Author: Paul Newberry
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Column: Pac-12 has that rare chance in sports to go out on top
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In sports, going out on top is a rarity indeed. John Elway walked away after two straight Super Bowl titles. Bill Russell called it a career on the heels of his 11th NBA championship in 13 seasons. Heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano escaped the ring without a loss on his resume. But it’s far more common…
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What’s next? NFL sparks new questions with anthem policy
ATLANTA — With its popularity threatened and critics stretching all the way to the White House, the NFL just wanted to get past the debate over taking a knee during the national anthem. Put the focus back on football. Instead, the league seemed to muddle the divisive issue even more with a new policy that stirred up…
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NFL owners adopt new policy to address anthem protests
ATLANTA — NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at quelling the firestorm over national anthem protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick and polarized by President Trump, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. Commissioner Roger Goodell said…
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Should Olympics be reserved for the best athletes?
Editor’s note: Paul Newberry of the AP gives his opinion on Liz Swaney and other similar athletes who’ve qualified for the Winter Olympics. Should Olympics be dedicated to only the best athletes? GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Liz Swaney deserves kudos for dedication. And she had enough sense not to attempt anything on the halfpipe —…
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Opinion: Olympic hockey with all the excitement of the AHL. Not a good place to be.
GANGNEUNE, South Korea — There’s no Cold War intrigue, no “Miracle on Ice” in the making, no chance of relishing the best players in the world. Men’s hockey is in limbo at these Winter Olympics. That’s not a good place to be. The NHL is sitting out the games for the first time since 1994,…
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Swimming Triple Crown: United States’ Dressel wins record 3 golds at worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Caeleb Dressel knows the comparisons are coming. After pulling off an unprecedented Triple Crown at swimming’s world championships, it’s time to take on the legacy of Michael Phelps. The 20-year-old Dressel established himself as America’s newest star of the pool Saturday, becoming the first swimmer to win three gold medals on a…
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Franklin not trying to be a better Missy, but a happy Missy
Missy Franklin is so upbeat, so full of energy, so dang positive all the time, it’s hard to imagine her ever going to a dark place. After what happened last summer, though, it’s only natural that she would start to question everything she stood for. “Being totally honest with you, it’s something that terrifies me,”…
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USA Swimming appoints Colorado Rapids executive to lead organization
USA Swimming has appointed Major League Soccer executive Tim Hinchey to lead the organization after the death of Chuck Wielgus. Hinchey is a former college swimmer who served as president of the Colorado Rapids. He will start his tenure as USA Swimming’s president and chief executive officer on July 12. Wielgus led the governing body…
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Two-way Garland: Former Air Force lineman plays offense and defense for Atlanta
HOUSTON — While his Atlanta Falcons teammates are enjoying a little down time, Ben Garland is hard at work. He’s watching plays on his iPad and jotting down a few tips in a spiral notebook. No time to relax. He’ll have a lot to remember come Sunday. Garland could be one of the rare players…
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Speedo USA, 3 other sponsors drop Lochte after Rio incident
Less than 24 hours after the close of the Rio Olympics, Ryan Lochte took a major financial hit Monday for a drunken incident he initially tried to pass off as an armed robbery. In quick succession, four sponsors announced they were dumping the swimmer, who has since apologized and conceded that he embellished what happened…