Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30 million fine
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer won't fight the NBA's salary cap circumvention punishment in a reversal of the team's initial defiance and vow to fight against what it called “a heavily biased investigation. ”In his first public comments since the NBA announced a sweeping punishment against the Clippers this month, Ballmer said in a statement posted online Sunday night that the team would comply with the penalties handed down by the league. The league it...
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- Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30 million fine
- Giants offense rolls over the Cowboys to give coach John Harbaugh a 28-20 win in his debut
- Tennis players seeking more prize money say they wont go public with their protests anymore
- Ben Johnson wants Bears to be top-scoring offense in NFL history. Theyre off to a good start
Sun, 13 Sep 2026
- Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway
- Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men
- Wow! Jefferson-Wooden clocks a 21.47 in the 200 at Ultimate, the fourth-fastest time in history
- Referees body admits error of judgment after Haaland goal against Man United
- Vikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head
- Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
- Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener
- US wins fifth straight womens FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
- Team captain Angela Stanford rues missed putts by Americans and slow greens at the Solheim Cup
- Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris
- Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Ohio State and Oregon tumble and Michigan returns to the Top 25
- Ben Shelton plays for the US Open title while girlfriend Trinity Rodman is playing in a soccer match
- Rams star Myles Garrett will have knee surgery, expected to miss 4 games, AP source says
- Yamal joined on Barcelona scoresheet by another 19-year-old academy product
- Elena Rybakinas US Open title run puts her on top of womens tennis and Sabalenka has work to do
- Vamos! Team Europe regains Solheim Cup from the United States as Ciganda and Woad seal victory
- Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger
- Justin Verlander makes progress toward pitching perhaps 1 more time in 2 weeks for Tigers
- Ugo Ugochukwu becomes 1st American driver to win Formula 3 title
- Ryan Garcia impressively defends WBC welterweight title with 2nd-round TKO of Conor Benn
- Arch Manning gets his moment in No. 4 Texas historic rally over No. 1 Ohio State
- Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for womens FIBA World Cup title
- No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit
- Arch Manning rallies No. 4 Texas past No. 1 Ohio State and Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon
- No. 8 LSU and QB Sam Leavitt overcome a rash of turnovers in a 45-14 victory over Louisiana Tech
- Buhr hits 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift No. 21 Iowa past Iowa State, 16-13
- Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros
- Messi scores his 19th MLS goal as Inter Miami draws 2-2 with Nashville
- Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1
Sat, 12 Sep 2026
- Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon 39-31, ending 21-game skid against FBS opponents
- Arsenal goes clear on top of the Premier League, Liverpool and Chelsea stumble
- Michigan shows its resilience in 17-10 win over No. 11 Oklahoma after getting lucky break in opener
- US women are back in the FIBA World Cup final after a gritty 76-66 win over Spain
- Two huge putts from Kupcho give US renewed hope in remarkable Solheim Cup finish
- Michigan bounces back and beats No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 after an INT late in game sets up go-ahead TD
- Shane Lowry one-putts every green on back nine and builds 4-shot lead in Irish Open
- U.S. women top Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France
- Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek capture Ultimate wins and could have $300,000 weekends
- Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in tight Spanish GP circuit
- Tucker Kraft signs extension on day before Packers season opener
- Ingebrigtsen pulls out of 1,500, leaving Kerr, Hocker and the field to race for $150K
- Korda sits out the four-balls and will only play 4 matches at the Solheim Cup. Its a trend
- Solheim Cup fans arrive the Dutch way, with thousands of bikes at Bernardus Golf
- Woodyards 2 second-half takeaways swing Border War as No. 23 Missouri beats Kansas 38-21
- D-backs hard-throwing Justin Martinez records immaculate inning vs. the Rangers
- Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the US Open title
- Daughter of 9/11 victim throws out first pitch as Yankees mark 25th anniversary of attacks
- Garrett Mitchell hits grand slam and MLB-best Brewers pound Reds 20-0 to clinch playoff spot
Fri, 11 Sep 2026
- 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension this offseason, AP source says
- Duplantis, Russell, Ingebrigtsen among those cashing in for $150K at Ultimate Championship
- A.J. Brown heading to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 weeks with ankle injury, AP source says
- High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
- Falcons turn to Rush as starting QB at Steelers with Tagovailoa ruled out with oblique injury
- Titans delay Chris Johnsons Ring of Honor ceremony because of his familys travel issues
- Solheim Cup: Europe and the US at 4-4 after last-hole heroics from Ciganda
- Lowry sets the course record with a 62 at Doonbeg and builds a 3-shot lead in the Irish Open
- Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova win their first US Open womens doubles title together
- Trump is heading to Ireland for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course
- Antonelli leads practice on new Madring track as F1s Spanish GP returns to Madrid
- The 49ers make their case as a contender with season-opening 27-7 win over the Rams
- Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin of captaincy after trade request but say hell be at training camp
- FIFA bans for life 2 officials for financial wrongdoing when presidents of soccer federations
- A new team, a new pass-rush bag: Jared Verses Browns debut arrives in Jacksonville
- Injuries, other plans leave some of tracks fastest on sideline for $150K at Ultimate Championship
- US women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and Spain
- Myles Garrett acknowledges knee injury is significant after 0-tackle debut in Rams Australia loss
- Anthony Volpe wins over Yankees fans with grand slam and 5 RBIs in rousing return to majors
- 49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFLs first Australia game behind Brock Purdys 3 TD passes
- Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff and will play Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open womens title
- No. 7 Miami gains school-record 856 yards, rolls past Florida AM 77-7
- Volpe hits grand slam in return to majors as Yankees sweep Rockies 10-3 to pull closer in AL East
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
- US women storm past Hungary 108-56 to reach FIBA World Cup semifinals
- Harry Kane scores in Bayern win as Manchester United victorious on Champions League return
- Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa leaves practice with an oblique injury
- Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has a muscle injury. His status for Seattles next game is uncertain
- Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
- Michigan has more problems than a clock controversy with No. 11 Oklahoma coming to the Big House
- Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges, including battery
- Red carpet and $10M in prize money at stake make track look different ahead of Ultimate Championship
- Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks
- Isao Harimoto, A-bomb survivor and Japan baseball great known as Hit Machine, dies at 86
- Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis
- A sudden IL stint for Shohei Ohtani, and an unusual Double-A call-up to fill his spot
- French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantinos FIFA re-election bid
- Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva again refused neutral status to compete
- Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having fun playing together for US and not against each other
- LA Rams finally arrive in Melbourne, still confident in their unusual travel plan for 49ers clash
- Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed
- Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
- No. 1 Zverev reaches US Open semifinals and will face Khachanov after Blockxs injuries
- Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70
- SEC not expected to vote on LSUs membership this week, AP source says
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
- Astros Jose Altuve doubles in 3rd inning vs. Phillies for 2,500th career hit
- Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new womens No. 1 Elena Rybakina
- Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games
- Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins
- NHL still has work to do before approving expanding to a 33rd team in Houston or Austin, Texas
- Ducks place Kreider on waivers to terminate his contract in a salary cap-saving move, AP source says
- Sainz expects fun but intense new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd
- Solheim Cup: Yin faced a race against time to play for US after stomach issue. Now shes good to go
- New SNL season will have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as hosts, music from Katseye, Rosala
- Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria
- No. 3 Notre Dame tries to avoid another early season stumble in home opener against Rice
- Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller
- Heisman hopefuls Manning and Sayin to face off when No. 1 Ohio State meets No. 4 Texas in Austin
- The Border War: No. 23 Missouri visits Kansas in latest rivalry game steeped in Civil War-era battle
- Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spanish second-division club Eldense
- Caitlin Clarks experience at the womens World Cup has been a pinch-me moment for the WNBA star
- PWHL lands first season-long US national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports for upcoming 4th year
- Verstappen cites teammate Lawson adapting fast as sign 2026 F1 cars are numb
- Alcaraz says I leave with a smile after epic US Open loss to Shelton
- McIlroy says Trumps Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel
- Zhang Ziyu towers in her World Cup debut as 7-foot-3 sensation hopes to get China to quarterfinals
- Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep three-peat hopes alive in a marathon day at the US Open
- Shelton ends Alcarazs title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis
- New York Yankees clinch 34th straight winning season but have much bigger goals
- Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU, which backs off rostering pro players
- Aaron Judge goes 0 for 3 with 2 Ks in return to Yankees after 99-day absence caused by broken rib
- Tiafoe gives Michelsen a hug and a shoulder to cry on after his US Open victory
- Dodgers sit Shohei Ohtani to build him up slowly after 2-strikeout return
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
- NCAA says it cant overturn Michigans win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome
- LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version
- Reports: Burglars steal at least $150,000 from Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor
- Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers agree on a $165M, 3-year extension, AP source says
- Real Madrid and Man City kick off with wins as Champions League returns
- Aaron Donald ruled out of the Rams season opener against the 49ers, wont travel to Australia
- Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season
- Patrick Mahomes expected to start for the Chiefs against the Broncos in Week 1 against Denver
- LSU cracks top 10, Oregon slips and Wolverines fall out of AP Top 25 after second-chance Hail Mary
- Big 12 steps up in Week 2 with seven matchups against the Big Ten, SEC and ACC
- Pelicans and Grizzlies swap Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade, AP source says
- Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial
- Dembl, Kane and Mbapp headline shortlist for Ballon dOr, Putellas leads womens contenders
- Patriots make Christian Gonzalez the NFLs highest-paid cornerback, AP sources say
- European soccer leagues body accuses FIFA of abusive conduct over womens calendar
- Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
- No rookie QBs are set to start in Week 1 for just the second time in the last 19 seasons
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but wont pitch again this season
- No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 on Nick Reeds late field goal
- The 49ers expect Nick Bosa to play season opener in Australia
- Naomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more swaggy fashion ensemble
- No. 19 SMU, Florida State kick off after nearly 2-hour delay due to power outage
- Aaron Donald pleased with how return to field is going, mum on status for Rams season opener
- Rybakina overpowers Osaka, will face Zheng in US Open quarterfinals with a chance to become No. 1
- Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
- Jess Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in October
- Amid another distraction, UNCs Belichick says program focused on doing things properly
- Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy
- Mirra Andreeva helps injured opponent Anastasia Potapova before finishing her US Open victory
- Veteran coaches surprised that stadium clock was not official clock in wild Michigan win Saturday
- Host Germany avoids early exit from womens FIBA World Cup, France sets 3-pointer record with 22
- Falcons select Tua Tagovailoa as Week 1 starter; Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive vs. Steelers
- Pochettino says US mindset must change, appearing to cite Pulisic absence from 2025 Gold Cup
- Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun
- High school QBs face new reality as transfers dominate starting jobs at the top of college football
- Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiros 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville
- Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent
- Chase Lookahead: JGR shows power with Bell winning Southern 500 in postseasons opening Chase race
- FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams wont be put at risk over Middle East events
- Get ready for an unbalanced American League postseason bracket that will probably cause an uproar
- The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher
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