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Kings, Intel announce plans for new R&D center

Feb. 13, 2020 04:00 AM EST
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings and Intel announced plans Thursday for the NBA’s first research and development site devoted to finding new ways...

The D.C. Defenders, right, line up against the Seattle Dragons for the opening kickoff of the opening football game of the XFL season, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
New XFL kicks off with entertaining debut in DC

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

A picture of Kobe Bryant is projected on a giant screen prior to the Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Spal, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Spal 2013 vs SS Lazio Roma 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 06:08 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis wears cheats honoring Kobe Bryant before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
At the Super Bowl, they remembered Kobe Bryant

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 02, 2020 06:07 PM EST

United States forward Carli Lloyd (10) and Haiti defender Soveline Beaubrun, right, collide as they go for the ball during the first half of a women's Olympic qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carli Lloyd talks about those field goals, and her career

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 30, 2020 06:49 PM EST

FILE - In this May 4, 2019, file photo, Luis Saez rides Maximum Security, second from right, during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Country House was declared the winner after Maximum Security was disqualified following a review by race stewards. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Replay dominated sports in 2019, and expect more this year

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2020 12:33 PM EST

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores a goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Deportivo Alaves Sad vs FC Barcelona 12/21/2019

Dec. 23, 2019 10:27 AM EST

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores a goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Survey finds Barcelona is best-paid team in world sports

Dec. 22, 2019 10:54 PM EST

FIEL - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Japan's Kenki Fukuoka crosses the goal line for his team's third try against Scotland during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
Some of 2019's most memorable games decided by blown calls

By Paul Newberry Dec. 22, 2019 09:52 AM EST

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, left, and Charlotte MLS owner David Tepper talk during the announcement that an MLS team, owned by Tepper, will begin play Charlotte in 2021 at an event in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond
Charlotte lands Major League Soccer expansion team

By Steve Reed Dec. 17, 2019 10:14 AM EST

South Florida officials seeking more international soccer

Dec. 13, 2019 08:08 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — More than two dozen political leaders in South Florida have written letters to the U.S. Soccer Federation’s board of directors,...

AP sources: Charlotte getting Major League Soccer team

By Steve Reed Dec. 13, 2019 12:36 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — People familiar with the situation say Charlotte will be the home of a Major League Soccer expansion team. The...

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, the skyline of Charlotte, N.C., rises behind Bank of America Stadium in this aerial photo. Major League Soccer will try to reach an agreement for its 30th team to be in Charlotte. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper made a presentation to MLS owners and said he would own the team and they would play at Bank of America Stadium. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Panthers-Stadium Plan

Dec. 05, 2019 06:10 PM EST

MLS hopes to put 30th team in Charlotte, North Carolina

By Ronald Blum Dec. 05, 2019 05:41 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer will try to reach an agreement for ïts 30th team to be Charlotte, North Carolina, which could start play as soon as 2021. ...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton laughs after the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, in Charlotte, N.C. Cam Newton is a former league MVP and the long-time face of the Panthers franchise. But it's hard not to wonder if his future in Carolina is coming to an end following his recent spate of injuries. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)
Tepper says no decision yet on future of QB Cam Newton

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2019 07:14 PM EST

FILE - This June 28, 1997, file photo shows Mike Tyson biting into the ear of Evander Holyfield in the third round of their WBA heavyweight match in Las Vegas. Violence is part of the game in many sports. But when the Cleveland’s Myles Garrett ripped the helmet off Mason Rudolph and hit the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback in the head with it, the Browns’ defender crossed a line _ one that attracts the attention of authorities sometimes from within their sport and in other cases from criminal prosecutors.(AP Photo/Jack Smith, File)
Garrett’s helmet swing is latest violent incident in sports

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 02:14 AM EST

FILE - In this 1936, file photo, Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals swings during a baseball game. (AP Photo/File)
Essay: What is America's game? 3 sports, 3 American eras

By Ted Anthony Oct. 25, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath reacts on the sideline during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Seattle. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Wonderwall: Minnesota United has steep backing behind it

By Dave Campbell Oct. 18, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Cincinnati, Miami now NFL's only winless teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 10:26 AM EDT