American forward Nicholas Gioacchini joins Orlando in MLS
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forward Nicholas Gioacchini was acquired by Major League Soccer’s Orlando from Caen in France’s second tier. The…
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Chicago wins 5th straight to clinch WNBA playoff spot
CHICAGO (AP) — Allie Quigley scored 18 points, Emma Meesseman had 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm…
Continue ReadingTexas A&M’s Smith arrested on DWI, weapons, pot charges
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith has been arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a…
Continue ReadingLove at 1st flight: Indian javelin thrower inspiring nation
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — There was no grand plan that launched Neeraj Chopra on the path to becoming an Olympic champion…
Continue ReadingSerena, Djokovic on US Open entry list – but might not play
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are on the official U.S. Open entry lists but that doesn’t mean they’ll…
Continue ReadingJudge, Yanks on top as baseball returns from All-Star break
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jose Altuve and the…
Continue ReadingFrance right-back Clauss joins Marseille on 3-year deal
MARSEILLE. France (AP) — France international Jonathan Clauss has signed a three-year deal with Marseille. The nine-time French champions said the…
Continue ReadingVenus Williams added as wild card for National Bank Open
TORONTO (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has been given a wild-card entry into the main draw of the National Bank Open next…
Continue ReadingPogacar wins Stage 17, Vingegaard moves closer to Tour title
PEYRAGUDES, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar has claimed a third stage win at this year’s Tour de France as he sprinted away from Jonas Vingegaard…
Continue ReadingGolf Hall of Fame to move back to Pinehurst at new site
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The World Golf Hall of Fame is leaving Florida and returning to North Carolina. It will be part of the USGA’s…
Continue ReadingStenson joins Saudi tour, removed as Ryder Cup captain
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Henrik Stenson is out as Ryder Cup captain for Europe. The European tour says decisions for his personal life go…
Continue ReadingPogacar loses key teammate Majka ahead of Pyrenees TDF stage
SAINT-GAUDENS, France (AP) — Rafal Majka has pulled out of the Tour de France ahead of a tough stage in the Pyrenees. He was expected to provide a…
Continue ReadingDybala’s signing steps up the ambitions for Mourinho’s Roma
ROME (AP) — José Mourinho and Conference League champion Roma are stepping up their ambitions with the signing of former Juventus forward Paulo…
Continue ReadingHertha winger Richter nears return after tumor removed
BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin says winger Marco Richter could be back in training next month after treatment for a testicular tumor. Hertha says the…
Continue ReadingOgwumike scores 35, Sparks hand Fever 10th straight defeat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 35 points and the Los Angeles Sparks pulled away in the second halfand handed the Indiana…
Continue ReadingAll-Stars showcase modern MLB: HRs, strikeouts, shifts
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The All-Star Game showcased what baseball has become — home runs, strikeouts and…
Continue ReadingHayes, Howard power Dream to 92-76 romp over Aces
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tiffany Hayes had a season-high 31 points, Rhyne Howard scored 24 and the Atlanta Dream knocked off the Las Vegas Aces 92-76.…
Continue ReadingStanton, Buxton lead AL over NL in 9th straight All-Star win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered into an especially sweet spot in his Dodger Stadium homecoming at the…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani calls shot — in English — with All-Star hit
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angels star Shohei Ohtani called his shot before leading off the Midsummer Classic at Dodger…
Continue ReadingKiki Rice, Colin Sahlman win national prep athletes of year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Basketball player Kiki Rice and cross country runner Colin Sahlman have been named national prep athletes of the year. Rice, of…
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