Mexican-based group buys Spanish club Sporting Gijón
MADRID (AP) — Mexican-based holding company Orlegi has acquired a majority stake of second-division Spanish club Sporting Gijón. The Mexican group…
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Hamilton says “archaic mindsets” about color must change
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer PARIS (AP) — Formula One great Lewis Hamilton says “archaic mindsets” have to change after retired…
Continue Reading2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini out with COVID-19
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini has pulled out of the grass-court Grand…
Continue ReadingSwiss sprinter Alex Wilson banned 4 years for steroid use
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss sprinter Alex Wilson has been banned for four years after an anti-doping tribunal judged he intentionally used an…
Continue ReadingVatican runner to compete in half marathon at Med Games
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The daughter of a Vatican employee will represent “the pope’s team” by competing in the half marathon at the…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Twins in Cleveland for 2, brawl bans announced
By The Associated Press Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is serving his final days with Minnesota before leaving for the same job with LSU. His…
Continue ReadingAP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Watson
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL insisted on an indefinite suspension while Deshaun Watson’s legal team argued there’s no basis for…
Continue ReadingWells, Rutschman help Orioles dominate Mariners 9-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched five nearly perfect innings, Adley Rutschman drove one of Baltimore’s five home runs and the Orioles three-hit…
Continue ReadingAfter suspensions, Angels rally for 4-3 win over White Sox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game…
Continue ReadingPlum, Wilson combine for 54 points in Aces’ win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 29 points, A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los…
Continue ReadingTaurasi makes seven 3-pointers, Phoenix beats Indiana 83-71
PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 27 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 17 points and the Phoenix Mercury…
Continue ReadingKuhl tosses 3-hit shutout, Rockies beat Dodgers 4-0 at Coors
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched a three-hitter for his first career shutout and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los…
Continue ReadingGarver, Calhoun power Rangers to 10-4 win over Royals
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mitch Garver and Kole Calhoun each had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, leading the Texas…
Continue ReadingBest-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A’s 9-5 on late rally
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees took advantage of two catcher’s interference calls, a hit batter and a walk to…
Continue ReadingAliyah Boston wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete
LOS ANGELES (AP) — South Carolina basketball player Aliyah Boston has been honored with the Honda Cup, which is presented annually to the top…
Continue ReadingTwo Yepez HRs, Goldschmidt 4 for 4, Cards top Marlins 9-0
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Juan Yepez had his first career multi-homer game and Adam Wainwright pitched seven scoreless…
Continue ReadingAP sources: Wall to be bought out, intends to join Clippers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer John Wall and the Houston Rockets have agreed that his contract will be bought out, a move that will free him to…
Continue ReadingToronto beats Boston 7-2; Red Sox win streak ends at 7 games
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Kevin Gausman matched a season high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.…
Continue ReadingSánchez, Gray power Twins past Guardians in series opener
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Gary Sánchez had four RBIs and Sonny Gray pitched seven superb innings to help the Minnesota…
Continue ReadingFranco’s 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning, and the Washington…
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