Sports

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — With an abundance of rising young stars gaining notoriety, women’s golf is drawing…

TORONTO (AP) — The struggling Minnesota Twins have arrived in Toronto without regular right fielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagán,…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Why is the French Open more likely to produce first-time and one-time Grand Slam champions than…

CHICAGO (AP) — Will Wilson is quitting as CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the World Cup, making the surprising decision to leave the job…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has confirmed to The Associated Press that he plans to retire.…

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Giro d’Italia champion Tom Dumoulin has announced that he will retire at the end of…

LONDON (AP) — An unbeaten stand of 180 between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell has put New Zealand in control against England after two days of the…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Olympic sports are targeting new and more dynamic youth-focused formats. Now field hockey is making its move toward…

PARIS (AP) — Tennis legend and LGBTQ rights activist Billie Jean King received France’s highest civilian honor, the Legion of Honor, on Friday.…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — UEFA has apologized to the fans for the “frightening and distressing” chaos at the Champions…

By The Associated Press A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ TROUT’S TOWN Angels star Mike Trout is likely to have a…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched two-hit ball over six sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe city council has voted to negotiate with the Arizona Coyotes on a proposed development of nearly $2 billion that…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer OIZUMI, Japan (AP) — Brazilians will feel at home when Brazil plays Japan next week in Tokyo in a soccer game…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 20 points, DeWanna Bonner added 19 and the Connecticut Sun beat Las Vegas 97-90 on Thursday night to snap the…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have acquired minor league right-hander Yohanse Morel from the Kansas City Royals. The Rangers traded…

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud homered twice, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-high six runs as the…

DENVER (AP) — Josh Berlo has been hired as the University of Denver’s athletic director after serving as AD at the University of Minnesota,…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Once Boston’s balanced roster of NBA Finals first-timers found a groove from long range,…

By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jace Peterson tied the score with a three-run triple in the ninth inning and slumping Andrew…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The ball was moving, the shots were falling and the arena was rocking in a very familiar third…

By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Schwindel launched a long solo homer and doubled among his three hits and the Chicago Cubs…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Abraham Toro hit a tiebreaking triple in the top of the 10th inning, and Diego Castillo shut…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadri had three assists in a 2:04 span in the second period, backup Pavel Francouz stopped 24…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Over the last three seasons, six franchises have reached the NBA Finals. The league has…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie Graham Ashcraft threw seven innings of one-run ball as the Cincinnati Reds beat the…

MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara allowed three hits in seven innings and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0. The 26-year-old…

DETROIT (AP) — Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as “Nestor the Molester” during a…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The moment the Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins for a package…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The university leaders who oversee the College Football Playoff want the next…

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon lost his perfect game Thursday night when the Angels’ Jared Walsh led off the eighth inning…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Lindor slammed his finger closing a door and will miss the New York Mets’ series…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Baseball celebrated the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig on the 81st anniversary of the Hall of…

NEW YORK (AP) — Darryl Sutter of the Calgary Flames has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year. The league announced the honor…

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Malachi Smith was one of the top available players in the transfer portal and he has signed to play basketball for Gonzaga…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are focusing this offseason on finding a replacement for quarterback…

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State assistant football coach DaVonte’ Neal has been arrested on suspicion of killing a man in Arizona and the…

By The Associated Press Angels star Mike Trout is likely to have a big rooting section at Citizens Bank Park all weekend for a series against the…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Frank Gore has signed a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and announced…

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Chris Buescher has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the inaugural NASCAR Cup race Sunday in the St. Louis area. RFK…

By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer The New York Rangers’ third line has been making valuable contributions all season, and the trio’s success in…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer George Kittle and many of the NFL’s tight ends will gather in a few weeks for the second Tight End University…

By IAN HARRISON Assoiated Press TORONTO (AP) — Alek Manoah pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández homered and the Toronto Blue Jays…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings kept much of their roster core intact this season. There’s…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias says top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez has a…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — For a brief moment, it looked like Annika Sorenstam might pull a Phil Mickelson and turn…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tiare Jennings and Jana Johns hit grand slams to help No. 1 seed Oklahoma roll past No. 9 seed…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired its third athletic director since 2017, and this one is promising to stick…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — There are representatives from the Big 12’s four future members attending the…

By LES EAST Associated Press METAIRE, La. (AP) — Jarvis Landry grew up less than 60 miles from New Orleans and was a huge Saints fan. Now he’s a…

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — Roger Valdiserri, who helped tell the story of some of Notre Dame’s greatest football teams as the school’s sports…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders will go into next season with recent acquisition Chandler Jones…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama is out of the Memorial because of paint on the face of his 3-wood. Matsuyama…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will attempt to fix the NFL’s worst rush defense without Stephon…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Kluber excelled again at Globe Life Field, pitching six solid innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Portugal scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Spain in their Nations League opener, while…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants will start the 2022 season with almost an entirely new offensive…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Daz Cameron hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the surging Detroit Tigers held on…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — Ingrid Lindblad decided months ago that she wanted to stay in college instead of turning…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — ESPN’s Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy are sidelined for Game 1 of the NBA Finals after testing positive for COVID-19. Mark…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals. Regional…

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Howard Katz has been selected as the recipient of the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. The Pro Football Hall of Fame…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes rookie Seth Jarvis and goaltender Antti Raanta are starting the offseason…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Cameron Young remembers meeting Jack Nicklaus for the first time at the U.S. Open three years…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas freshman Mia Scott went 4 for 4 and helped the unseeded Longhorns defeat No. 5 seed UCLA…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — K’Lavon Chaisson has two sacks in two seasons while playing in two schemes for two…

WINSEN, Germany (AP) — Li Haotong and Joakim Lagergren both shot a 5-under 67 to share the lead after the first round of the European Open. Li of…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Former Olympic gymnast Tasha Schwikert Moser is taking her advocacy for victims of sexual abuse within the sport to…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Chase Young returned to the Washington Commanders practice facility this week to continue his rehab from a torn ACL…

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper for Game 2 of the Western Conference final due to an…

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has signed promising Czech striker Adam Hlozek from Sparta Prague to form a potentially exciting…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Louisville will promote Josh Heird to…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A pair of Neymar penalties helped Brazil start its World Cup preparations with a comprehensive 5-1 win over South Korea…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports will return to the Xfinity Series for the first time in more than a…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Alexander Rossi has at last confirmed he’s signed a multiyear deal to drive for Arrow McLaren SP beginning…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The World Cup mission of Ukraine’s national soccer team is clear and profound. They…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner can’t play with her WNBA colleagues. She can’t call them, either. But she can write. In one…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Barring an end to the war in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from next month’s track and…