Track looks to pump up US fan base ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — When international track and field officials wanted to place their world championships in the…
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Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III says he has a form of leukemia. In a statement posted on the Texans’ Twitter…
Continue ReadingChiefs’ Mahomes fine with other QBs earning big(ger) bucks
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes walked onto the practice field at Missouri Western State University on…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz loses Hamburg thriller; 1st tour title for Musetti
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti has needed six match points to upset top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-4 in the final of the…
Continue ReadingArenado, Goldschmidt unvaccinated, won’t make Toronto trip
CINCINNATI (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt won’t travel to Toronto for a short series…
Continue ReadingElliott given Pocono win after Hamlin, Busch disqualified
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — First-place finisher Denny Hamlin was disqualified when his No. 11 Toyota failed inspection,…
Continue ReadingBills OL Saffold out with rib injuries after car accident
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Rodger Saffold will miss the start of training camp after suffering rib injuries in a car…
Continue ReadingHenderson wins Evian for 2nd major title after wild finale
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Brooke Henderson rolled in an 8-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to win the Evian Championship by one stroke after…
Continue ReadingVerstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2nd
LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen has won the French Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crashed out as…
Continue ReadingWiebes wins on Champs-Elysees as women’s Tour returns
PARIS (AP) — Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands has sprinted to victory in the first stage of the women’s Tour de France which returned after a…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Big Papi takes center stage at Hall inductions
By The Associated Press A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ HALL OF A DAY David Ortiz will certainly hear loud chants of…
Continue ReadingFelix comes out of retirement, helps 4×400 relay into final
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Enjoying retired life, Allyson Felix was eating hot wings and sipping on a root beer float in…
Continue ReadingAces beat Sparks 84-66, clinch playoff berth
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum hit four 3-pointers and finished with 29 points and A’ja Wilson scored 28 to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los…
Continue ReadingLodeiro, Morris rally 10-man Sounders over Rapids 2-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Nicolas Lodeiro got the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute when he converted his third penalty kick of the season, helping the Seattle…
Continue ReadingTimbers beat Earthquakes 2-1, extend unbeaten streak to 7
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dairon Asprilla scored in the 71st minute to give Portland a 2-1 victory over the San…
Continue ReadingFerreira’s 12th goal leads Dallas to 1-0 win over Salt Lake
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Jesús Ferreira scored his team-high 12th goal of the season in the 14th minute, leading Dallas to a 1-0 victory that ended Real…
Continue ReadingA’s benefit from Rangers’ defense, win 3-1 for 3rd straight
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Vimael Machin scored on first baseman Nathaniel Lowe’s fielding error to snap a…
Continue ReadingShaqiri has goal and assist in Fire’s 3-1 win over Whitecaps
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Xherdan Shaqiri had a goal and an assist in the Chicago Fire’s 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on…
Continue ReadingPete Rose to appear on field in Philadelphia next month
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pete Rose will make an appearance on the field in Philadelphia next month for the first time since receiving a lifetime ban…
Continue ReadingBale scores first MLS goal, LAFC beats Sporting KC 2-0
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Gareth Bale, a 33-year-old who starred in European soccer, subbed on in the 65th minute and scored his first MLS goal and…
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