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UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts after making a basket while being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the finals of the Big East Conference tournament, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts after making a basket while being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the finals of the Big East Conference tournament, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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In March Madness, the women still have more stars and perhaps more people watching too

MARCH 18, 2025

Soaking tubs and a spa pool, part of the New York Yankees medical and training room, are seen during a tour of the upgraded team spring training facilities Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Soaking tubs and a spa pool, part of the New York Yankees medical and training room, are seen during a tour of the upgraded team spring training facilities Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it

MARCH 10, 2025

Black Athletes-Activism Dilemma
FILE - Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud dribbles during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

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AP shines spotlight on dilemma Black athletes face with DEI programs under attack

MARCH 7, 2025

FILE - Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) warms up for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU, Dec. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
FILE - Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) warms up for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU, Dec. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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Travis Hunter already has coaches and executives convinced he can be two-way player in NFL

FEB. 28, 2025

FILE - Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud dribbles during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
FILE - Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud dribbles during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

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Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever

FEB. 28, 2025

FILE -Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto talks with reporters during Major League Baseball's GM Meetings, Nov. 9, 2021, in Carlsbad, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
FILE -Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto talks with reporters during Major League Baseball's GM Meetings, Nov. 9, 2021, in Carlsbad, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

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5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way

FEB. 25, 2025

Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by Alex de Minaur of Australia following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by Alex de Minaur of Australia following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

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Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton semifinals are set

JAN. 22, 2025

Dancer Sara Cook performs at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Hanover Theater in Worcester, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Dancer Sara Cook performs at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Hanover Theater in Worcester, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

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Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the ‘American Idol’ of ballet

JAN. 21, 2025

FILE - Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker tips his cap before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Miami Marlins,, July 28, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
FILE - Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker tips his cap before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Miami Marlins,, July 28, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

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‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

JAN. 16, 2025

Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after defeating Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after defeating Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam’s 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years

JAN. 15, 2025

Gael Monfils of France plays a forehand return to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Gael Monfils of France plays a forehand return to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

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Monfils outduels fellow Frenchman in an Australian Open 1st-round match for the ages

JAN. 13, 2025

FILE - Two teens challenging New Hampshire's new law banning transgender girls from girls' sports teams pose with their families and attorneys in Concord, N.H., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, after a judge granted an emergency request to allow one of the girls to play soccer while their lawsuit continues. (AP Photo/Holly Ramer, File)
FILE - Two teens challenging New Hampshire's new law banning transgender girls from girls' sports teams pose with their families and attorneys in Concord, N.H., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, after a judge granted an emergency request to allow one of the girls to play soccer while their lawsuit continues. (AP Photo/Holly Ramer, File)

Athletes

Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced

DEC. 18, 2024

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