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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open will allow tennis players from Russia and Belarus to compete this year despite the ongoing war in…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Apple and Major League Soccer have announced a 10-year partnership on a streaming service that will allow fans to watch…

BERLIN (AP) — Ons Jabeur has started her grass-court season with a win as she cruised past Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open. Andrea…

HALLE, Germany (AP) — The second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas has defeated Benjamin Bonzi 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 in the first round of the Halle Open.…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The troubled International Boxing Association may have to hold its presidential election again. The…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has joined his teammates for the…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin men’s and women’s basketball will play a doubleheader on Nov. 11 at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. The…

By The Associated Press The U.S. Open returns to The Country Club outside Boston for only the fourth time in history. The Country Club is one of the…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have promoted Chris Pryor to assistant general manager. The move is one of several made by general…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is in the intensive care unit of a Florida…

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Three World Cup-bound teams won friendly matches in Asia with Tunisia beating Japan 3-0, Ghana defeating Chile 3-1 on penalties…

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The long road for Sheriff Tiraspol back to the Champions League group stage will start in Bosnia-Herzegovina next month.…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Aurélien Tchouaméni says nothing steered him away from fulfilling his dream of playing for Real…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon, after all. The All England Club announced on Tuesday that Williams…

DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy is facing driving under the influence and other charges after being arrested in Florida, authorities…

GENEVA (AP) — Barcelona will promote the U.N. refugee agency’s logo on the back of its jerseys for the next four seasons. The agreement comes…

GAIBA, Italy (AP) — Italian player Sara Errani has upset second-seeded Madison Brengle 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 in the opening round of the Veneto Open. The…

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York…

By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Byron Buxton belted his 18th home run, Chris Archer delivered another steady pitching performance and…

TOKYO (AP) — Floyd Mayweather will fight in Japan again in another exhibition. This time it’ll be against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in a…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For the first time in his career, Stephen Curry couldn’t get a 3-pointer to fall in an NBA postseason game. The Golden State…

MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings for his first win in more than a month, and…

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — There were two diametrically different ways Andrew Redmayne stood to be remembered after he…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched a season-high eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking…

By HARVEY VALENTINE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves won their 12th straight game, beating the Washington…

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — Kevin Lopez and Kervin Arriaga scored to lead Honduras past Canada 2-1 in the CONCACAF Nations League. Lopez scored…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Exhibiting a determined confidence and grit all game, Andrew Wiggins single-handedly took…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Boston Celtics couldn’t make a 3-pointer to start the game and found themselves in a deep…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Mari Pietersen stopped 29 shots, including all 10 in the final period, and Canada hung on to win its sixth Under-18 women’s…

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and Dylan Carlson added a…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer The College World Series again will have a strong Southeastern Conference flavor. Auburn became the fourth SEC team to…

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Sonny DiChiara hit his 22nd home run, Blake Burkhalter pitched 2 2/3 innings of hitless relief for his 15th save, and Auburn…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Jose Abreu hit a pair of two-run homers and Luis Robert singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth…

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Montrezl Harrell is facing a felony drug charge after authorities said they found vacuum-sealed bags…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Alek Manoah pitched six shutout innings to extend his streak to 12, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins raised his arms in celebration on his game-ending RBI double in the ninth inning…

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York…

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kody Huff went 3 for 4, including a grand slam to cap a six-run fourth inning, and No. 2 national seed Stanford advanced to…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers center fielder Eli White was put on the injured list with a right wrist fracture, and the team recalled Leody…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Angel City forward Christen Press has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee. Press was injured…

TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Kyle Stowers made his major league debut against the Blue Jays after being added to the roster…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau says it’s a business decision to play for the LIV Golf series. The…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is headed back to the injured list after feeling discomfort following a…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — At 32 and wrapping up his 14th season, Steven Stamkos is no longer one of the NHL’s most…

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Australia has qualified for a fifth straight World Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Peru in their intercontinental…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are keeping coach Taylor Jenkins around after he led them to their highest playoff seed in franchise…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett admits he worried at first when he saw…

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been placed on the restricted list. Tigers general manager Al Avila announced that…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard has signed his restricted free agent tender. Lazard hadn’t signed the tender…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Colorado Avalanche are favorites to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. They’re not…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver canceled plans to attend Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics because of the…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has upheld Josh Donaldson’s one-game suspension, a penalty that was…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Two former star gymnasts are eager to lead USA Gymnastics into a new era. Olympic medalists Alicia Sacramone Quinn…

WASHINGTON (AP) — State Department officials have met with representatives of Brittney Griner’s WNBA team about the Phoenix Mercury star’s…

LONDON (AP) — Former champions Grigor Dimitrov and Marin Cilic have advanced to the last 16 at the Queen’s Club grass-court tournament as three…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma softball player Jocelyn Alo will play for the new Women’s Professional…

BERLIN (AP) — Karolina Pliskova has started her grass-court season beating Kaia Kanepi  6-7 (5), 6-0, 6-0 in the first round of the Berlin Open.…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer Nigeria has set a national record by trouncing Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in African Cup qualifying. Napoli striker…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Phil Mickelson never had such a conservative strategy for the U.S. Open. Of course, he was…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has signed with Los Angeles FC after a 17-year career at…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of Jordan Poyer’s decision tells The Associated…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Rio de Janeiro Olympics gold medalist Monica Puig has announced her retirement from professional tennis. The…

NEW YORK (AP) — Ronny Delia is leaving MLS champion New York City FC to coach Belgium’s Standard Liege. NYCFC assistant coach Nick Cushing has…

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal has signed 19-year-old Brazilian striker Marquinhos from Sao Paulo. The English club’s technical director, Edu, has…

By The Associated Press It has been 50 years since Title IX was signed into law by President Nixon. The measure barred discrimination against women…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Former professional tennis player Jelena Dokic says she nearly attempted suicide recently and has been dealing with…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has banned Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo for 18 months in a doping case that involved…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Spain will enter the summer break at the top of its Nations League group and knowing that teenager…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles CEO John Angelos says the team will remain in Baltimore — and that he and his parents have never contemplated otherwise.…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer None of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis is in the No. 1 or No. 2 spots in the ATP rankings. It’s…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali has arrived in South Africa for talks about…

By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir plans to defend her title at the New York City…