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By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Freddie Freeman insisted he hasn’t had much time yet to ponder his pending return to…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t watch this year’s NBA Finals. The series he dominated last year like few…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After a slow start to the season, Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has turned it around and is…

The Associated Press Hugh McElhenny, the elusive Hall of Fame halfback who starred in the San Francisco 49ers’ “Million Dollar Backfield”…

BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Bianca Andreescu has reached her first semifinal in over a year with a 6-4, 6-1 win over top-seeded Daria Kasatkina at…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Recent meetings with the IOC have led U.S. officials to believe all signs point…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will get to participate in the NBA draft after acquiring the 35th…

MUNICH (AP) — Li Haotong has taken the lead with a 10-under 62 on the first day of the BMW International Open as the European tour continued to…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers made their first move before the NBA draft tipped off. Adding another asset to…

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Rory McIlroy fought off a sinus bug to shoot an 8-under 62 on Thursday for a share of the…

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Two players from second-tier English team Sheffield United have been charged with assault following a police…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Herb Fritch wanted to start a transition away from his role as chairman of the…

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Beatriz Haddad Maia was given a helping hand in her bid for a third straight grass-court title ahead of Wimbledon. The…

By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Jean King admired a portrait of Patsy Mink, considered the “Mother of Title IX,” at…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson appeared to have both her speed and swagger back for the U.S. track and field…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has approved 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar. The decision extends soccer’s…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Paul Maurice’s journey toward becoming the new coach of the Florida Panthers included a…

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer The rights of LGBTQ students would become enshrined in federal law and victims of campus sexual assault would…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson heads to Watkins Glen this weekend for the six-hour IMSA endurance race…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — How much do you know about Wimbledon? The Associated Press gets you ready for the…

OSTERSUND, Sweden (AP) — The former chairman of Swedish soccer team Ostersund has been sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison for bribery. Swedish news…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Nigerian government has made a sudden U-turn and cleared its national…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL, NHL Players’ Association and NHL Alumni Association are teaming up to get hockey into the NFT…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer McLaren has signed IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist to a multi-year contract extension but could shift the…

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (AP) — Players on the German national volleyball team have forfeited a match for refusing to play China after after some…

MADRID (AP) — An investment group led by former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow has bought Spanish soccer club Leganés. Luhnow lost his…

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Andrea Fuentes prevented a tragedy at the swimming world championships with her quick reaction. The United States coach…

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — France forward Christopher Nkunku has extended his contract with Leipzig through 2026 after a breakout season that…

BERLIN (AP) — German soccer is bucking the recent trend of banning transgender women from women’s competition by allowing all transgender,…

By The Associated Press American League powerhouses square off when Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees host Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The National Hockey League has taken significant strides in recent years to improve diversity in a sport that has…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani adheres to strict routine in nearly every aspect of his life. When his latest…