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WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices

PHOENIX (AP) — Caitlin Clark sauntered across the orange carpet in a tan Armani dress and white Versace slingback pumps, an understated-but-elegant look for the kickoff event of the WNBA’s All-Star weekend. The Indiana Fever rookie accentuated the ensemble with a white Versace bag — matching the heels, of course — with two Tiffany bracelets […]

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Churchill Downs lifts suspension of trainer Bob Baffert following Medina Spirit’s failed drug test

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs has rescinded its extended suspension of Bob Baffert, allowing the Hall of Fame trainer to resume racing his horses at the historic track and partner facilities after more than three years of banishment for a failed drug test of 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit. The stunning announcement came

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Jacksonville Jaguars sue imprisoned ex-employee over multimillion-dollar theft from team

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have filed a lawsuit against a former employee who is serving prison time after pleading guilty to stealing $22 million from the NFL team’s virtual credit card program. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Duval County Circuit Court, seeks more than $66 million in damages, or three times the

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Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry’s car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — on Josh Berry’s No. 4 Ford. The rookie driver took his Stewart-Haas Racing entry the traditional 2.5-mile oval with an image of the WNBA’s rookie star plastered across the hood of his car. Speedway officials had hoped to get the top

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Clark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic team

PHOENIX (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their matchup against the U.S. Olympic team. They’ll get to team-up for the first time on the WNBA All-Star team after being rivals in college. Reese’s LSU squad topped Clark’s Iowa team for the national championship

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WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again

PHOENIX (AP) — The last time the U.S. Women’s National Team snubbed Arike Ogunbowale, she made sure it paid on the basketball court. Three years later, the circumstances are a little different. The mission remains the same. Once again, the 27-year-old Ogunbowale will not represent her country in the upcoming Paris Olympics, though it can’t

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Caleb Williams is ready for the spotlight as the Chicago Bears open training camp

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams is ready for what comes next. The No. 1 overall draft pick and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner is embracing the spotlight in Chicago after playing a starring role in Hollywood as the quarterback at USC. All eyes will be on him when the Bears begin training camp Saturday.

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Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and where

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium, whether that means renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in Kansas or Missouri. After a joint ballot initiative with the Royals to help fund

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Injured and locked-out fans file first lawsuits over Copa America stampede and melee

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend’s melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer tournament final at Hard Rock Stadium, with one person citing serious injuries and some ticket holders saying they were denied entry. Miami-Dade County

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