Swiatek overcomes fright from Maria to win on Bad Homburg Open debut
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Iga Swiatek has overcame a slow start before powering her way into the second round of the Bad Homburg Open. She beat…
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Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan “Sudsie” Maharaj has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing…
Continue ReadingHawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source says
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have cleared significant salary cap space by agreeing to trade forward John…
Continue ReadingChicago Blackhawks acquire forward Taylor Hall in multiplayer trade with Boston Bruins
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Taylor Hall in a trade with the Boston Bruins. The Blackhawks…
Continue ReadingAndrea Gaudenzi is re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour
LONDON (AP) — Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour. His second term will run through 2026. The ATP…
Continue ReadingBob Bradley fired by Toronto, which promotes Terry Dunfield to interim coach
TORONTO (AP) — Struggling Toronto FC has fired Bob Bradley, who doubled as the Major League Soccer team’s head coach and sporting director.…
Continue ReadingNashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music City on the NASCAR schedule means texts fly to see who’s spending an extra day…
Continue ReadingFrom Yankees caps to unbuttoned jerseys, MLB is hoping fashion fuels interest in France
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Major League Baseball wants to grow in Europe and is looking for ways to connect with the local fans.…
Continue ReadingWimbledon champ Rybakina withdraws from Eastbourne citing viral illness
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the Eastbourne International citing a virus illness. Its just a…
Continue ReadingTimberwolves, Naz Reid beat free agency by agreeing to 3-year, $42 million deal
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have kept center Naz Reid off the market by agreeing to terms on a…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz replaces Djokovic at No. 1 ahead of Wimbledon. Swiatek stays atop the WTA
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Carlos Alcaraz has replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings. That change means the 20-year-old…
Continue ReadingOrioles promote another top prospect, adding infielder Jordan Westburg
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have called up another of their top prospects. They selected the contract…
Continue ReadingItaly coach explains why she left longtime captain Sara Gama off Women’s World Cup team
ROME (AP) — Italy coach Milena Bertolini says longtime captain Sara Gama was left off the squad for the Women’s World Cup purely “for…
Continue ReadingAlabama point guard Jahvon Quinerly announces plans to transfer from turmoil-filled program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama point guard Jahvon Quinerly is planning to transfer for his final season. Quinerly announced his plans to leave the…
Continue ReadingIn a forward-heavy NHL draft class, teams looking for defensemen have options topped by Reinbacher
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer In an NHL draft class dominated by skilled forwards, and led by Connor Bedard, questions arise over who and when the…
Continue ReadingWhere to pick Matvei Michkov and other Russian players is a top question at the NHL draft
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Matvei Michkov is probably the best hockey prospect out of Russia in nearly a decade. He might be the best since…
Continue ReadingLuka Modric to stay with Real Madrid for another season in the Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has extended Luka Modric’s contract for another season. The 37-year-old Croatian will stay with the club at least until…
Continue ReadingFIFA signs gambling sponsor in New Zealand for Women’s World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has its first gambling sponsor for the Women’s World Cup. It announced a deal Monday with the New Zealand state monopoly…
Continue ReadingAustralia dismisses England before lunch to take lead in women’s Ashes series
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — England’s five remaining wickets fell on the final morning of the one-off women’s Ashes test and Australia seized…
Continue ReadingCraig Brown, Scotland’s longest serving national team coach, dies at 82
ABERDEEN, Scotland (AP) — Former Scotland coach Craig Brown has died. He was 82. Brown’s death was announced by Aberdeen. He was a former…
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