49ers re-sign CB Jason Verrett to 1-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back oft-injured cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. The Niners announced…
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Finland and Sweden banning KHL players from national teams
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland and Sweden will ban from their national ice hockey teams any of their players who appear in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich to face Manchester City at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Lambeau Field will host a soccer match for the first time in its storied history July 23 when Bayern Munich and Manchester…
Continue Reading Raiders’ Hobbs resolves misdemeanor speeding case in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs resolved a misdemeanor speeding case Monday, with his attorney entering a no-contest plea…
Continue Reading Huskers’ Frost to sit out 5 days in ’22 season for violation
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Scott Frost will not be allowed to perform his coaching duties for five consecutive days this football…
Continue Reading Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks arrested in Mississippi
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks was arrested in Mississippi on charges of speeding, not having insurance and a first offense…
Continue Reading Mets cut slumping Canó with almost $45 million left on deal
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Canó has been cut by the New York Mets with nearly $45 million remaining on his…
Continue Reading Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for an NFL coach who sued the league over alleged racist hiring practices has told a…
Continue Reading In return to clay, Murray celebrates Madrid win over Thiem
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Andy Murray has made a good start in his return to clay by defeating Dominic Thiem in straight sets…
Continue Reading UEFA removes more Russian soccer teams from its competitions
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA has kicked out Russian soccer teams from the Women’s European Championship, the next men’s…
Continue Reading Brewers designate Ureña for assignment, activate Urías
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have designated right-handed pitcher José Ureña for assignment and activated infielder Luis Urías from…
Continue Reading JMU cancels rest of softball season after player’s suicide
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season as the school tries to cope with the suicide of one of its…
Continue Reading Texas guard Jones, who fought leukemia, to enter NBA draft
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas guard Andrew Jones, whose college basketball career was interrupted for nearly two years by leukemia, has announced he…
Continue Reading Freiburg vetoes joint merchandise with Leipzig at cup final
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — There will be no official half-and-half scarves at the German Cup final this year. Cup finalist…
Continue Reading Czech Republic coach Šilhavý gets contract extension
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Šilhavý has been given a contract extension despite the team’s failure to reach the World Cup in…
Continue Reading Thiago the onfield brain behind Liverpool’s quadruple charge
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Thiago Alcantara is establishing himself as a vital part of Liverpool’s bid for a historic quadruple and has…
Continue Reading Villarreal’s European hopes hanging on win over Liverpool
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The small Spanish city of Villarreal could be facing its last Champions League night in a while if…
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Nadal, Djokovic and Murray slam Wimbledon decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes
By Issy Ronald, CNN There is a growing rift between some of the world’s leading tennis stars and past and present Ukrainian players over…
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Jon Rahm holds his nerve to win ‘stressful’ Mexico Open after tense finish
By Jack Bantock, CNN Jon Rahm secured his first victory of the season in dramatic fashion at the inaugural Mexico Open on Sunday. Having not won a…
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Golden State Warriors overcome Draymond Green ejection to win 117-116 nail-biter against Memphis Grizzlies
By Ben Morse, CNN The Golden State Warriors overcame the ejection of key forward Draymond Green to win a nail-biter against the Memphis Grizzlies,…
Continue Reading FIFA punishes Senegal for fan disorder, lasers at Salah
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has fined Senegal’s soccer federation $180,000 for fan disorder at a World Cup playoff against Egypt. Fans with laser pointers…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich facing scrutiny for players’ Ibiza party trip
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich players are facing criticism and scrutiny for taking a short holiday in Ibiza after…
Continue Reading Greyhound racing nearing its end in the US after long slide
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Vera Rasnake laughed as she led a trio of barking, jostling dogs into the Iowa Greyhound…
Continue Reading Figure skating body details proposal to hike age limit to 17
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Figure skating’s governing body has detailed a proposal to raise the athlete age limit to 17 at…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores amazing self alley-oop, bags triple-double as Bucks cruise over Celtics in Game 1
By Ben Morse, CNN Facing the NBA’s No. 1 defense in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Giannis Antetokounmpo was still able to blow…
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Walter Hagen: The ‘flamboyant’ golfer who ‘poked golf’s aristocracy in the eye’
By Ben Morse, CNN When Walter Hagen won the PGA Championship for the second year in a row in 1925, he did what any champion would do: head out to…
Continue Reading No surprise that season’s 1st no-hitter required team effort
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer It was only a matter of time before baseball’s next no-hitter. The way it unfolded was somewhat appropriate. The…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Judge’s homers power Yanks’ 9-game win streak
By The Associated Press Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit five home runs in his last five games, part of a surge that’s helped New York win nine…
Continue Reading Grosjean enrages Rahal with aggressive late-race contact
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LEEDS, Ala. (AP) — The honeymoon is over for Romain Grosjean. If Barber Motorsports Park had hosted a boxing…
Continue Reading Morant-Curry duel center of Grizzlies-Warriors showdown
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant was rolling, making acrobatic drives to the basket. Stephen Curry was taking…
Continue Reading What it takes for NHL playoff contenders to win Stanley Cup
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The path to the Stanley Cup is rarely a straight line. Sometimes it’s the direction a puck takes when it banks…
Continue Reading Normal Kentucky Derby: Capacity crowd, big hats, mint juleps
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby is the next major sporting event to move a step closer to normalcy…
Continue Reading Salt Lake, Sapporo head race to 2030 Olympics, and maybe ’34
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer The Beijing Winter Olympics closed just over two months ago and the focus now turns to awarding a host city for the…
Continue Reading Hollingshead sparks LAFC to 2-0 win over Minnesota United
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead broke a scoreless tie with a goal in the 82nd minute, José Cifuentes scored in the final minute of full time…
Continue Reading Smith, McNeil 4 hits each as Mets beat Phils behind Scherzer
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dominic Smith went 4 for 4 with three RBIs to back an inconsistent Max Scherzer, and the New…
Continue Reading Australia wins Langford title, clinches sevens world series
LANGFORD, British Columbia (AP) — Lily Dick scored late as Australia rallied to beat New Zealand 21-17 in the final of the World Rugby Sevens…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Judge’s homers power Yanks’ 9-game win streak
By The Associated Press Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit five home runs in his last five games, part of a surge that’s helped New York win nine…
Continue Reading Maryland women add Vanderbilt’s Alexander as grad transfer
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Brinae Alexander is joining the Maryland women’s basketball team as a graduate transfer. The 6-foot Alexander was…
Continue Reading Marina Alex wins LPGA Tour’s Palos Verdes Championship
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Marina Alex won the Palos Verdes Championship on Sunday for her second LPGA Tour title, breaking a tie with a…
Continue Reading Luis Arraez, Twins agree at $2,125,000, avoid arbitration
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Luis Arraez and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract worth $2,125,000, avoiding a salary arbitration…
Continue Reading Polanco drives in 4, Twins beat Rays 9-3 for ninth win in 10
DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jorge Polanco drove in four runs with a pair of doubles, Carlos Correa had his fourth…
Continue Reading Alker emerges from rain for 4-shot win on Champions Tour
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Steven Alker is now the man to beat on the PGA Tour Champions. One week after he threw away a chance to win, Alker shot…
Continue Reading Florida’s Johnson joins transfer portal, hopes to play again
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and hasn’t…
Continue Reading Hernandez 5 RBIs, Soto 3 hits, Gray excels, Nats top Giants
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yadiel Hernandez drove in a career-high five runs with three hits as the Washington…
Continue Reading Angels’ Ohtani expects to play Monday, day after early exit
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani said he expects to play Monday, a day after making an early exit because of tightness in his…
Continue Reading Dodgers beat Tigers 6-3; Cabrera hits 503rd homer
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walker Buehler pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the…
Continue Reading Guardians complete first Oakland sweep in 22 years
By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Triston McKenzie threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the…
Continue Reading She’s up! Whitmore 1st woman to start Atlantic League game
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Kelsie Whitmore played left field and batted ninth for the Staten Island FerryHawks on Sunday, becoming the first woman to…
Continue Reading Lightning’s chase for another Cup begins vs. Maple Leafs
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer The Tampa Bay Lightning begin their quest for a third consecutive Stanley Cup championship on the road against…
Continue Reading Acura goes 1-2 in IMSA to continue Laguna Seca dominance
MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — Acura continued its dominance at Laguna Seca in the IMSA sports car series as Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque teamed to…
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