Hillier leads BMW International Open and an ex-college player shines on tour debut
MUNICH (AP) — Daniel Hillier has a one-shot lead after the second round of the BMW International Open. He’s ahead of a player making his…
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Cardinals and Cubs balance fun and business ahead of weekend London series
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross says players do better “when they’re having fun.” There was…
Continue ReadingErik Haula passes up free agency to remain with Devils by signing 3-year, $9.45 million contract
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Veteran forward Erik Haula passed up a chance to enter free agency next month to remain in New Jersey after signing a…
Continue ReadingKeegan Bradley and Denny McCarthy share the Travelers lead at tournament-record 15 under
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Keegan Bradley and Denny McCarthy shared the Travelers Championship lead Friday at a…
Continue ReadingPatrick Marleau is re-joining the San Jose Sharks, this time as a developmental coach
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Marleau is returning to the San Jose Sharks to open his post-playing career — this time in a developmental role.…
Continue ReadingOrcas disrupt boat race near Spain in latest display of dangerous, puzzling behavior
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer A pod of killer whales bumped one of the boats in an endurance sailing race as it approached the Strait of Gibraltar,…
Continue ReadingSpurs, Wembanyama scheduled for prime time on Day 1 of the Summer League in Vegas
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio and No. 2 pick Brandon Miller of…
Continue ReadingFIFA delays campaign and vote to pick men’s 2030 World Cup hosts; women’s 2027 vote set for Bangkok
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s search for men’s 2030 World Cup hosts has been postponed. That is due to delays…
Continue ReadingQuarterfinals washed out at women’s tennis Berlin Open by heavy rain
BERLIN (AP) — All four quarterfinals at the Berlin Open have been postponed because heavy rain washed out the entire Friday schedule. The day’s…
Continue ReadingBrewers reliever Matt Bush returns from the injured list after missing two months
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have activated reliever Matt Bush after he missed two months with an injury to his right rotator cuff. The…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz puts down Dimitrov and joins Rune in the Queen’s Club semifinals
LONDON (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first ATP semifinals on grass after defeating former champion Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 at…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills reward success of GM Beane and coach McDermott with 2-year contract extensions
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills locked up their brain trust tandem of general manager Brandon Beane and…
Continue ReadingKrejcikova and Ostapenko advance to Birmingham Classic semifinals
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova has cruised into the Birmingham Classic semifinals while No. 2-seeded Jelena Ostapenko had…
Continue ReadingLuis Arraez is chasing .400 as the surging Marlins continue their hot start
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins is putting together one of the greatest stretches of pure hitting…
Continue ReadingManfred says big Oakland turnout doesn’t change ‘decade worth of inaction’
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says that one big turnout by Oakland Athletics fans doesn’t…
Continue ReadingNFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer NFL owners are set to meet July 20 to consider and potentially vote to approve the sale of the Washington…
Continue ReadingBrazil coach says Marta could start Women’s World Cup on the bench
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — Brazil striker Marta could start the Women’s World Cup on the bench while she…
Continue ReadingUnited States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will…
Continue ReadingNBA 2024 potential lottery prospects will once again take multiple paths to the league
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer This year’s draft class showed there are several ways to get to the NBA with top picks from Europe, the G…
Continue ReadingEngland adds teenage spinner Rehan Ahmed to its squad for 2nd Ashes test
LONDON (AP) — England has added 18-year-old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed to its squad for the second Ashes test with concerns lingering about Moeen…
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