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FILE - WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media before the WNBA basketball draft on Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) in the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of camp after cyst removed from his foot

Associated Press

FILE - Germany's Christoph Kramer lies on the pitch as teammate Thomas Mueller assists him, during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Xavier Marit, Pool, File)

FIFA teams up with U.N. health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion

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St. Bonaventure players huddle in the first half of a National Invitational Tournament basketball game on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Wojnarowski is leaving ESPN for alma mater to become GM of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks with center Steven Stamkos (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) scores a touchdown ahead of Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) as Chiefs offensive guard Cameron Erving (75) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Kansas City Chiefs hope to have Kareem Hunt active after losing Isiah Pacheco to injury

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie is pictured during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, File)

Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve with chronic back problems

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno reacts after a penalty is called on him during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Nick Foligno was named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Injured Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, left, stans with his temamtes for the Natioanl Anthem before the start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

QB Jordan Love practices with Packers as he continues recovery from knee injury

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy reacts to putt during the third round of the Irish Open golf tournament at Royal County Down in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Peter Morrison/PA via AP)

McIlroy expresses concerns over Poulter’s Ryder Cup captaincy hopes

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Rika Kihira of Japan reacts following her free skate program at the Skate Canada International figure skating competition in Mississauga, Ontario, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Japanese figure skating star Rika Kihira to miss Grand Prix season with stress fracture in ankle

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

New York Mets' Jose Quintana pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Quintana, Nimmo lead surging Mets to win for second straight blowout of Nationals

By Jerry Beach - Associated Press

Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts after losing to Emma Navarro, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 1, in New York. 2024. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Coco Gauff splits with coach Brad Gilbert after more than a year and one Grand Slam title together

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Shiloh Rivera, facing, mourns with Hylas Stemen of Columbus, at the makeshift memorial set up by fans for Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Gaudreau, along with his brother Matthew, was fatally struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle on Thursday. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana) **FILE**

Blue Jackets open training camp amid lingering grief over Gaudreau’s death

By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto (8) and Tyler Fitzgerald, right, celebrate after both scoring on a single hit in by Casey Schmitt during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Yastrzemski, Conforto homer to help Giants beat sinking Orioles

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashid Shaheed during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Carr, Saints buck NFL trend of early season offensive struggles

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Indiana wide receiver Miles Cross, right, makes a catch on a pass as UCLA defensive back Devin Kirkwood defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Marquee cross-country road trips begin for teams, fans in expanded Big Ten

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice speaks during NHL hockey media day, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers getting back to work, insisting it’s time to look forward after Stanley Cup win

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) questions a foul call in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mystics host Clark, Fever with potential postseason berth at play in regular-season finale

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders place kicker Austin Seibert, top right, celebrates with teammate after kicking the game-winning field goal against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Seibert goes from kicking at a pine tree to 7-for-7 on field goals in first Commanders game

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press