CLOSINGS/DELAYS
As Formula One questions swirl, Colton Herta wants to keep his focus on winning first IndyCar crown
Read full article: As Formula One questions swirl, Colton Herta wants to keep his focus on winning first IndyCar crownColton Herta has been addressing Formula 1 questions for most of his IndyCar career.
New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti
Read full article: New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without AndrettiThe Associated Press has learned that two longtime NASCAR executives have been introduced at Andretti Global as part of the restructuring now that Michael Andretti has stepped aside.
Pro Women's Hockey League says it could add as many as two teams for 2025-26 season
Read full article: Pro Women's Hockey League says it could add as many as two teams for 2025-26 seasonExpansion is on the table for the six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League, and executives aren’t placing limitations on which North American markets they’ll consider in a bid to add as many as two franchises for the 2025-26 season.
The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'
Read full article: The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'The Associated Press went behind the scenes to capture what former tennis star and gender equality champion Billie Jean King referred to as the birth of women's hockey.
Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some risk
Read full article: Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some riskOnce the intial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, details about the contract emerged that were nearly as stunning.
In first news conference with Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani dodges questions about Tommy John surgery
Read full article: In first news conference with Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani dodges questions about Tommy John surgeryShohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by dodging questions about whether he had a second Tommy John surgery.
Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source says
Read full article: Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source saysShohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if either of two key executives is no longer in place, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press.
With rosters and staff in place, new women's pro hockey league ready to open training camps
Read full article: With rosters and staff in place, new women's pro hockey league ready to open training campsThe new Professional Women's Hockey League is taking the next step in preparing to open play in January.
Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in Canada
Read full article: Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in CanadaThe new Professional Women’s Hockey League has unveiled its Original Six franchises.
Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association ratifies CBA to launch new league, AP source says
Read full article: Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association ratifies CBA to launch new league, AP source saysIt’s game on for a new, yet-to-be named women’s pro hockey league to launch in January after union members cleared the final major hurdle by unanimously ratifying a collective bargaining agreement and a constitution, a person with direct knowledge of the vote told The Associated Press.
AP source: MLB forms economic group as regional TV in peril
Read full article: AP source: MLB forms economic group as regional TV in perilMajor League Baseball has formed a new economic study committee in light of a possible bankruptcy for the company that owns local broadcasting rights to 14 of 30 teams.
Proposed women's hockey league teams with Billie Jean King
Read full article: Proposed women's hockey league teams with Billie Jean KingA person with direct knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that North America's top women's hockey players are teaming up with former tennis star Billie Jean King and Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter to explore launching a pro league within the next year.