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…
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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…
Continue Reading Azocar lifts Padres to 3-2 win over Brewers in 10 innings
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Veteran manager Bob Melvin had faith in José Azocar with the bases loaded and two outs in the…
Continue Reading Smith, Walker homers spoil Greinke’s return to Arizona, 9-5
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s familiarity with Zack Greinke led to a solid offensive night against the…
Continue Reading Rodríguez’s 1st long ball at home leads M’s past A’s 7-6
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The first three times Julio Rodríguez homered, the reaction was mostly silence. The cost of hitting…
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CFL’s Calgary Stampeders investigating reports that a player was involved in brawl at Newark airport with airline employee
By Dave Alsup and Jenn Selva, CNN The Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders said they are investigating reports that player Brendan…
Continue Reading CFL’s Calgary Stampeders investigating reports that a player was involved in brawl at Newark airport with airline employee
By Dave Alsup and Jenn Selva, CNN The Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders said they are investigating reports that player Brendan…
Continue Reading Alonso hits 3-run homer, Mets rack up 18 hits to rout Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buck Showalter believes in this New York Mets offense, especially if his players keep…
Continue Reading Kadri has hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 to take 3-1 lead
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored three goals, including two during a four-goal second period barrage, and the…
Continue Reading CFL players reject labor deal, urge more negotiations
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Football League players have rejected the new collective bargaining agreement with the league. The players’ union…
Continue Reading Aces ease past Sparks 104-76 for 5th straight win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 24 points, Jackie Young added 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces routed the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Indiana lawmakers enact trans sports ban with veto override
By CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Indiana voted Tuesday to override the GOP…
Continue Reading Goldschmidt’s slam in 10th lifts Cards to 7-3 win over Jays
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a walkoff grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a…
Continue Reading Trouble in Tirana? Hooligan issue hangs over Feyenoord-Roma
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — A potential menace hangs over Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final between Dutch club…
Continue Reading Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics took their turn pounding the Miami Heat early. Jayson Tatum scored 31 points…
Continue Reading Ramírez homers, McKenzie sharp as Cleveland downs Astros 6-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — José Ramírez homered with four RBIs and Triston McKenzie pitched seven sharp innings to help…
Continue Reading Kepler hits slam, Urshela and Twins walk off Tigers 5-4
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler hit an early grand slam, and Gio Urshela’s infield single in the bottom of the…
Continue Reading Wheeler’s arm, Hoskins’ bat power Phillies past Braves, 7-3
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Zack Wheeler pitched 6 2/3 strong innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts, Rhys Hoskins knocked in…
Continue Reading Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 2-0 in Game 4 for sweep
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy had 49 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a four-game sweep of the…
Continue Reading Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds 7-4
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit three-run homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds…
Continue Reading Anderson stymies Nationals as Dodgers cruise to 10-1 victory
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Anderson pitched eight shutout innings, Trea Turner had three RBIs in his first game…
Continue Reading Urias tags Cole, O’s overcome Judge’s 2 HRs, beat Yanks 6-4
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ramón Urías hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning off Gerrit Cole and the Baltimore…
Continue Reading Crocker, 4 Canadians and an amateur qualify for US Open
DALLAS (AP) — Sean Crocker found form at just the right time and qualified for his first U.S. Open, among 13 players in Dallas and three in Japan…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Cards minus Molina
By The Associated Press A pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound Tuesday night when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake…
Continue Reading Hayes has 3 hits, scores go-ahead run as Pirates top Rockies
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo’s infield…
Continue Reading Zhang wins NCAA individual title, 2nd straight for Stanford
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Rose Zhang has felt the energy, the pressure at major championships. The Stanford…
Continue Reading Seahawks OTAs have different feel with no Wilson, Wagner
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Nearly every team drill and team activity for the past decade in Seattle had No. 3 and No. 54 at…
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