Rangers place LHP Brett Martin on COVID-19 list
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed reliever Brett Martin on the COVID-19 list before the first game of a…
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Tiger Woods says his leg not ready and he won’t play US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods has pulled out of the U.S. Open and says his body “needs more time to get stronger for major…
Continue ReadingUS Open to accept Mickelson and all eligible players
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other players competing in the Saudi-funded rival golf league are free to play the…
Continue ReadingLiberty battling injuries, COVID-19, look to get on roll
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are a work in progress. When coach Sandy Brondello took over the team…
Continue ReadingAvalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Colorado Avalanche didn’t need to be fully healthy to sweep the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference…
Continue ReadingDerby winner Rich Strike morning line 3rd choice in Belmont
NEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is the third betting choice on the morning line for the Belmont Stakes. Rich Strike opened at 7-2…
Continue ReadingColumn: Saudi money could put college stars in tough spot
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series has a few big names and aging champions. The…
Continue ReadingRomelu Lukaku ruled out of Belgium’s next 2 games
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss the national team’s next two Nations League matches because of the ankle injury he…
Continue ReadingCanada a final pre-Open test as Saudi-backed series starts
By The Associated Press The Canadian Open on the PGA Tour goes up against the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational outside London. It should be a busy…
Continue ReadingAndy Murray beats O’Connell in Stuttgart opener
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has defeated Australian qualifier Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 6-3 in the first…
Continue ReadingGolfers put aside ‘reprehensible’ Saudi moves to join series
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — The stars of the new Saudi-funded golf league tried to fend off concerns on Tuesday about…
Continue ReadingBills promote Brian Gaine to take over as assistant GM
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have promoted Brian Gaine as assistant general manager, part of a series of moves to fill offseason…
Continue ReadingCanadians hire Poulin as player development consultant
MONTREAL (AP) — Hockey great Marie-Philip Poulin has joined the Montreal Canadiens’ front office as a player development consultant. The role…
Continue ReadingInoue stops Donaire in 2nd rd, unifies 3 bantamweight belts
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese star Naoya Inoue stopped Nonito Donaire midway through the second round Tuesday night. He won their rematch and…
Continue ReadingSchalke appoints Frank Kramer as coach for Bundesliga return
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Schalke has appointed Frank Kramer as coach to help ensure the team’s survival in the Bundesliga after one…
Continue ReadingDustin Johnson quits PGA membership to play in Saudi league
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says he has resigned his PGA Tour membership to…
Continue ReadingFigure skating minimum age rises to 17 before 2026 Olympics
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian…
Continue ReadingGlasgow to host Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation has selected Glasgow, Scotland to host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on indoor hard courts in…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Twins host Yankees, Angels’ skid hits 12
By The Associated Press The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry’s teammates admire his humility as a superstar
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry exhibits a humility in how he goes about his daily business that his…
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