Landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving way for million dollar players

NEW YORK (AP) – A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players.

Senegal slams 'illegal and deeply unjust' decision to strip Africa Cup title

Senegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with the country’s soccer federation saying it will appeal the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip the team of its victory in a chaotic final against host Morocco.

Miami (Ohio) makes a March Madness statement with an 89-79 win over SMU

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – Eian Elmer scored 22 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years.

Air Force hires Penn State assistant Joe Crispin as men's basketball coach

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) – Air Force hired Penn State assistant Joe Crispin on Wednesday as the men’s head basketball coach.

Gonzaga is back in the NCAA Tournament

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – In a season of highs and a few lows, Gonzaga is back in the NCAA Tournament and still looking for that elusive title game breakthrough.

New women's pro baseball league turns long-held dreams into reality

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) – Kelsie Whitmore stood near third base at JetBlue Park and looked around at her new norm.