and some financial flexibility. In doing so, they took a championship window that might

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The lawyer who worked for Lionel Messi in his tax fraud case has been added to the defense team of former Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who is facing sexual assault charges. Renowned lawyer Cristóbal Martell will try to help Alves in his defense against sexual assault accusations made by a woman

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. O’Brien spent the past two seasons

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals acquired left-hander Josh Taylor from the Boston Red Sox for injury-prone shortstop Adalberto Mondesi and an additional player on Tuesday, the second straight day that Kansas City dealt one of its surplus position players in a bid to upgraded its lackluster bullpen.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum reported his car stolen earlier this month in Ann Arbor. Police records show Corum’s camouflage wrapped 2017 Camaro adorned with his BC2 logo was stolen from a parking garage between Jan. 13 and Jan. 16. Corum tweeted Tuesday that his parents bought the car

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Austin Cindric this weekend will try to become just the fifth driver to win both the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 sports car race. Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, Jamie McMurray and Jeff Gordon are the others to accomplish the feat. Cindric won

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum reported his car stolen earlier this month in Ann Arbor. Police records show Corum’s camouflage wrapped 2017 Camaro adorned with his BC2 logo was stolen from a parking garage between Jan. 13 and Jan. 16. Corum tweeted Tuesday that his parents bought the car

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State has hired Bryan Nardo as defensive coordinator. He was defensive coordinator at Division II Gannon this past season. Gannon’s total defense improved from 393.3 yards allowed per game in 2021 to 287.4. It was the school’s lowest total surrendered in 20 seasons. Nardo previously was linebackers coach at Youngstown

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have interviewed Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their vacant head coaching position. The Panthers have also interviewed former NFL head coaches Sean Payton, Jim Caldwell and Frank Reich, along with offensive coordinators Shane Steichen of the Eagles, Ken Dorsey of the Bills and Mike Kafka of

SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Henrik Kristoffersen has posted the fastest time in the opening run of a men’s World Cup slalom as he eyes a record fifth win at the annual night race. The Norwegian opened the race with a near-flawless run and was 0.21 seconds faster than home favorite Manuel Feller. Swiss skier Loic

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians manager Terry Francona’s beloved ride has been stolen. The scooter that Francona rides from his downtown Cleveland apartment to Progressive Field on game days was swiped over the weekend. Francona’s scooter was parked outside his residence. A team spokesman said police were notified of the