HOF Series: Andersen's US adventure earned Hall of Fame nod

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Although Morten Andersen grew up with absolutely no notion of kicking an American football, he always had designs on playing sports at an elite level - albeit with his hands....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2uSvIWx

Seahawks sign safety Kam Chancellor to 3-year extension

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Kam Chancellor was optimistic he would have a new contract before the start of the regular season....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wiKVhM

White Sox place Willy Garcia on 7-day DL with concussion

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Willy Garcia on the seven-day disabled list because of a concussion he suffered during a frightening collision with top prospect Yoan Moncada....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqqrad

AP Source: Seahawks' Chancellor agrees to 3-year extension

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the deal says safety Kam Chancellor and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $36 million with $25 million guaranteed....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vfDb2X

Sharapova wins first WTA match in US since 2015

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Maria Sharapova played her first WTA match in the United States since 2015 and beat Jennifer Brady 6-1, 4-6, 6-0 on Monday night in the opening round of the Bank of the West Classic....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:58 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hkesVt

Barcelona has 'doubts' about Neymar's future amid PSG rumors

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Barcelona is worried, very worried, that Neymar might be headed to Paris-Saint Germain....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:55 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hk61JS

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PARIS (AP) -- After failing three times in recent bids, sheer joy was expected from Paris officials when Los Angeles ceded the 2024 Olympics to the City of Lights....

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