Los Angeles Sparks fire coach and GM Derek Fisher
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach and general manager Derek Fisher the team announced Tuesday. Fisher took over the…
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He’s No. 1? Steelers WR Johnson tuning out contract debate
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson says he is trying to block out his contract…
Continue Reading Swanson becomes 4th Braves player at arbitration hearing
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson has become the fourth member of the World Series champion Braves to go to salary arbitration. He…
Continue Reading Deebo Samuel reports for 49ers minicamp
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel ended his offseason holdout by reporting for the first day of mandatory minicamp…
Continue Reading Rams reaping rewards as Donald returns, Kupp eyes new deal
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although Aaron Donald smiles and deflects the question when asked how seriously he…
Continue Reading Angels fire manager Joe Maddon; skid reaches 13 games
By GREG BEACHAM and JOE REEDY AP Sports Writers ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels’ free fall from having one of the best records…
Continue Reading Stars sign Gurianov to $2.9M contract for 2022-23 season
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have signed restricted free agent Denis Gurianov to a $2.9 million contract for the 2022-23 season. General…
Continue Reading Duke hires former Nike, NBA staffer to aid players with NIL
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — New Duke men’s basketball coach Jon Scheyer has hired a former Nike and NBA staffer for a newly created role with duties that…
Continue Reading Colts’ Leonard will miss start of camp after back surgery
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Back surgery will keep Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard out of this week’s mandatory minicamp and at least…
Continue Reading JR Reid steps down as assistant basketball coach at Monmouth
WEST LONG BRANCH. N.J. (AP) — JR Reid has resigned as an assistant coach at Monmouth University to pursue opportunities outside of college…
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Tiger Woods says he will not play the US Open as his ‘body needs more time’
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Tiger Woods says he will not play in the US Open, the third major of the golf calendar, next week at The Country Club in…
Continue Reading Reliever Jacob Webb returns to Braves in deal with Arizona
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Jacob Webb from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations on Tuesday. Webb, 28, is…
Continue Reading DeChambeau feeling good about his hand, not so much his game
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau is feeling great about his left hand that was operated on seven weeks ago. It…
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NWSL’s Orlando Pride place two coaches on leave during retaliation investigation
By David Close, CNN Women’s professional soccer team Orlando Pride have placed head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant coach Sam Greene…
Continue Reading Rangers place LHP Brett Martin on COVID-19 list
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed reliever Brett Martin on the COVID-19 list before the first game of a…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods says his leg not ready and he won’t play US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods has pulled out of the U.S. Open and says his body “needs more time to get stronger for major…
Continue Reading US Open to accept Mickelson and all eligible players
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other players competing in the Saudi-funded rival golf league are free to play the…
Continue Reading Liberty battling injuries, COVID-19, look to get on roll
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are a work in progress. When coach Sandy Brondello took over the team…
Continue Reading Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Colorado Avalanche didn’t need to be fully healthy to sweep the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference…
Continue Reading Derby winner Rich Strike morning line 3rd choice in Belmont
NEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is the third betting choice on the morning line for the Belmont Stakes. Rich Strike opened at 7-2…
Continue Reading Column: Saudi money could put college stars in tough spot
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series has a few big names and aging champions. The…
Continue Reading Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Belgium’s next 2 games
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss the national team’s next two Nations League matches because of the ankle injury he…
Continue Reading Canada a final pre-Open test as Saudi-backed series starts
By The Associated Press The Canadian Open on the PGA Tour goes up against the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational outside London. It should be a busy…
Continue Reading Andy Murray beats O’Connell in Stuttgart opener
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has defeated Australian qualifier Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 6-3 in the first…
Continue Reading Golfers put aside ‘reprehensible’ Saudi moves to join series
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — The stars of the new Saudi-funded golf league tried to fend off concerns on Tuesday about…
Continue Reading Bills promote Brian Gaine to take over as assistant GM
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have promoted Brian Gaine as assistant general manager, part of a series of moves to fill offseason…
Continue Reading Canadians hire Poulin as player development consultant
MONTREAL (AP) — Hockey great Marie-Philip Poulin has joined the Montreal Canadiens’ front office as a player development consultant. The role…
Continue Reading Inoue stops Donaire in 2nd rd, unifies 3 bantamweight belts
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Naoya Inoue stopped Nonito Donaire midway through the second round Tuesday night, emphatically winning their rematch and…
Continue Reading Schalke appoints Frank Kramer as coach for Bundesliga return
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Schalke has appointed Frank Kramer as coach to help ensure the team’s survival in the Bundesliga after one…
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Ice skating set to gradually raise minimum competition age from 15 to 17 after Kamila Valieva doping scandal
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The International Skating Union (ISU) announced on Tuesday that it will gradually increase the minimum age for senior…
Continue Reading Dustin Johnson quits PGA membership to play in Saudi league
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says he has resigned his PGA Tour membership to…
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Davy Morgan becomes third motorcyclist to die at this year’s Isle of Man TT
By Ben Church, CNN Northern Irish rider Davy Morgan has become the third motorcyclist to die in a crash during this year’s Isle of Man TT.…
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Dustin Johnson resigns from PGA Tour to play in LIV Golf series, as Phil Mickelson returns to golf to play in event
By David Close, Amy Woodyatt and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Six-time golf major champion Phil Mickelson will participate in the inaugural LIV Golf…
Continue Reading Figure skating minimum age rises to 17 before 2026 Olympics
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian…
Continue Reading Glasgow to host Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation has selected Glasgow, Scotland to host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on indoor hard courts in…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Twins host Yankees, Angels’ skid hits 12
By The Associated Press The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry’s teammates admire his humility as a superstar
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole knocked down a buzzer-beater from almost midcourt when Stephen Curry made a…
Continue Reading Stanford out-rallies Texas State in 9th to win regional 4-3
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Drew Bowser and Tommy Troy led off the bottom of the ninth with home runs and freshman Trevor Haskins drove in the winning…
Continue Reading Escobar hits for cycle, has 6 RBIs as Mets beat Padres 11-5
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Eduardo Escobar knew he needed a triple to complete his first cycle and he was going to do…
Continue Reading Bichette homers and Blue Jays top Royals 8-0
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bo Bichette hit one of three Toronto home runs and five Blue Jays pitchers combined on a…
Continue Reading Wacha throws shutout, Red Sox win 1-0 as Angels’ skid at 12
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When the last out of his first shutout in five years was secured, Michael Wacha pumped his…
Continue Reading Benches clear in 9th, Servais tossed as Mariners beat Astros
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Mariners manager Scott Servais was ejected for his role in a benches-clearing scuffle in the…
Continue Reading Angels’ Mike Trout singles to end 0-for-26 slide
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout singled in his first at-bat against the Boston Red Sox…
Continue Reading Arkansas tops Oklahoma State 7-3, wins Stillwater Regional
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brady Slavens hit a lead-off home run to spark a four-run fourth inning and Arkansas beat No. 7 overall seed Oklahoma…
Continue Reading Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing…
Continue Reading UConn stuns Maryland 11-8, wins College Park Regional
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Catcher Matt Donlan capped a six-run first inning with a grand slam and Connecticut stunned No. 15 overall seed Maryland…
Continue Reading Canada men back at practice after meeting with federation
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Canada Soccer says its World Cup-bound men’s team has returned to practice after refusing to play in an…
Continue Reading Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for Reds
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene allowed a bunt single to begin the game and then faced the minimum through seven…
Continue Reading Oklahoma rallies past Florida 5-4, wins Gainesville Regional
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Shortstop Peyton Graham hit a two-run homer to spark a four-run eighth inning and Oklahoma rallied to beat No. 13 overall…
Continue Reading Texas rallies past Oklahoma State, advances to WCWS finals
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Courtney Day hit a three-run homer for the second straight game as Texas rallied from a…
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