US qualifies for hockey worlds quarterfinals, to face Swiss
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States secured its spot in the quarterinfals of the ice hockey world championship on the last day of group play…
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Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was one of several notable veterans missing as the Green Bay…
Continue Reading Kadri leads way, Avs nearing 1st conference final since ’02
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche take a 3-1 lead over St. Louis into Game 5 in Denver on Wednesday night. The…
Continue Reading PSG women’s coach suspended over ‘inappropriate behavior’
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has suspended the coach of its women’s team, with the club saying it had been informed of “inappropriate…
Continue Reading Jags’ Etienne returns after foot injury derails rookie year
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne is back to full speed and cleared to…
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UK government and English Premier League approve sale of Chelsea FC
By Kevin Dotson and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The UK government has approved the sale of Chelsea Football Club to an ownership group led by Todd Boehly in…
Continue Reading Watson accuser felt ‘scared’ and threatened by Browns QB
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — One of the women accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct while…
Continue Reading Mitch, Kenny or Mason? Steelers’ QB derby now in full swing
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers began organized team activities…
Continue Reading Slain cyclist Moriah Wilson, 25, ‘exceptional in every way’
BY LISA RATHKE The Associated Press Moriah Wilson had shifted gears a number of times in her 25 years of life, but no matter her focus — collegiate…
Continue Reading Louisville adds Cardinals scoring great Milt Wagner to staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has added Milt Wagner as men’s basketball director of player development and alumni relations, reuniting the…
Continue Reading Pitt uses 8-run inning to beat Georgia Tech in ACC tourney
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ron Washington Jr. homered and drove in four runs, Jeffrey Wehler added three RBIs and No. 11 seed Pittsburgh used an…
Continue Reading McLaurin, Young absent for Commanders’ 1st offseason workout
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Wide receiver Terry McLaurin and pass rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat were noticeably…
Continue Reading Álvarez, Golovkin set third rivalry bout for September
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin will complete their memorable fight trilogy in September.…
Continue Reading Pitbull, Marks provide international drivers path to NASCAR
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Trackhouse Entertainment has launched a program that will field a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international race car…
Continue Reading Premier League approves Chelsea sale to Boehly consortium
LONDON (AP) — The Premier League has approved the proposed sale of Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly,…
Continue Reading Ravens acquire Fuller in another attempt to help secondary
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with cornerback Kyle Fuller. Fuller spent last season with the Denver Broncos.…
Continue Reading Hammon has Aces off to sizzling start on offense
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Becky Hammon vowed before the season tipped off that the Las Vegas Aces would be shooting more 3-poitners this…
Continue Reading IndyCar star Newgarden chasing elusive Indianapolis 500 win
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden’s results show how dominant he has been in IndyCar. The Tennessee…
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in tears as he ends remarkable career after French Open defeat
By Ben Church, CNN Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was in tears Tuesday as the curtain came down on his storied career after he lost in the first round at the…
Continue Reading For Panthers, regular season success didn’t lead to Cup run
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — There will be a Presidents’ Trophy banner hanging over the Florida Panthers’ home ice…
Continue Reading Players’ association affiliate to market former big leaguers
NEW YORK (AP) — The business arm of the baseball players’ association has reached a licensing deal with the marketing organization for…
Continue Reading Adieu, Jo: Fans hail injured, retiring Tsonga at French Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has ended his career as a singles tennis player with a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-2,…
Continue Reading Hard travel for Norris and the temptation of Saudi league
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Shaun Norris is headed home to South Africa to see his young children and decide on his future.…
Continue Reading Hirt claims 1st grand tour stage, Carapaz keeps Giro lead
APRICA, Italy (AP) — Czech cyclist Jan Hirt won the tough 16th stage of the Giro d’Italia for his first grand tour victory. Richard Carapaz kept…
Continue Reading Kelsie Whitmore & ‘The Thing’ take on the Atlantic League
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kelsie Whitmore has known for years that without a pro women’s baseball league, her goal of…
Continue Reading FIFA judges clear women’s coach of sexual harassment
By ROB HARRIS and GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writers A FIFA-appointed expert in women’s soccer has been cleared by ethics judges of charges of…
Continue Reading Up, up and away: Huskers ending balloon release after 1st TD
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s gameday tradition of fans releasing helium-filled red balloons to celebrate the Cornhuskers’ first touchdown is…
Continue Reading NFL revamps Rooney Rule to include quarterbacks coaches
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The NFL has expanded the Rooney Rule again, this time to include quarterbacks coaches in a further effort to…
Continue Reading Tottenham owners to give club cash boost of $188 million
LONDON (AP) — The owners of Premier League club Tottenham plan to give the club a cash injection of up to 150 million pounds ($188 million), amid…
Continue Reading Finland, Latvia to land 2023 hockey worlds taken from Russia
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finland is expected to host the men’s hockey world championship two years in a row after teaming up with Latvia in a bid…
Continue Reading Tirana gets ready for Europa Conference League final
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Tens of thousands of soccer fans are expected to visit the Albanian capital of Tirana for…
Continue Reading MATCHDAY: Roma plays Feyenoord in Conference League final
By The Associated Press The final of the inaugural Europa Conference League features two established clubs, with Roma facing Feyenoord in…
Continue Reading 4 HBCU medical schools join NFL diversity initiative
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Students from four Historically Black College and University medical schools will be selected for clinical…
Continue Reading Need for speed: Indy 500 tabs ‘Rooster’ to wave green flag
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Miles Teller feels the need, the need for speed. The “Top Gun: Maverick” actor will get it as the honorary starter for what…
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Paris Saint-Germain chief promises ‘a lot of changes’ to create ‘new era’ at the club
By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN After managing to hold onto his star player when it looked likely he would depart for Real Madrid, Paris…
Continue Reading Celtics, Heat in tight series, though games are anything but
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are as close as can be,…
Continue Reading Back to Texas for PGA Tour, seniors head to another major
By The Associated Press PGA TOUR CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE Site: Fort Worth, Texas. Course: Colonial CC. Yardage: 7,209. Par: 70. Prize money: $8.4…
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Novak Djokovic criticizes Wimbledon’s ‘lose-lose’ ban on Russian and Belarusian players
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s tournament following Russia’s…
Continue Reading Bowen, Justin get England call-ups; only 1 Man United player
LONDON (AP) — Jarrod Bowen has been rewarded for his breakthrough season at West Ham by earning his first call-up to the England squad for four…
Continue Reading Giroud’s ‘Gladiator’-like goals help Milan win Italian title
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimović acted like the protagonist from the movie “Braveheart” in a rousing speech…
Continue Reading Search continues for Texas woman accused in cyclist’s death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The search continued Tuesday for a woman suspected in the fatal shooting of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson at an…
Continue Reading Paris Saint-Germain chief promises ‘a lot of changes’ to create ‘new era’ at the club
By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN After managing to hold onto his star player when it looked likely he would depart for Real Madrid, Paris…
Continue Reading Bayern signs right back Mazraoui on free transfer from Ajax
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has picked up Morocco right back Noussair Mazraoui on a free transfer from Ajax in its first signing of the offseason.…
Continue Reading Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking, slapping his pet cat
LONDON (AP) — West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat in abuse caught on video. The 27-year-old France…
Continue Reading Madrid tries to forget Mbappé, focus on Champions League
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid wants to quickly forget about Kylian Mbappé and turn its focus back on the Champions…
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Jayson Tatum runs rampant as Celtics dominate Heat 102-82 in Game 4
By Ben Morse, CNN The Boston Celtics could not have asked for a better time for Jayson Tatum to rediscover his best form than on Monday night. The…
Continue Reading Jayson Tatum runs rampant as Celtics dominate Heat 102-82 in Game 4
By Ben Morse, CNN The Boston Celtics could not have asked for a better time for Jayson Tatum to rediscover his best form than on Monday night. The…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
By The Associated Press A pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San…
Continue Reading Another Chinese Super League setback as Chongqing withdraws
By JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press Chongqing Liangjiang has withdrawn from the Chinese Super League just over a week before the start of delayed season…
Continue Reading Defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning back in East finals
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jon Cooper had every reason to be confident the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa…
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