Deaths and tragedy from 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Johnny Rutherford and Gordon Johncock delivered spectacular results at the 1973 Indianapolis…
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Luton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
CNN By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City,…
Continue Reading Luton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City, Saturday’s…
Continue Reading Father knows best: Keith Tkachuk’s words came at just the right time for Panthers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Keith Tkachuk never played a game for the Florida Panthers and hadn’t recorded an assist at…
Continue Reading Disgusted by racism targeting soccer’s Vinícius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him
By DAVID BILLER Associated Press SAO GONCALO, Brazil (AP) — The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic,…
Continue Reading New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada’s cost at $380 million
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics are asking Nevada for $380 million for a…
Continue Reading Soler homers in 4th straight game, powers Marlins to 6-2 victory over Angels
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jorge Soler homered for the fourth straight game and the Miami Marlins snapped the Angels’…
Continue Reading McCutchen sparks record-tying home run barrage as Pirates sink Mariners 11-6
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan of attack against talented…
Continue Reading Ukraine soccer league set for a title-deciding game in a remarkable, war-hit season
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two soccer teams exiled from cities in war-battered eastern Ukraine play each other Sunday in the…
Continue Reading Sale stars again on mound, Red Sox snap skid by beating Diamondbacks 7-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Sale threw five strong innings, Kiké Hernández smacked a two-run homer and the Boston Red…
Continue Reading Murphy sends San Diego State past Utah 4-3 in super regional opener
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — AJ Murphy hit a go-ahead two-run double in the top of the fourth inning and San Diego State held on for a 4-3 victory over…
Continue Reading Arizona advances to Pac-12 title game with 14-4 romp over Stanford
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chase Davis and Tommy Splaine combined for six hits and nine RBIs and Arizona pounded top-seeded Stanford 14-4 in a…
Continue Reading Le Mans 24-hour race to include hydrogen-powered vehicles starting in 2026
OYAMA, Japan (AP) — The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s most famous endurance race, will be open to hydrogen-powered vehicles starting in 2026.…
Continue Reading Oklahoma ties Division I softball mark with 47th straight win, topping Clemson in super regionals
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Haley Lee’s grand slam helped Oklahoma claim a historic win. The Sooners matched the longest…
Continue Reading Giants win 15-1 to climb above .500; Brewers’ Adames hit by foul ball while in dugout
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitch Haniger homered and drove in four runs to help the San Francisco Giants win 15-1 over the…
Continue Reading Vanderbilt advances to SEC semis with 9-2 romp over Alabama
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Freshman RJ Austin hit a two-run home run to finish off a five-run first inning and Vanderbilt rolled to a 9-2 victory over…
Continue Reading Astros send A’s to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings and retired 16 straight…
Continue Reading Quebec Remparts rout host Kamloops Blazers 8-3 in Memorial Cup opener
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — James Malatesta had a hat trick, Kassim Gaudet scored twice and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champion…
Continue Reading Dickerson’s 3-run HR highlights Nationals’ highest scoring inning in win over Royals
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo (AP) — Lane Thomas opened the game with a home run, Corey Dickerson’s three-run shot highlighted…
Continue Reading Lindor, Nimmo lead offense as Scherzer pitches Mets past Rockies 5-2
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Francisco Lindor homered and drove in four runs, leading Max Scherzer and the New York Mets past…
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