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Trial begins for former New Mexico athletics director on embezzlement charges

Trial begins for former New Mexico athletics director on embezzlement charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of former University of New Mexico athletic director Paul Krebs on embezzlement charges.
Blue Jays sign first-round draft pick, shortstop Arjun Nimmala

Blue Jays sign first-round draft pick, shortstop Arjun Nimmala

TORONTO — Shortstop Arjun Nimmala has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 17-year-old prospect was the 20th overall pick of this year's Major League Baseball draft.
Hertha Berlin suspends goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck as police investigate fight

Hertha Berlin suspends goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck as police investigate fight

BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin suspended goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck while police investigate his alleged involvement in a fight with another man who later needed hospital treatment.
After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers

After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Bob Bowman was coaching the world's greatest swimmer, he'd be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool. Screaming, berating and belittling were an accepted part of the package.
Kenyan authorities seize illegal shipment of doping materials

Kenyan authorities seize illegal shipment of doping materials

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities seized a smuggled shipment of medication which can be used by athletes as performance-enhancing drugs, the country's national anti-doping body said on Monday.
Naby Keïta will miss start of season for Werder Bremen because of injury

Naby Keïta will miss start of season for Werder Bremen because of injury

BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keïta will miss the start of the season for Werder Bremen after being injured while preparing for a friendly.
Chicago Blackhawks and No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard agree to 3-year contract

Chicago Blackhawks and No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard agree to 3-year contract

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Connor Bedard have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract for the No. 1 overall draft pick.
Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon trophy keeps him at No. 1. Marketa Vondrousova's lifts her to No. 10

Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon trophy keeps him at No. 1. Marketa Vondrousova's lifts her to No. 10

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz held onto No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday by virtue of his victory over No.
Matheson hopes World Cup will further raise profile of women's game, boost new league

Matheson hopes World Cup will further raise profile of women's game, boost new league

A veteran of four World Cups as a player, Diana Matheson knows the platform that the women's soccer showcase presents.
Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ryan Reynolds has already taken Hollywood to Wrexham . Now the Welsh soccer team is on its way to Tinseltown.