‘Damaging week’ for F1, says former world champion Fernando Alonso
By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It has been another tumultuous week in Formula One. Former driver Nelson Piquet apologized Wednesday for his…
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Union Berlin signs US forward Jordan Pefok from Young Boys
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin has signed American forward Jordan Pefok to spearhead its fourth season in the…
Continue Reading NFL and Ice Cube team up for economic equity initiative
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL is teaming up with Ice Cube. The league announced Thursday a partnership with Contract with Black…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton pushes back against ‘old voices’ over racism
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that Formula One should ignore “old voices” and reject racism as it focuses on…
Continue Reading Sabres re-sign goalie Craig Anderson to 1-year contract
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Goalie Craig Anderson is putting off retirement for now, returning to the Buffalo Sabres for a one-year contract. The…
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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he’d ‘take a bullet’ for Vladimir Putin, calling him a ‘first-class person’
By Ben Morse, CNN Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said he would “take a bullet” for Vladimir Putin and called the…
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Harmony restored at Wimbledon after doubles bust-up between Tan and Korpatsch
By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Church, CNN There has been some high drama at Wimbledon this week — but some off-court sniping has, thankfully, been…
Continue Reading Former NBA PG Rod Strickland hired as LIU basketball coach
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA point guard Rod Strickland is the new men’s basketball coach at Long Island University. Strickland has been hired to…
Continue Reading Most American men reach Wimbledon’s 3rd round since 1995
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There will be eight American men in the third round of Wimbledon for the first time…
Continue Reading Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested on eve of free agency
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was arrested in California on the eve of NBA free agency after a warrant was…
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Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and Deandre Ayton question marks headline free agency as it prepares to begin
By Ben Morse, CNN At 6 p.m. ET on June 30, there will be fireworks. Because at precisely that time, NBA teams are officially permitted to begin…
Continue Reading Barcelona sells part of its TV rights for $215 million
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says it has sold some of its television rights for more than 200 million euros to help its finances. The Catalan…
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Candace Parker makes WNBA history by reaching unprecedented milestone
By Matias Grez, CNN Candace Parker became the first player in WNBA history to reach 6,000-plus career points, 3,000-plus rebounds and 1,500-plus…
Continue Reading Serie A hails Italian law change affecting foreign TV rights
MILAN (AP) — Serie A is hailing a change to Italian law that abolishes a three-year limit on contracts for foreign TV rights. The change should…
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Ugo Humbert arrives on court without his rackets but goes on to produce biggest Wimbledon shock so far
By Ben Morse, CNN Shoes, hat, bag. Ugo Humbert arrived on Wimbledon’s No.2 court with most of the essentials needed for his second-round match…
Continue Reading Danes search Bahrain Victorious riders’ hotel ahead of Tour
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Bahrain Victorious team at the Tour de France has been raided by police for the second time this week. Danish police…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Yankees-Astros play 1-game series in Houston
By The Associated Press The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid…
Continue Reading Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over WSox
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Whether Shohei Ohtani is unleashing his 101 mph fastball or dispensing his large array of…
Continue Reading Reynoso scores to lead Minnesota United over LA Galaxy 3-2
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Emanuel Reynoso scored two goals as Minnesota United stopped a three-game league losing streak with a 3-2 win over the LA…
Continue Reading Arango, Musovski, Opoku score in LAFC’s 3-1 win over Dallas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Arango, Danny Musovski and Kwadwo Opoku each scored for Los Angeles FC in a 3-1 victory over Dallas on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Moreno scores twice, Timbers hold off Dynamo 2-1
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Santiago Moreno scored a pair of goals in the space of two minutes in the first half and…
Continue Reading Pappin, credited with Toronto’s last Cup-winner, dies at 82
TORONTO (AP) — Jim Pappin, the former NHL forward credited with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ last Stanley Cup-winning goal, has died. He was 82. The…
Continue Reading Toye scores twice to lead Montreal past Seattle 2-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Mason Toye scored two goals to lead Montreal to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders. Toye tied it at 1 in the 18th minute and…
Continue Reading Bird sets WNBA career wins record as Storm beat Aces 88-78
SEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird became the WNBA’s leader in career wins with 324 on Wednesday night as the Seattle Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces…
Continue Reading Mercury beat Fever for 7th straight time, 99-78
PHOENIX (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith had 17 points and seven assists, Sophie Cunningham added 14 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana…
Continue Reading Dodgers hit 3 homers, knock off nemesis Rockies 8-4
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Freddie Freeman, Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage…
Continue Reading Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds 8-3
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate…
Continue Reading Naylor’s 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over Twins
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, completing a four-run rally that…
Continue Reading Red Sox beat Jays 6-5 in 10 to avoid three-game sweep
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — J.D. Martinez drove in the tiebreaking run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the…
Continue Reading García’s homer in 9th lifts Marlins past Cardinals 4-3
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Avisaíl García hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 4-3…
Continue Reading Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Chicago beats Union
CHICAGO (AP) — Federico Navarro scored in the 68th minute and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0. Gabriel Slonina saved both of the…
Continue Reading Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
CINCINNATI (AP) — Brenner completed a hat trick in the 70th minute and Cincinnati tied New York City FC 4-4. It was the first hat trick in club…
Continue Reading Duvall, Wright lead Braves over Phillies, now 21-5 in June
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Adam Duvall homered, Kyle Wright tossed seven sharp innings and the Atlanta Braves kept rolling…
Continue Reading Canadian teen Russell-Rowe helps Crew beat Toronto FC, 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian teen Jacen Russell-Rowe had two assists to help the Columbus Crew beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Wednesday night. The 19-year-old…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Yankees-Astros play 1-game series in Houston
By The Associated Press The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid…
Continue Reading Italian veteran Chiellini excited to join young LAFC roster
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgio Chiellini is hoping Los Angeles FC’s young roster can help him at least partially…
Continue Reading Host Saint John wins Memorial Cup junior hockey title
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick (AP) — Vincent Sevigny and Cam MacDonald scored early and the host Saint John Sea Dogs won the Memorial Cup, beating the…
Continue Reading Julio Rodríguez hits 12th HR as Mariners topple Orioles 9-3
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez hit his 12th home run of the season as part of Seattle’s six-run fourth inning, and…
Continue Reading Clevinger 1-hit ball for 6 innings, Padres beat Diamondbacks
By JACK SOMMERS Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Clevinger outpitched Madison Bumgarner by throwing one-hit ball for six innings in his longest…
Continue Reading Emoni Bates says he’s transferring to hometown E. Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — One of the top recruits in the 2021 men’s basketball recruiting class says he’s transferring from Memphis to…
Continue Reading NFL inisists on indefinite suspension at Watson hearing
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL and Deshaun Watson’s legal team presented their arguments before a disciplinary officer for a second…
Continue Reading Sept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — LIV Golf’s first U.S. event was set to begin Thursday, with a group of survivors…
Continue Reading Stolen Olympic gold medal found in Southern California
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A stolen Olympic gold medal belonging to a member of the 2020 U.S. Women’s Volleyball Team has been found in Southern…
Continue Reading Haase’s two-run HR allows Tigers to hold off Giants 3-2
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Eric Haase hit a two-run homer to break a 1-all tie in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers…
Continue Reading Twins sparkplug Luis Arraez rises to top of batting race
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona predicted Luis Arraez would one day win a batting title when…
Continue Reading Three early Harlem Globetrotter alums get Hall of Fame call
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (AP) — Harlem Globetrotters alums Inman Jackson, Wyatt “Sonny” Boswell and Albert “Runt” Pullins will be inducted into…
Continue Reading AP source: Harden declines $47M option with Philadelphia
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer James Harden is taking less with hopes the Philadelphia 76ers can do more. A person familiar with the situation…
Continue Reading 6 months’ home confinement for ex-USC coach in college scam
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A former University of Southern California soccer coach who took bribes in exchange for…
Continue Reading Joshua ‘desperate’ to become world heavyweight champ again
LONDON (AP) — Boxer Anthony Joshua says he is “desperate” to become world heavyweight champion again when he faces Oleksandr Usyk in their…
Continue Reading Phils: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper had successful surgery to repair his broken left thumb, but there is no timetable for his return.…
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