AP National Sports Archives

Blue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto

December 9, 2024 6:05 pm Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re… Continue Reading

UCSB Basketball player named in 2023 Lou Henson All-American team

April 1, 2023 8:27 pm Bryan Hernandez

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — After a stellar season for UC Santa Barbara's men's basketball team, one player is being recognized for his… Continue Reading

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

December 29, 2022 10:53 am The Associated Press

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has… Continue Reading

Crowds gather at local downtown Santa Barbara bars to watch U.S. play Iran in World Cup

November 29, 2022 11:39 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Crowds gathered in bars in Downtown Santa Barbara to watch the U.S. play Iran in the World Cup. So far, the U.S. has… Continue Reading

Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal

August 1, 2022 5:52 am The Associated Press

Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs… Continue Reading

Dallas Stars hire hire veteran coach Peter DeBoer

June 21, 2022 2:25 pm The Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Peter DeBoer has twice gone to the Stanley Cup Final in his first season with a new team. Now… Continue Reading

AP source: Koepka the latest to join Saudi-backed LIV series

June 21, 2022 2:16 pm The Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — The Associated Press has learned Brooks Koepka is the latest PGA Tour player to sign on… Continue Reading

World swimming bans transgender athletes from women’s events

June 19, 2022 9:49 am The Associated Press

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women… Continue Reading

Baseball honors Gehrig while raising awareness of ALS

June 2, 2022 6:06 pm The Associated Press

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Baseball celebrated the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig on the 81st anniversary of the Hall of… Continue Reading

Top O’s pitching prospect Rodriguez has strained lat muscle

June 2, 2022 3:02 pm The Associated Press

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias says top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez has… Continue Reading

Ohtani tagged in Bronx again, Yanks hand Angels 7th L in row

June 2, 2022 2:53 pm The Associated Press

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Carpenter ended an 11-pitch at-bat with a leadoff home run against Shohei… Continue Reading

Sorenstam shoots 74, still has a blast at U.S. Women’s Open

June 2, 2022 2:49 pm The Associated Press

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — For a brief moment, it looked like Annika Sorenstam might pull a Phil Mickelson and… Continue Reading

Portugal draws at Spain, Haaland scores in Nations League

June 2, 2022 2:47 pm The Associated Press

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Portugal scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Spain in their Nations League opener, while… Continue Reading

Top-seeded Oklahoma rolls past Northwestern 13-2; Texas next

June 2, 2022 2:46 pm The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tiare Jennings and Jana Johns hit grand slams to help No. 1 seed Oklahoma roll past No. 9… Continue Reading

Former Miami AD Blake James lands at BC, promises to stay

June 2, 2022 2:46 pm The Associated Press

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired its third athletic director since 2017, and this one is promising to stick… Continue Reading

‘Some weirdness’ at Big 12 with future and soon former teams

June 2, 2022 2:40 pm The Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby acknowledges the there is “some weirdness” with the… Continue Reading

Lindblad sets U.S. Women’s Open amateur mark with 6-under 65

June 2, 2022 12:57 pm The Associated Press

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — Sweden’s Ingrid Lindblad shot a 6-under 65, the lowest round by an amateur in the… Continue Reading

Scott 4 for 4 as Texas tops UCLA 7-2 in softball WS opener

June 2, 2022 12:10 pm The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas freshman Mia Scott is so shy that she hasn't spoken at a news… Continue Reading

Drafting Walker at No. 1 ‘lit a fire under’ Jags’ Chaisson

June 2, 2022 11:46 am The Associated Press

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — K’Lavon Chaisson has two sacks in two seasons while playing in two schemes for two… Continue Reading

Lagergren, Li share lead after first round of European Open

June 2, 2022 11:29 am The Associated Press

WINSEN, Germany (AP) — Li Haotong and Joakim Lagergren both shot a 5-under 67 to share the lead after the first round of the European Open. Li of… Continue Reading