Indigenous artists help skateboard earn a stamp of approval
by PHOENIX — Years ago, skateboarding was branded as a hobby for rebels or stoners on the streets, schoolyards and back streets of the city. Those …
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Gary Lineker is back on the air to lead the BBC’s FA Cup coverage
BBC presenter Gary Lineker made a humble return to live TV while managing the broadcaster’s coverage of FA Cup football. LONDON — BBC presenter Gary …
Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. WithJOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Diamond Sports …
Q&A: Actor John Cena makes time for wrestling in Hollywood
John Cena created a WWE career dump while talking to his opponents by waving his hand in front of his face, telling his opponents “You …
Lineker goes from football star to TV presenter to liberal champion
Looks like the BBC picked the wrong guy. The network went against a national treasure, choosing to set an example for Gary Lineker by suspending …
Witnesses: Michael Irvin’s encounter with woman was friendly
Two men in a Phoenix hotel lobby the night Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin was accused of abusing a female employee say they …
Stella McCartney brings 7 wild horses to Paris Fashion Week
PARIS — Stella McCartney: Earthy scents filled the noses of the guests who entered the venue for a manege. Seven horses suddenly galloped through a …
MLB builds local media group, could stream 17 teams
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares to take over 17 teams’ local …
Fox pit reporter Sims is a symbol of NASCAR’s diversity goals
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — When Josh Sims reports on NASCAR this season, the stock car lineup is more like him these days, from the garage …
Affleck tells the lesser-known Michael Jordan story with ‘Air’
CITY OF SALT LAKE — Ben Affleck was 12 years old in 1984 and was growing up in the Boston area. The Celtics were NBA …