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WNBA task force reports (AP) — An WNBA anti-hate task force is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. The task force met virtually on Wednesday. A league spokesperson says "there are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the league." The spokesperson also says the league opposes "bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others." The league's collective bargaining agreement says only women are eligible to play in the WNBA, without specifics. Last week, two former NBA players said they wanted ...

Preseason ‘not real football,’ Rodgers says

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — There was a time when the preseason felt like the Super Bowl to Aaron Rodgers. Now is not that time. While the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is trying to soak in every moment of what he says will be his 22nd and final NFL training camp, he doesn't sound like ...

Quick reversal sets up Liberty-Fever at full strength

NEW YORK (AP) — The surging New York Liberty will face Indiana tonight in a marquee WNBA matchup that will see the Fever at full strength after the league rescinded a technical foul against Caitlin Clark that would have kept her out. Clark picked up her eighth technical of the season on ...

Murray named starting QB for Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, the widely expected conclusion to what coach Kevin O'Connell pledged was a true competition. O'Connell made the announcement before practice on Tuesday afternoon, giving ...

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No timeline for Romo NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Sports president David Berson says he does not have a timeline for a decision about the future of Tony Romo. Romo is on leave from his job as the network's lead NFL analyst following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. Berson spoke to reporters during a network event on Tuesday. He said the decision to place Romo on leave was intended to shift attention toward the games and away from his legal situation. Analyst JJ Watt will join play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline ...

Skubal struggles with control in Dodgers home debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Tarik Skubal didn't meet his own high standards for execution in his first home start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was proud that he fought to keep his team in a game it eventually managed to win after he left. Skubal still intends to be much better than ...