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Josh Liendo of Canada competes in the men's 100-meter butterfly heats at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Canadian swimmer Josh Liendo sets short-course world record in 100-metre butterfly

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 4 minute read 7:40 PM CDT

TORONTO - Canadian Josh Liendo set a short-course world record in the men's 100-metre butterfly Thursday in the third and final leg of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

The 23-year-old from Toronto was clocked in 47.68 seconds, erasing the previous mark of 47.71 set by Switzerland's Noe Ponti.

"I wasn't expecting that at all," said a beaming Liendo.

But that changed in the water.

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UConn vs. Louisville season opener moved to Navy due to government shutdown

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UConn vs. Louisville season opener moved to Navy due to government shutdown

Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: 8:00 PM CDT

No. 1 UConn’s season opener against No. 20 Louisville that was supposed to be played at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Nov. 4 has been moved to the Naval Academy because of the government shutdown.

“We’re excited to have opportunity to play at the academy," Louisville coach Jeff Walz told The Associated Press on Thursday night “It’s going to be a great experience for our players. Everyone was excited about going to Germany and playing at Ramstein, but we will make the best of this. We were going to head over to Germany a few days earlier and have a scavenger hunt in a castle on Halloween.”

Walz said his team was going to try and see some of the museums in the area and make the most of the trip to Annapolis.

“There's so much history there that hopefully things are open for us to see,” Walz said.

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Updated: 8:00 PM CDT

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma gestures as player Caroline Ducharme, left, calls out to their team in the first half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

17-year-old charged with aggravated assault in Vancouver stabbings: police

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17-year-old charged with aggravated assault in Vancouver stabbings: police

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 7:14 PM CDT

VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say a 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing four people in the city's Downtown Eastside.

Police say investigators believe one of the victims was targeted, while the other three were bystanders in the stabbings Wednesday evening.

They say all four victims — three men and a woman, ranging in age from 33 to 60 — were taken to hospital for treatment of their wounds.

The stabbings occurred outside a building near the intersection of East Hastings Street and Jackson Avenue.

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Japan coach Eddie Jones is back and hopes to again torment the Wallabies

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Japan coach Eddie Jones is back and hopes to again torment the Wallabies

The Associated Press 4 minute read Updated: 7:54 PM CDT

TOKYO (AP) — For the first time since he resigned as coach of Australia following the team's disastrous 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, Eddie Jones is back to face his old team.

And in his mind, now as coach of Japan, he hopes to again torment the Wallabies, who never made it out of the group stage in that tournament two years ago in France.

Japan has never beaten the Wallabies in six previous attempts, but Jones is still optimistic.

“I enjoy beating Australia — I coached against them 10 times for England (from 2015-2022) and beat them nine times,” Jones said ahead of Saturday's match at Tokyo's National Stadium. “Playing against your own country, there’s always a certain amount of different feeling involved in it, but it just brings out the extreme competitive spirit within yourself.”

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FILE - Japan's Eddie Jones watches his players warm-up before the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between France and Japan at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Jose Fernandez to be named Dallas Wings coach, AP source says

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Jose Fernandez to be named Dallas Wings coach, AP source says

Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press 3 minute read 6:20 PM CDT

Jose Fernandez, the longtime women's basketball coach at the University of South Florida, is set to take over as coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Thursday.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. Fernandez and the team still need to finalize his contract.

Fernandez spent 25 years leading the Bulls and made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He takes over for Chris Koclanes, who was fired after one season with a 10-34 record despite No. 1 overall draft pick Paige Bueckers winning WNBA Rookie of the Year.

The 53-year-old Fernandez was also in talks to coach the Wings last year. His hiring leaves two openings in the WNBA, in New York and Seattle.

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FILE - South Florida head coach Jose Fernandez, right, looks on as Tennessee pulls away during the fourth quarter of the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, March 21, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File)

Manny Pacquiao’s son set to make professional boxing debut in card promoted by his father

The Associated Press 1 minute read 5:32 PM CDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Manny Pacquiao's son is set to make his professional boxing debut Nov. 29 on a card that his Hall of Fame father's company is promoting.

Jimuel Pacquiao will face Brendan Lally, who is is set to make his pro debut, in the co-main event at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.

The fight was announced Thursday by Manny Pacquiao Promotions, which unveiled the full card for its U.S. debut.

Manny Pacquiao won titles in a record eight weight classes and was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June. He fell just short of regaining a title at age 46 a month later, with Mario Barrios retaining the WBC welterweight championship by majority draw.

Penny Hardaway adds longtime NBA assistant Roy Rogers to Memphis coaching staff

The Associated Press 2 minute read 5:07 PM CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added longtime NBA assistant Roy Rogers as an assistant to fill out his staff for this season.

Hardaway also brought in Josh Townsend as the Tigers' new director of scouting in additions announced Thursday.

Rogers was a first-round NBA draft pick in 1996 by the then-Vancouver Grizzlies out of Alabama. He spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He also has been an assistant with the Clippers, Chicago, Houston, Washington, Brooklyn, Detroit and Boston.

This will be Rogers' first time coaching in the college ranks. He joins a staff that includes Mike Davis and Jermaine Johnson. Hardaway also added Darrell Brown Jr. as director of player development and Kristan Kelly as director of basketball operations this summer.

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Oklahoma installing padding on walls around field before game vs. Ole Miss, weeks after scary injury

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Oklahoma installing padding on walls around field before game vs. Ole Miss, weeks after scary injury

Cliff Brunt, The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:12 PM CDT

Oklahoma is installing padding around Owen Field after receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into a brick wall three weeks ago.

A school spokesman confirmed padding will be added to both end-zone walls and the sideline walls outside the team bench areas in time for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and No. 8 Ole Miss. The OU Daily, the school’s student newspaper, was first to report the change.

Lewis was injured in the first quarter of Oklahoma’s 44-0 win over Kent State on Oct. 4. A pass by Michael Hawkins Jr. was a bit overthrown, and Lewis’ momentum took him into an unpadded section of the wall behind the end zone. He was carted off, prompting concerns from fans.

Most of the wall was not padded, and it is close to the field boundaries. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables had said the plans for the change were in the works within days of the injury.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Keontez Lewis, center, is carted off the field after a play against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Wisconsin Badgers take 5-game losing streak into game with No. 6 Oregon

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Wisconsin Badgers take 5-game losing streak into game with No. 6 Oregon

Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press 4 minute read 1:51 PM CDT

Perhaps a change of scenery will be good for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Or maybe not.

The Badgers have lost their last two, both at home, by a combined score of 71-0 heading into Saturday's daunting game against No. 6 Oregon at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks are four-touchdown favorites.

"We’re very disappointed in where we are — the way in which we played and our ability to not just score points, but be as competitive as we need to be and want to be and expect to be,” coach Luke Fickell said. “I know how everybody feels, I live it every single day of every minute. And I know guys in that locker room do the same thing. But we’ve got to find ways to continue to push ourselves forward, move forward, find ways to continue to get better.”

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Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan (11) is tackled by Rutgers defensive back Kevin Levy (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

No. 4 Alabama is looking to avoid a potential trap game on the road at South Carolina

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No. 4 Alabama is looking to avoid a potential trap game on the road at South Carolina

Steve Reed, The Associated Press 4 minute read 1:30 PM CDT

Ty Simpson and Alabama have climbed to No. 4 in the nation after four straight wins against ranked Southeastern Conference opponents and now are eyeing a run at a potential national championship.

South Carolina, on the other hand, is in the midst of a monumentally disappointing season after starting the year ranked 13th in the country.

The doesn't mean the Crimson Tide (6-1, 4-0 SEC), a 12 1/2-point favorite, plan to take the Gamecocks (3-4, 1-4) lightly on Saturday when they visit Williams-Brice Stadium for South Carolina's homecoming game.

“I’ve watched (Williams-Bryce Stadium) take the momentum from games and their fans do a tremendous job in the environment that they create," Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said. “This is obviously a very dangerous quarterback in LaNorris Sellers."

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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws the ball against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

BYU aiming high with top overall recruit AJ Dybantsa on the roster

John Marshall, The Associated Press 4 minute read 12:22 PM CDT

The recruiting wheel never seems to stop spinning for college basketball coaches, taking up most of their time during the offseason while adding to their responsibilities in-season.

BYU coach Kevin Young altered the course of his 2025 recruiting cycle after landing top overall recruit AJ Dybantsa.

“Once we got AJ committed, and we knew he was coming along, we pushed pause on all of our recruiting," Young said at Big 12 media day in Kansas City this week. “We pretty much stopped recruiting any other high school player, including like, really, really good players, in terms of five-star guys, international guys if they were young.”

An athletic 6-foot-9 forward, Dybantsa had his choice of schools as the top-rated class-of-2025 recruit in the 247 Sports composite.

Beth DeBauche resigns as Ohio Valley Conference commissioner

The Associated Press 2 minute read 11:54 AM CDT

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — Ohio Valley Conference commissioner Beth DeBauche has resigned, effective immediately.

DeBauche's resignation was announced on Thursday in a statement released by the OVC board of presidents and chancellors. The announcement said DeBauche made the decision to focus on family following the death of her father.

Greg Walter was named acting commissioner while the OVC uses an outside firm to search for an interim commissioner.

DeBauche became the first OVC female commissioner in 2009. The statement said she led the conference during a period of “significant changes” while maintaining “a steadfast commitment to student-athlete success.”

Stanford’s Frank Reich recalls historic comeback against Miami ahead of Saturday’s game

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Stanford’s Frank Reich recalls historic comeback against Miami ahead of Saturday’s game

Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press 4 minute read 10:51 AM CDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Stanford interim coach Frank Reich knows of at least one way to beat Miami — getting down 31-0 at halftime and then pulling off something unforgettable.

Hey, it worked once.

No. 9 Miami (5-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) plays host to Stanford (3-4, 2-2) on Saturday night, the first meeting between the schools — but not the first time the Hurricanes have gone up against Reich. He was the quarterback Maryland put in for the second half of a game against Miami in 1984, one where the Hurricanes wasted a 31-point lead and lost 42-40.

“It’s a long time ago,” Reich said. “And it’s funny. The things I think about that game are still the same things that (Stanford general manager Andrew) Luck and I are still preaching to this team today. One play at a time. It doesn’t matter what the score is, whether you’re up by 31 or down by 31. The only way to play football and to the only way to play your best football is to stay locked in, one play at a time.”

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Stanford head coach Frank Reich, center right, celebrates with safety Scotty Edwards (21) after the team's victory over Florida State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Middle Tennessee and Jacksonville State meet in CUSA action

The Associated Press 2 minute read 10:03 AM CDT

Jacksonville State (4-3) at Middle Tennessee (1-6), Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

How to watch: ESPN2

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Missouri State takes on Florida International in CUSA action

The Associated Press 2 minute read 10:03 AM CDT

Florida International (3-4) at Missouri State (4-3), Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. EDT.

How to watch: CBS Sports Network

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Missouri State Offense

Angelina Melnikova caps return by edging Leanne Wong for gold at the world gymnastics championships

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Angelina Melnikova caps return by edging Leanne Wong for gold at the world gymnastics championships

The Associated Press 4 minute read 9:57 AM CDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Angelina Melnikova's return to international gymnastics after a three-year hiatus ended with the Russian in a familiar spot: atop the podium.

The 25-year-old star edged American Leanne Wong for the all-around title at the world championships on Thursday, capping a long climb back to the top after Melnikova and other Russian athletes were barred from competing because of Russia's war with Ukraine.

Melnikova recovered from a fall off the balance beam in the second rotation to post a total of 55.066, just ahead of Wong at 54.966. Zhang Qingying of China used a brilliant beam routine to earn bronze at 54.633. Kaylia Nemour of Algeria was fourth.

The result — Melnikova in first and Wong in second — was a repeat of the 2021 world championships, where Melnikova topped Wong for the crown just two months after leading Russia to gold and earning a bronze in the all-around at the pandemic-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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October 23, 2025

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