John Tortorella hired to revitalize dormant Flyers
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have hired John Tortorella as their coach, hoping the veteran can help…
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Nadal optimistic on Wimbledon after treating pained foot
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says that he will try to play at Wimbledon after receiving new treatment on his painful left foot. The 22-time Grand…
Continue ReadingOlympic filmmaker needed 2 movies to cover Tokyo turmoil
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Kawase had more material than she knew what to do with after being commissioned by the…
Continue ReadingEngland hits ODI world-record 498-4 in win over Netherlands
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands (AP) — England has broken its own record for the highest-ever score in the history of one-day international cricket by…
Continue ReadingLarry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was…
Continue ReadingVince McMahon will step down during WWE misconduct probe
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct…
Continue ReadingAnother midfielder named Vieira heading to Arsenal
LONDON (AP) — There’s going to be another midfielder named Vieira at Arsenal. Fabio Vieira is headed for the English club after Porto reached an…
Continue ReadingBarcelona members approve sale of TV rights, merchandising
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s members have approved a plan to sell portions of the team’s…
Continue ReadingTop-seeded Van Uytvanck advances to Veneto Open semifinals
GAIBA, Italy (AP) — Top-seeded Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium has eased into the semifinals of the Veneto Open with another straight-set victory.…
Continue ReadingVirus cases force leader, teams to leave Tour de Suisse race
GENEVA (AP) — An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has caused chaos at the Tour de Suisse. Overall leader Aleksandr Vlasov is among about 30 riders who…
Continue ReadingNHL brings in sign language interpreter for commissioner
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer DENVER (AP) — The National Hockey League brought in a sign language interpreter for Commissioner Gary…
Continue ReadingNew names — and Rory McIlroy — top US Open leaderboard
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — For one day at least, the U.S. Open was wide open. Five of the top six on the leaderboard…
Continue ReadingMathurin, Griffin, Davis, Sharpe top wings in NBA draft
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Arizona’s Bennedict Mathurin, Duke’s A.J. Griffin, Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis and…
Continue ReadingTitle IX creating opportunities for international athletes
By DANIELLA MATAR and TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writers MILAN (AP) — For Maria Bulanova, it was a matter of surprise — that she could be…
Continue ReadingMike Trout homers, Shohei Ohtani pitches Angels past M’s 4-1
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Trout doesn’t have — or perhaps doesn’t want to share — the reason for why he has…
Continue ReadingAfter good rise, Tatum, Celtics fall flat late in NBA Finals
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer BOSTON (AP) — When Jayson Tatum made consecutive baskets to cap a game-opening Boston blitz, TD Garden was at…
Continue ReadingWarriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on…
Continue ReadingCanha, Plummer help Mets to 5-4 comeback win over Brewers
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Canha hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at…
Continue ReadingThe 16 venues picked to host World Cup matches in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 16 venues hosting soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ARLINGTON, TEXAS…
Continue ReadingDuran hits bases-clearing triple in 9th, Texas beats Tigers
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run triple with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-1…
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