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ZURICH (AP) — FIFA will put more World Cup tickets up for sale next week on a first-come, first-served basis. Soccer’s governing body said…
Continue ReadingZURICH (AP) — FIFA will put more World Cup tickets up for sale next week on a first-come, first-served basis. Soccer’s governing body said…
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN Carson Pickett became the first player with a limb difference to play for the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN Novak Djokovic was in blistering form as he swept aside Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets — 6-1 6-4 6-2 — on…
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Harmony Tan surprised and angered her Wimbledon doubles partner by withdrawing from…
Continue ReadingPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The CJ Cup is on the move again in America. This year the elite fall golf event originally held in South Korea is…
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet has apologized for his racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton and said his comments had no racist…
Continue ReadingBy JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New…
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has apologized to Lewis Hamilton, saying the…
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged use…
Continue ReadingWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will host a charity tennis event next month in her home country of Poland to raise funds for…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Kamui Kobayashi will substitute for injured driver Jack Hawksworth this weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport…
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN Even after a year-long absence from tennis, Serena Williams hasn’t forgotten how to entertain. Her return to grand slam…
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged use…
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula, 53, is “progressing well” and “rehabilitating” following a health…
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — Starting next season, the Italian league title will be decided by a playoff if the top two teams finish with the same number of…
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a fan he felt was “disrespecting” him during his opening round…
Continue ReadingThe Nielsen company says the NBA Finals series between two stories franchises reached 24% more viewers than the 2021…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Mets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday. The outing against the…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Rojas scored the winning run in the ninth inning when shortstop C.J. Abrams couldn’t handle…
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run single and made a beautiful catch in the outfield on…
Continue ReadingBy SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jesse Winker drove in two runs with a go-ahead double in the eighth, Robbie Ray allowed just one hit…
Continue ReadingSANDY, Utah (AP) — Kelley O’Hara scored in the 77th minute after a lengthy lightning delay, and the U.S. women beat Colombia 2-0 on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Josh Harrison and Luis Robert hit two-run homers during Chicago’s five-run fifth inning,…
Continue ReadingBy JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Randal Grichuk and Elias Diaz homered and the Colorado Rockies continued to rough up Clayton…
Continue ReadingBy JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, leading the…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien homered and drove in four runs, Jon Gray pitched seven effective innings and…
Continue ReadingBy JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Carlson drove in a pair of runs and the St. Louis bullpen combined for four scoreless innings…
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays…
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Moriah Jefferson had the first triple-double in franchise history with 13 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists,…
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 over five innings in his return from the injured list…
Continue ReadingBy JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Tucker had a three-run homer and a stolen base, Yordan Alvarez hit his 23rd home run and…
Continue ReadingBy AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Olson homered twice and Travis d’Arnaud also went deep to lift the Atlanta Braves to a…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks are trading Nerlens Noel and…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — JP Sears stretched his big league scoreless streak to 12 2/3 innings and won his second spot…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a contract extension with center Ivica Zubac. The team had declined its $7.5 million…
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Corbin matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, Yadiel Hernandez delivered a…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Natasha Cloud scored 18 points, Ariel Atkins added 15 points and the Washington Mystics made 15 3-pointers in a 92-74 victory…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have completed the renovations of 350 public basketball courts and unveiled the last of them Tuesday at…
Continue ReadingBy ERIC NÚÑEZ AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A split-draw in the first fight and then a majority decision in favor of Canelo Álvarez in the…
Continue ReadingBy FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, two championships and a strong — though…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels reliever Archie Bradley broke a bone in his elbow while climbing over the dugout…
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Mets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday. The outing against the…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Walker Kessler will bring a 7-foot-1 presence and prolific shot-blocking ability to the…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Mexico will play a pair of World Cup warmups in September but is likely to be missing its European-based players because the…
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen has been put on the 15-day injured list because of an irregular heartbeat. It’s the…
Continue ReadingBy JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Max Scherzer had his minor league rehab start with Double-A Binghamton pushed back a…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Nick Kyrgios capped his first-round victory at Wimbledon by spitting in the direction…
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN Serena Williams’ return to singles tennis after a year-long absence ended with a dramatic 5-7 6-1 6-7 (7-10) first-round…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is “progressing well” while rehabilitating…
Continue ReadingST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier expects to return from a left hip injury Friday night at Toronto. It’s a…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford is back in familiar surroundings as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets after…
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — A former assistant soccer coach at the University of Southern California who created fake athletic profiles for the children of…
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Mile High City is now home to three ice hockey champion. There are the Stanley Cup champion…
Continue ReadingBy RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — There was a stretch of homelessness while growing up. A constant shifting from one high school to…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The Houston Astros have placed five-time All-Star Michael Brantley on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort. The team…
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will have surgery Wednesday to repair his broken left thumb and the team hopes the 2021 NL MVP…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jorge Polanco drove in three runs in his first game back from the injured list and rookie Josh…
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy has accepted an offer to become the coach of the Utah Jazz, a person with…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Two people with knowledge of the move tell The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a…
Continue ReadingBy JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Vela has re-signed with Los Angeles FC, extending his tenure with the Major League…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Kelsey Plum views her improved play this season to just having more time on the court. The Las Vegas guard is…
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Storm have signed five-time first-team all-WNBA center Tina Charles for the rest of the…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Prime Video is turning to an experienced host for its coverage of “Thursday Night Football”. Amazon announced that Charissa…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers made the expected move and extended a qualifying offer to guard Collin…
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield said the Cleveland Browns have work ahead if they want him to help them through…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to an advocacy group for minor leaguers…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer European tour players now have access to the PGA Tour. It’s part of an extended partnership between the PGA…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Stephen Piscotty was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Oakland Athletics after recovering from a strained…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Brooks Koepka is all about being bold and blunt. That’s his reputation, as much as his remarkable record in the…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott’s mood seemed lighter at Nashville Superspeedway even before he…
Continue ReadingMILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Red Bull has terminated the contract of Formula One test and reserve driver Jüri Vips on Tuesday for using a racial…
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN With its strawberries and cream, grassy slopes, and peaceful setting in a leafy part of London, Wimbledon is a world away from…
Continue ReadingCLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges has been placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion. That forced the team to…
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his…
Continue ReadingGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is going forward with a plan to change its football scheduling model, with the biggest change…
Continue ReadingMONACO (AP) — French league club Monaco has signed attacking midfielder Takumi Minamino on a four-year deal from Liverpool. The 27-year-old Japan…
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, Duarte Mendonca and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Formula One, Mercedes and the FIA have condemned former F1 driver Nelson Piquet for using a…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The Saudi-backed LIV Golf wants to get Official World Golf Ranking points for its series. There could be a few…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Saudi-backed LIV Golf is coming to America. The LIV Golf Invitational-Portland is at Pumpkin Ridge in Oregon. The…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out…
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Mexican-based holding company Orlegi has acquired a majority stake of second-division Spanish club Sporting Gijón. The Mexican group…
Continue ReadingBy JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer PARIS (AP) — Formula One great Lewis Hamilton says “archaic mindsets” have to change after retired…
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN Matteo Berrettini, last year’s men’s finalist, has withdrawn from Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19. The…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini has pulled out of the grass-court Grand…
Continue ReadingBERN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss sprinter Alex Wilson has been banned for four years after an anti-doping tribunal judged he intentionally used an…
Continue ReadingVATICAN CITY (AP) — The daughter of a Vatican employee will represent “the pope’s team” by competing in the half marathon at the…
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN Andy Murray defended the use of the underhand serve he deployed during his first-round win at Wimbledon over Australia’s…
Continue ReadingBy CNN Sport staff Major League Baseball has suspended 12 players and coaches following the mass brawl that marred the Los Angeles Angels’ win…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is serving his final days with Minnesota before leaving for the same job with LSU. His…
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Henderson, Wayne Sterling and Travis Caldwell, CNN With NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson facing a possible suspension from the league for…
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL insisted on an indefinite suspension while Deshaun Watson’s legal team argued there’s no basis for…
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched five nearly perfect innings, Adley Rutschman drove one of Baltimore’s five home runs and the Orioles three-hit…
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 29 points, A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los…
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 27 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 17 points and the Phoenix Mercury…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched a three-hitter for his first career shutout and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los…
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