Camping World returns as title sponsor for SRX summer series
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Tony Stewart’s exhibition Superstar Racing Experience has signed Camping World as its title sponsor for its…
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Expansion Charlotte fires coach Ramírez after slow start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte has fired coach Miguel Angel Ramírez just 14 league games into the regular season. Ramírez was hired by owner…
Continue Reading Red Bull signs Perez to contract extension through 2024
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Red Bull Racing has signed Sergio Perez to a two-year contract extension through 2024. The deal was signed even…
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‘Threat Matrix’ study reveals football and basketball players ‘suffer horrific online abuse’
By Matias Grez, CNN Leading sports stars are having their mental well-being and performance impacted by “horrific online abuse” and are…
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Iga Swiatek: The 21-year-old who could break Serena Williams’ record winning streak
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Iga Swiatek could be about to smash Serena Williams’ record winning streak. Swiatek, who turned 21 on Tuesday, won her…
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Jude Bellingham questions whether authorities ‘care’ about racist abuse directed at Black footballers
By Darren Lewis, Sana Noor Haq and Aleks Klosok, CNN Jude Bellingham is just 18, but he’s already reached the brutal conclusion that racist…
Continue Reading Jude Bellingham questions whether authorities ‘care’ about racist abuse directed at Black footballers
By Darren Lewis, Sana Noor Haq and Aleks Klosok, CNN Jude Bellingham is just 18, but he’s already reached the brutal conclusion that racist…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out
By The Associated Press Noah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles…
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Amid accounts of ‘appalling’ and ‘brutal’ treatment of fans at the Champions League Final, lawmakers call for answers
By George Ramsay, CNN There is a blame game going on after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, with differing positions…
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Menstrual cramps derail Chinese teen’s French Open dream in loss to Swiatek
Story by Reuters Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen suffered with menstrual cramps as she lost to Poland’s Iga Swiatek in the French Open fourth…
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Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback, dies at 25
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to…
Continue Reading Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least in May, the young Pittsburgh Pirates have the Los Angeles Dodgers’ number.…
Continue Reading Sarah Ramsey, top thoroughbred breeder and owner, dies at 83
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer Sarah Ramsey, a leading thoroughbred breeder and owner, has died. A Churchill Downs spokesman said the 83-year-old…
Continue Reading White goes deep after taking HR away as Rangers beat Rays
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rangers center fielder Eli White made a spectacular leaping catch to take a three-run…
Continue Reading Marte, Plummer power Mets to 13-5 blowout against Nationals
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Starling Marte and Nick Plummer each homered and finished with four RBIs as the New York Mets rode…
Continue Reading Smith slugs 3-run HR, Gallen sharp, D-backs beat Braves 6-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona pitcher Zac Gallen got mad in the fifth inning, catcher José Herrera got a little madder…
Continue Reading Rangers oust Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 7, reach Eastern finals
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Chris Kreider scored twice and the New York Rangers ended Carolina’s perfect postseason run…
Continue Reading Mountcastle, Urías back Wells as Orioles rout Red Sox 10-0
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched six smooth innings of two-hit ball and the Baltimore Orioles got early homers from…
Continue Reading Aaronson had deal with Leeds contingent on EPL survival
CINCINNATI (AP) — American midfielder Brenden Aaronson watched Leeds’ season finale against Brentford, knowing he had a deal that was…
Continue Reading Plate ump Tumpane hit in mask by foul ball, exits game
BOSTON (AP) — Plate umpire John Tumpane has left the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning after getting hit…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out
By The Associated Press Noah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Sox waive Keuchel, put Cease, Graveman on restricted list
TORONTO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox put right-handers Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman on the restricted list ahead of a three-game series at the…
Continue Reading Hurricanes lose goalie Raanta, Jarvis in Game 7 vs. Rangers
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes lost goaltender Antti Raanta and rookie forward Seth Jarvis to…
Continue Reading Vanderbilt freshman Sargent wins NCAA title in playoff
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The wind whipped dust in the air, flags and balls all around the golf course. Combined…
Continue Reading Giménez homers, Guardians overcome rookie’s gaffe to beat KC
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning off rookie Collin Snider, sending the…
Continue Reading Mihailovic to miss US World Cup prep matches with hurt ankle
CHICAGO (AP) — Djordje Mihailovic will miss the United States’ four World Cup prep matches in June because of an ankle injury. He was hurt while…
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Casali’s HR gives Giants 5-4 win, Phillies lose 11th of 15
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Curt Casali hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat…
Continue Reading Count Again wins Shoemaker Mile, earns Breeders’ Cup berth
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Count Again rallied from last to win the $500,000 Shoemaker Mile by 2 1/4 lengths on Monday to earn an automatic berth in…
Continue Reading The puck stops here: Way out of West may rest on goaltenders
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — All eyes will be on the Connor McDavid versus Nathan MacKinnon clash in the Western Conference final.…
Continue Reading Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on 10-day IL, cut Robert Gsellman
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed rookie outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list with a left ring finger sprain prior. Suzuki was…
Continue Reading Daza’s 3-run double keys rally, Rockies beat Marlins 7-1
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Pinch-hitter Yonathan Daza doubled to drive in three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to…
Continue Reading Alvarez hits 2 long homers to lead Astros past A’s 5-1
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yordan Álvarez might have been the only person unimpressed by his pair of tape-measure home…
Continue Reading Twins’ Carlos Correa tests positive for COVID-19
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Carlos Correa has tested positive for COVID-19, the Minnesota Twins said after a 7-5 loss to the…
Continue Reading Gorman’s 2-run homer, 3 hits lift Cardinals over Padres 6-3
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fast-starting Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, rookie Andre Pallante got his first big…
Continue Reading Ericsson collects $3.1M from record Indianapolis 500 purse
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 champion Marcus Ericsson earned an unprecedented $3.1 million check for his victory. Ericsson is the second…
Continue Reading Rangers put Miller on IL, bring up Josh Smith for MLB debut
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed versatile infielder/outfielder Brad Miller on the 10-day injured list. The team then called…
Continue Reading Messi: ‘No doubt’ that Benzema deserves to win Ballon d’Or
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi says there is “no doubt” that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema deserves to win his first Ballon d’Or award…
Continue Reading Giants’ Kapler pauses protest, stands for national anthem
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stood just outside the third base dugout at Citizens…
Continue Reading Brewers take 2 from Cubs, Taylor HRs in both, Ashby fans 12
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrone Taylor homered in both games, Aaron Ashby struck out a career-high 12 in the nightcap and…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike works out for Belmont
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike completed his final major workout in preparation for the Belmont Stakes on June 11. The…
Continue Reading At French Open, Swiatek loses set, extends match win streak
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek’s 20-set winning streak ended but her run of consecutive match victories is now up…
Continue Reading Royals place Greinke on 15-day IL with strained forearm
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kansas City ace Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearm.…
Continue Reading Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home…
Continue Reading Maryland completes perfect season in NCAA men’s lacrosse
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Anthony DeMaio scored four first-half goals for his fifth hat trick in his last six games, Logan McNaney made 17 saves…
Continue Reading Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jeff Gladney dies in crash
DALLAS (AP) — Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25.…
Continue Reading Baylor baseball coach Rodriguez resigns after 7th season
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Steve Rodriguez resigned Monday, four days after the Bears were eliminated from the Big 12 Conference tournament…
Continue Reading Women’s pro tennis tour returns to San Diego this fall
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Women’s professional tennis will return to the San Diego area this fall for the first time in seven years. The $823,000 San…
Continue Reading Kody Clemens brought up by Tigers for possible MLB debut
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Kody Clemens, the 26-year-old son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, was brought up by…
Continue Reading Ukraine takes political path to qualifying for World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — When Ukraine’s unusual path through World Cup qualifying resumes this week, it serves as a…
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Teenager Holger Rune stuns fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas at the French Open
By George Ramsay, CNN Danish teenager Holger Rune completed arguably the biggest upset of the French Open so far as he beat fourth seed Stefanos…
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