PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’22: Capsule look at Southern Hills majors
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is among the golf courses with a history of hosting the U.S.…
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Rugby player Elton Jantjies arrested after airplane incident
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa rugby player Elton Jantjies has been charged with malicious damage to…
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Tiger Woods feeling ‘a lot stronger’ ahead of PGA Championship
By George Ramsay, CNN Tiger Woods says he is feeling “a lot stronger” than he was at the Masters last month as the 15-time major champion…
Continue Reading Monfils withdraws from French Open with heel injury
PARIS (AP) — Gael Monfils says he has withdrawn from the French Open because of an injury to his right heel that will require surgery. Monfils is…
Continue Reading Ian Harkes selected as Dundee United’s player of the year
By The Associated Press American midfielder Ian Harkes has been selected as Dundee United’s player of the year. The 27-year-old, a son of former…
Continue Reading Stunning upsets, experienced vets and one inspired Slovenian lead to thrilling NBA Conference Finals
By Ben Morse, CNN Wow. Two Conference semifinal Game 7’s on Sunday. Two incredible results. First, the Boston Celtics knocked out the reigning…
Continue Reading Valencia says president’s leaked audios taken out of context
MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer team Valencia says the leaked audio in which club president Anil Murthy jokingly says he would kill player Carlos…
Continue Reading Intense schedule taking its toll on quad-chasing Liverpool
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Liverpool is heading into the 61st game of a potentially history-making season and the intensity of the schedule is…
Continue Reading Bayern celebrates Bundesliga title but left wishing for more
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s league title celebrations were tainted by a sense of underachievement this year.…
Continue Reading Swiatek on streak entering French Open, with Ukraine on mind
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek enters the French Open on a 28-match winning streak that has lasted three…
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Police investigate incident of racist abuse toward Premier League footballers’ families
By Ben Church, CNN British police are investigating the alleged racist abuse of two English Premier League footballers’ families during…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Pirates try for a hit, absent M’s in Toronto
By The Associated Press The Pirates head to Wrigley Field seeking a slightly more convincing victory a day after beating the Reds 1-0 despite having…
Continue Reading Reopening in doubt as China withdraws from hosting 2023 AFC Asia Cup
By Jessie Yeung, CNN China has pulled out of hosting the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asia Cup, a possible sign the country’s strict…
Continue Reading Reopening in doubt as China withdraws from hosting 2023 AFC Asia Cup
By Jessie Yeung, CNN China has pulled out of hosting the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asia Cup, a possible sign the country’s strict…
Continue Reading D’backs, Orioles picking themselves up after 2021 failures
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Last season, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles tied for baseball’s worst record with a…
Continue Reading States hands off when it comes to NCAA, athlete compensation
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The NCAA waited nearly a year to issue a warning that there are still rules to follow now that…
Continue Reading After Game 7 win, Mavericks will enjoy, prepare for Warriors
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Coach Jason Kidd made it clear during an interview before Game 7 of the Western Conference…
Continue Reading Gaudreau’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Stars in Game 7
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau scored 15:09 into overtime to lift Calgary past the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 7 to give the Flames just…
Continue Reading Game 7s go to OT on same day for 2nd time in NHL history
The first-round elimination games between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers and Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames went to overtime. It…
Continue Reading Hyde, Bills commit to helping victims of Buffalo shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Micah Hyde considered canceling his charity softball game after hearing about the shooting Saturday at a Buffalo supermarket.…
Continue Reading Rangers-Canes, Battle of Alberta up next in NHL playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The New York Rangers will play the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL playoffs. The league also…
Continue Reading Pujols pitches 9th, Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols had an absolute blast. And not at the plate this time, either. The longtime…
Continue Reading Panarin lifts Rangers past Penguins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal 4:46 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the…
Continue Reading Doncic leads Mavs over Suns 123-90 in Game 7 blowout
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — It was no surprise when Luka Doncic looked ready for Game 7, calmly draining his first three shots…
Continue Reading American Richy Ledezma scores 1st goal for PSV Eindhoven
By The Associated Press American midfielder Richy Ledezma scored his first goal for PSV Eindhoven, putting the visitors ahead in the second half…
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Tiring Giannis, Bucks fall short in NBA title repeat bid
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer The Milwaukee Bucks and star Giannis Antetokounmpo wilted in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series and saw…
Continue Reading Gavin Lux gets 2-run double, Dodgers surge past Phils 5-4
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Lux allowed a routine two-out grounder to roll between his legs in the second inning, and…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Pirates try for a hit, absent M’s in Toronto
By The Associated Press NO HIT WONDERThe Pirates head to Wrigley Field seeking a slightly more convincing victory a day after beating the Reds 1-0…
Continue Reading Ohtani homers again, leads Angels past A’s 4-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive game, leading the Los Angeles Angels to…
Continue Reading Schwindel’s go-ahead hit in 9th lifts Cubs over Arizona
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Frank Schwindel figured he got the best of the bargain with his broken-bat, go-ahead single.…
Continue Reading Brittany Force wins at Virginia NHRA Nationals
DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — Brittany Force won Top Fuel class in the Virginia NHRA Nationals on Sunday and John Force Racing teammate Robert Hight took…
Continue Reading Castillo fans Alonso with bases full, M’s beat Mets 8-7
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Diego Castillo struck out Pete Alonso on a 3-2 slider to strand the bases loaded after the New…
Continue Reading Perez hits 2-run single in 9th, Royals overtake Rockies 8-7
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals…
Continue Reading Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at Kansas
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kurt Busch was slowly driving his Jordan Brand-styled ride toward victory lane at Kansas…
Continue Reading Plate ump leaves A’s-Angels game after getting hit twice
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Plate umpire Marty Foster left Sunday’s game between the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels after getting hit in the…
Continue Reading Wong leads Brewers to 7-3 win over the Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Kolten Wong homered, singled and had three walks to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 7-3. Playing in his 1,000th…
Continue Reading Stricker goes wire-to-wire for 2nd Regions Tradition win
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Steve Stricker completed at a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Regions Tradition, closing…
Continue Reading Williams has 27, Celtics make 22 3s in Game 7 rout of Bucks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points and hit seven 3-pointers, Jayson Tatum added 23 and…
Continue Reading Wayne Taylor Racing takes Acura to 5 straight at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Acura and Ricky Taylor extended five years of dominance at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Sunday, and Juan Pablo Montoya went…
Continue Reading Lee holds off Spieth, wins again at low-scoring Byron Nelson
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — K.H. Lee is a repeat winner at the Byron Nelson. The South Korean has held off local…
Continue Reading Roldan scores in Sounders’ 3-1 win over Minnesota United
SEATTLE (AP) — Cristian Roldan’s goal helped lead the Seattle Sounders to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United. The Sounders improved to 3-5-1…
Continue Reading García, Calhoun each hit 2 homers, Rangers beat Red Sox 7-1
By LARY BUMP Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García and Kole Calhoun each hit two home runs, Martin Perez pitched six strong…
Continue Reading Swelling around Kuemper’s eye subsides, prepares for Blues
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nearly a week later and the swelling around Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper’s right eye has…
Continue Reading Leclerc crashes Lauda’s historic F1 Ferrari in Monaco
MONACO (AP) — Formula one championship leader Charles Leclerc has again crashed in hometown Monaco. This time it was in a historic Ferrari. Leclerc…
Continue Reading Howard scores 33 points to help Dream beat Fever 85-79
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Top-pick Rhyne Howard had a career-high 33 points — the most in any WNBA game this season — to help the Atlanta Dream beat…
Continue Reading 3 CFL teams cancel opening practices amid work stoppage
TORONTO (AP) — Three Canadian Football league teams canceled their opening training-camp practices Sunday, a day after the league and players union…
Continue Reading Buxton and Urshela homer to help Twins beat Guardians 3-1
By PAUL HODOWANIC Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings and was backed by solo homers from Byron Buxton and…
Continue Reading Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings as Yankees beat White Sox 5-1
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael…
Continue Reading Cabrera homers, Skubal strikes out 11 as Tigers top Orioles
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera blasted his 505th career home run, Tarik Skubal equaled his career high with 11…
Continue Reading After playoff exit, Bruins await captain Bergeron’s decision
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron will take some time to decide whether to return for a 19th…
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