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Golf has long been about making connections. That won't change in an LIV-PGA Tour world

Golf has long been about making connections. That won't change in an LIV-PGA Tour world

Kerry Bowie's daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate.
Rob Hatch elected next board chair of Own The Podium

Rob Hatch elected next board chair of Own The Podium

OTTAWA — Alberta businessman Rob Hatch has been elected the next chair of Own The Podium's board of directors. Own The Podium was established before the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.
Vanderbilt adds John Calipari's son, Brad, to basketball staff

Vanderbilt adds John Calipari's son, Brad, to basketball staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Calipari's son is joining a Southeastern Conference staff, just not at Kentucky.
Lawler returns to Blue Bombers, eligible to play following time on suspended list

Lawler returns to Blue Bombers, eligible to play following time on suspended list

WINNIPEG — Kenny Lawler is returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is eligible to play again. The team had placed the six-foot-two, 199-pound wide receiver on the suspended list June 1.
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.