Assault case dismissed against former Nebraska coach Joseph
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The felony assault case against former Nebraska interim head coach and assistant…
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Juventus fans target Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku with racist chants during Tuesday’s match
By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku endured racist jeers during the team’s 1-1 draw against Juventus, according to a…
Continue Reading No Russians, Belarusians expected at swimming worlds in July
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — No Russian or Belarusian athletes are expected to compete at this year’s swimming world championships in Japan…
Continue Reading Orioles top pitching prospect Rodriguez has solid MLB debut
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baltimore Orioles top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez struck out five in five…
Continue Reading LeBron James hailed as the ‘GOAT’ by his Los Angeles Lakers teammates after a crucial 135-133 road win
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN LeBron James powered the resurgent Los Angeles Lakers to a crucial 135-133 overtime win over the Utah Jazz as LA looks to…
Continue Reading Voters give women 1 win, 1 loss in UEFA soccer election
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA member federations have been given a historic chance to vote for female candidates against…
Continue Reading Nico Williams shuts down social media accounts after insults
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Spain forward Nico Williams has shut down his social media accounts after a wave of insults from…
Continue Reading San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado becomes first MLB player to be ejected for arguing violation of new pitch timer
By Ben Morse, CNN San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado became the first MLB player to be ejected for arguing a violation of the new pitch timer on…
Continue Reading Former Springboks rugby coach Ian McIntosh dies at 84
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South Africa rugby coach Ian McIntosh has died. He was 84. McIntosh was the…
Continue Reading As Villa soars, Unai Emery changing opinions in England
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer English soccer’s perceptions of Unai Emery are starting to change as Aston Villa soars up the Premier League…
Continue Reading Cooper gets backing as Forest slides down Premier League
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has been given public backing by the club’s owner as the team slides down the…
Continue Reading Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrović gets eight-game ban for pushing referee
By Sammy Mncwabe and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Fulham FC striker Aleksandar Mitrović was handed an eight-game ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh in the…
Continue Reading Poland scraps fencing event because of Russian participation
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A fencing World Cup event in Poland has been canceled because the sport’s governing body decided last month to let Russians…
Continue Reading Real Madrid earns most UEFA prize money with $146M in 2022
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Champions League winner Real Madrid earned the most prize money from a European club competition…
Continue Reading Lukaku representative requests action after racist incident
MILAN (AP) — Romelu Lukaku’s management company has reacted with outrage after the Inter Milan forward was shown a second yellow card and then…
Continue Reading Caitlin Clark defends Angel Reese, says she shouldn’t be ‘criticized’ for gesture directed toward her
By Ben Morse, CNN Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has said LSU’s Angel Reese shouldn’t be “criticized” for the gesture she…
Continue Reading Panthers grab slim edge in very wild East wild-card race
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Lyon’s goaltending resume is no joke. He owns no fewer than seven records at Yale,…
Continue Reading Scheffler looks primed for rare Masters double
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — There are plenty of perks that come from being the reigning Masters champion. You have a year…
Continue Reading UEFA president urges tougher action on abuse of players
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says soccer bodies and clubs should do more to tackle racist abuse of players. He says…
Continue Reading Premier League condemns ‘tragedy chanting’ by Chelsea fans
LONDON (AP) — The Premier League has criticized a section of Chelsea fans for their “tragedy chanting” during the 0-0 draw against Liverpool at…
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