NBA’s Biyombo brings Congo to the pope after trip canceled
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis may have canceled his planned trip to Congo because of his bad knee, but he’s had a visit from one of…
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Hungary’s Milák sets world record in men’s 200 butterfly
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s Kristóf Milák has set a world record in the men’s 200 butterfly at the swimming world championships. The…
Continue ReadingSuns hire first woman of color to NBA assistant GM job
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have hired Morgan Cato as an assistant general manager and vice president of basketball operations. She becomes the…
Continue ReadingAces and Sky clinch spots in Commissioner’s Cup title game
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Las Vegas and Chicago will meet in the second annual Commissioner’s Cup championship game next month. The…
Continue ReadingNew American owner at Lyon aims to spend and chase down PSG
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer American investor John Textor has become the main shareholder of French soccer club Lyon and he immediately…
Continue ReadingUsyk, Joshua share intense faceoff, ready for rematch
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua have gone head-to-head for the first time since their rematch for the world…
Continue ReadingDeshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension
By JUAN A. LOZANO and ROB MAADDI Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s decision to settle 20 of 24 civil…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Tévez signs coaching deal with Rosario Central
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Carlos Tévez has been hired as coach of top-tier Argentine club Rosario Central. He announced his retirement as a player…
Continue ReadingIn Pittsburgh, Pirates’ overhaul gains momentum by the day
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Highly touted Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz is leading the charge of young players that…
Continue ReadingDefending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Two-time world champion Caeleb Dressel is not defending his title in the men’s 100…
Continue ReadingEto’o given suspended prison sentence for tax fraud in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Former Cameroon forward Samuel Eto’o has been given a suspended prison sentence in Spain for tax fraud during the time he played…
Continue ReadingFerrer appointed tournament director of the Davis Cup Finals
LONDON (AP) — Retired player David Ferrer has been appointed tournament director of the Davis Cup Finals. The 40-year-old Ferrer is a three-time…
Continue ReadingSibling rivalry fuels rise of Overton twins to England ranks
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Craig Overton vividly remembers those childhood summers with twin brother Jamie, spending entire days at the local…
Continue ReadingAnother women’s major on a major course at Congressional
By The Associated Press Two majors are on the golf calendar this week with the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the U.S. Senior Open. The PGA…
Continue ReadingAP source: Koepka the latest to join Saudi-backed LIV series
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — The Associated Press has learned Brooks Koepka is the latest PGA Tour player to sign on with…
Continue ReadingAtlanta United signs two players from Mexico’s Liga MX
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has landed two players from Mexico’s Liga MX to bolster positions affected by injuries. The team announced the…
Continue ReadingUS to play Japan, Saudi Arabia in last World Cup warmups
CHICAGO (AP) — The United States will play Japan and Saudia Arabia in its last two World Cup warmups. The 15th-ranked Americans will play No. 23…
Continue ReadingDjokovic, Nadal top 2 seeds at Wimbledon; Williams unseeded
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will be on opposite sides of the draw this time. The seedings for Wimbledon have been…
Continue ReadingLauren Jackson set to return for Australia’s Opals at age 41
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson is set to rejoin the national team at the age of 41 in a bid for another…
Continue ReadingFIFA extends Ukrainian club contract rules for next season
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has extended emergency contract rules for players and coaches with Ukrainian soccer clubs to…
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