Ex-Alabama QB Barker enters plea in domestic violence case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker has entered what Tennessee prosecutors called a “best…
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Bale says WCup qualification will influence his next move
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale says Wales’ qualification for the World Cup in Qatar will influence the next stage in his career as he weighs…
Continue ReadingDeChambeau joins Saudi golf series; Schwartzel leads in UK
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has become the latest big name to sign on…
Continue ReadingColorado Avalanche ride two goalies into Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Colorado Avalanche are just the fifth team in NHL history to have two goaltenders win five games each during a…
Continue ReadingAndy Murray beats Tsitsipas for 1st top 5 win since 2016
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Andy Murray has claimed his biggest win in more than five years by defeating the top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (4),…
Continue ReadingRaiders agree to 2-year extension with Hunter Renfrow
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders have locked up another key player with a new contract, agreeing to a two-year, $32 million…
Continue ReadingUS OPEN ’22: Facts & figures for golf’s second-oldest major
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The U.S. Open returns to The Country Club outside Boston for the fourth time. The Country Club is most famous for Francis…
Continue ReadingUS OPEN ’22: Capsules of 10 leading players at the U.S. Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Scottie Scheffler won the Masters. His close friend Sam Burns would love nothing better than to join him with a major…
Continue ReadingAAC deal lets UCF, Cincinnati, Houston join Big 12 in ’23
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The American Athletic Conference has reached an agreement with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF that paves…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid, Barcelona to meet in Las Vegas during US tour
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet in an exhibition July 23 in Las Vegas in just the second…
Continue ReadingEcuador keeps World Cup spot as FIFA rejects Chile complaint
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Ecuador has kept its place at the World Cup. A FIFA legal ruling has rejected a complaint by Chile…
Continue ReadingBilly Bingham, former NIreland player and coach, dies at 90
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Former Northern Ireland player and coach Billy Bingham has died at the age of 90. He was a right winger who made…
Continue ReadingRosberg barred from F1 paddock over vaccine status
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Former world champion Nico Rosberg has not been allowed to enter the Formula One paddock this season because he isn’t…
Continue ReadingSamsung executive elected to lead skating governing body
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — A South Korean executive with Olympic sponsor Samsung has been elected president of the International Skating Union. Kim…
Continue ReadingJapan beats Ghana 4-1 in World Cup tune-up for both teams
KOBE, Japan (AP) — Japan has defeated fellow World Cup qualifier Ghana 4-1 in a friendly. Earlier, World Cup team Tunisia defeated Chile 2-0. Both…
Continue ReadingLeclerc fastest in Friday practice for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Charles Leclerc has set the fastest time of the day in second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as he aims to turn…
Continue ReadingPSG continues restructuring by hiring Campos as adviser
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — French champion Paris Saint-Germain continues its restructuring by hiring renowned talent scout…
Continue ReadingHamilton optimistic for Mercedes progress in F1 ‘adversity’
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he’s optimistic Mercedes has made progress toward challenging the Formula One leaders and the…
Continue ReadingItalian club Spezia wins in appeal against FIFA transfer ban
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Italian soccer club Spezia has been cleared to resume player trading by sport’s highest court. The Court of…
Continue ReadingKenya women’s soccer team loses Cup of Nations appeal case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Kenya’s women’s soccer team has failed in a legal bid to get back in the African Cup of Nations that kicks off…
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