Grizzlies’ Brooks suspended 1 game for flagrant on Payton
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on…
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Salernitana beats Venezia to climb out of relegation zone
ROME (AP) — Salernitana reached the safety spots with a 2-1 win over Venezia in Serie A after spending virtually the entire season in the…
Continue Reading Bucks forward Khris Middleton out at least 2 more games
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will miss at least two more games in the Eastern…
Continue Reading Report: Mickelson had $40 million in gambling losses
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Federal auditors investigating Phil Mickelson’s role in an insider trading scheme found his gambling losses…
Continue Reading Jason Day ‘obsessed’ with new swing, leads Wells Fargo
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Jason Day describes himself as “obsessed” with the new swing he’s working on with…
Continue Reading Predators will start Ingram in goal for Game 2 against Avs
DENVER (AP) — The Nashville Predators will start goaltender Connor Ingram in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Colorado…
Continue Reading Olesen tied for lead at British Masters amid career rebuild
SUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — Thorbjorn Olesen shot a 6-under 66 to share the lead in the opening round of the British Masters in his bid to end…
Continue Reading Horse racing’s new governing body in rush to starting gate
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Horse racing is once again under intense scrutiny as the sport prepares to go before its…
Continue Reading Ben Simmons has successful back surgery, Nets announce
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Ben Simmons underwent what was determined to be a successful back surgery in Los Angeles. The Brooklyn Nets are…
Continue Reading NBC’s Tirico ready to begin another busy stretch with Derby
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Mike Tirico is recharged and ready to go again more than two months after completing one of the busiest schedules in…
Continue Reading Cowboys’ Jerry Jones ‘home and fine’ after reported crash
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is “home and fine” a day after a report that he was involved in a traffic accident and taken to…
Continue Reading Red Bull lands another U.S. sponsor in deal with Hard Rock
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Formula One team Red Bull has landed another billion-dollar American company as…
Continue Reading Without Pat Riley, Doc Rivers wonders if he would be coach
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers would probably need hours to explain everything that he’s learned…
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Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s ‘dream start’ to the season ‘feels amazing’ after team’s recent struggles
By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN “It feels amazing,” a visibly delighted, and perhaps somewhat relieved, Charles Leclerc says.…
Continue Reading White Sox place Vaughn on 10-day IL with bruised right hand
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the 10-day injured list because of a bruised right hand. Vaughn has…
Continue Reading Former MLB star Mark Teixeira earns Georgia Tech degree
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Mark Teixeira earned plenty of accolades over his long tenure in Major League Baseball. Gold Glove…
Continue Reading Fans clash before Frankfurt-West Ham and Marseille-Feyenoord
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Frankfurt police say they have made more than 30 arrests after supporters of English club West Ham and local team…
Continue Reading Ole Miss coach McPhee-McCuin agrees to new contract
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi women’s basketball coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has agreed to a new contract running through 2026 after leading…
Continue Reading French first-division clubs lost $678 million last season.
PARIS (AP) — The French soccer league’s financial watchdog says first-division clubs lost 645 million euros ($678 million) during the…
Continue Reading Byron signs 3-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — William Byron has reached a three-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him in the No. 24 Chevrolet…
Continue Reading Chile files legal challenge over Ecuador’s World Cup place
ZURICH (AP) — Chile is challenging Ecuador’s place at the World Cup finals tournament over an alleged ineligible player. The Chilean soccer…
Continue Reading Stefan Wilson hired to drive 33rd car at Indianapolis 500
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar veteran Stefan Wilson will return to the cockpit for this month’s Indianapolis…
Continue Reading Aliu lands book deal on how he confronted racism in hockey
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Former pro hockey player Akim Aliu has a graphic novel in the works that tells his story and how he overcame racism…
Continue Reading Madrid warps time yet again to stun City at the Bernabéu
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid had little reason to hope it could pull off another comeback as the game…
Continue Reading 3m ticket requests for World Cup final; 1.4m for England-US
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer FIFA has received 3 million ticket requests for the World Cup final in Qatar and high demand to attend some of…
Continue Reading Pain in Spain as City endures more agony in Champions League
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The Champions League continues to be an elusive title for Manchester City and a painful competition for manager Pep…
Continue Reading ‘Fighting’ like Real, Nadal saves 4 match points to advance
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal saved four match points to defeat David Goffin in three sets in the Spaniard’s…
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Chris Paul masterclass inspires Phoenix Suns to 2-0 lead in NBA playoffs
By Ben Church, CNN NBA veteran Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to victory against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday in his quest…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Mets-Phils again, Hinch vs Houston, Ohtani a go
By The Associated Press The Mets and Phillies renew hostilities in Philadelphia only four days after their previous matchup at Citi Field, which got…
Continue Reading South Korea, Japan to take on Brazil; Iran slow off the mark
By JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan and South Korea will start fine-tuning for the World Cup with high-profile…
Continue Reading McLaren takes Miami in bid to become North America’s team
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The McLaren Formula One team has taken Miami by storm ahead of Sunday’s…
Continue Reading Max Homa on life, golf after podcasting: ‘So far, so good’
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — If Max Homa still had a podcast, he would tell his listeners that everything is fine, thanks…
Continue Reading Marseille looks to Payet as race for 2nd place heats up
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Marseille is under pressure to hold onto second place in the French league and will need Dimitri…
Continue Reading Smith stops 30 shots, Oilers beat Kings 6-0 to even series
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Mike Smith bounced back with a perfect 30-save night and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-0 Wednesday to…
Continue Reading Betts, Freeman power Dodgers past Giants again, 9-1
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin didn’t worry when he left an early first-pitch fastball over the plate and…
Continue Reading Kevon Looney becomes model of durability for Warriors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevon Looney had never missed a game before he came to Golden State. Not one. He figures…
Continue Reading Paul has another stellar 4th, Suns blow past Mavs 129-109
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The top-seeded Phoenix Suns were braced for another fourth-quarter playoff fight on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Kaprizov gets hat trick as Wild thump Blues 6-2, even series
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov had a hat trick and Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice for the Minnesota Wild,…
Continue Reading AP source: SEC, Pac-12 leaders to push for NIL law in DC
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Pac-12 are scheduled to…
Continue Reading Ruidiaz scores pair, Sounders top Pumas 3-0 to win CCL title
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Raúl Ruidíaz scored on a deflected shot late in the first half, added a second goal off a perfect…
Continue Reading Tellez sets Brewers record with 8 RBIs in 18-4 rout of Reds
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez homered twice and set a Milwaukee Brewers record with eight RBIs to extend his…
Continue Reading Joe, Rockies take advantage of Nats’ miscues in 5-2 win
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jose Iglesias had a two-run double and Connor Joe a two-run triple in consecutive at-bats in the…
Continue Reading Ward, Walsh hit HRs in Angels’ 6-run 10th, beat Red Sox 10-5
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels scored six runs in the 10th inning, including a two-run homer by Taylor…
Continue Reading Giolito gets help in pitching White Sox past Cubs 4-3
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito struck out 10, Luis Robert made a game-saving catch and Matt Foster worked out of a…
Continue Reading Hedman, Lightning beat Maple Leafs 5-3 to even series
TORONTO (AP) — Victor Hedman had a goal and three assists for his first four-point playoff game and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple…
Continue Reading Whitmore retires ex-MLBer as 1st woman pitcher in Atlantic
NEW YORK (AP) — Kelsie Whitmore relieved for the Staten Island FerryHawks with the bases loaded and retired former major leaguer Ryan Jackson,…
Continue Reading Hurricanes claim testy win vs. Bruins, take 2-0 series lead
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes overcame the…
Continue Reading Miller’s 2-run single in 10th leads Rangers past Phillies
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brad Miller hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 2-1 win over…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Mets-Phils meet again after HBPs, Hinch vs HOU
By The Associated Press The Mets and Phillies renew hostilities in Philadelphia only four days after their previous matchup at Citi Field, which got…
Continue Reading Orioles slow surging Twins with 9-4 victory
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins and Ramón Urías each hit a two-run homer during Baltimore’s six-run third…
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