Cilic’s 33 aces put him in 1st French Open semi at age 33
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Marin Cilic has reached his first French Open semifinal at age 33 with the help of 33 aces. The…
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US Open’s $10M purse offers hope for gender pay equality
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — Dottie Pepper recalls being paired with Meg Mallon for the final round of the 1991 U.S.…
Continue ReadingMan City’s Benjamin Mendy charged with eighth count of rape
CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy will stand trial on eight counts of rape after being charged with a further offense.…
Continue ReadingTop-seeded Vols go into NCAA Tourney with fireball reliever
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer Tommy John surgery to fix a ligament inside the elbow has become almost a routine procedure for pitchers.…
Continue ReadingMarlins’ Wendle back to IL; Anderson also sidelined
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle has been placed on the 10-day injured list, marking the third…
Continue ReadingSteelers’ Tuitt retires: ‘Called to move beyond the sport’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stephon Tuitt’s NFL career is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman has retired from the NFL at age 29. Tuitt said…
Continue ReadingIllot sidelined with broken hand; Ferruci to drive Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Callum Illot will miss the Detroit Grand Prix because of a broken hand suffered in a crash during the Indianapolis 500. Juncos…
Continue ReadingMan ID’d after death looking for Frisbees in alligator lake
LARGO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities on Wednesday identified a man who died after investigators believe he waded into a lake inhabited by alligators to…
Continue ReadingKentucky Derby winner Rich Strike arrives at Belmont Park
NEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike has arrived at Belmont Park for the final jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. The…
Continue ReadingVikings sign former Dolphins, Chiefs receiver Albert Wilson
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed eight-year veteran wide receiver Albert Wilson. He provides an experienced option for more…
Continue ReadingNBA Finals preview: Breaking down Celtics-Warriors matchup
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NBA Finals start Thursday night. Golden State is seeking a fourth championship in…
Continue ReadingBoston College hires Blake James as athletic director
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired former Miami athletic director Blake James to succeed Patrick Kraft as the Eagles AD. James held the job in…
Continue ReadingTrial of Fox executives in FIFA case reset for Jan. 12
NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of two former 21st Century Fox Inc. executives and a sports marketing company on charges related to a U.S government…
Continue ReadingHouse Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell…
Continue ReadingMarquette’s Justin Lewis staying in NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Justin Lewis has decided to remain in the NBA draft rather than return to Marquette for the 2022-23 season. The 6-foot-7 forward…
Continue ReadingDe Bruyne bidding to win England’s player award for 3rd time
LONDON (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is in contention to win English football’s Player of the Year award for the third…
Continue ReadingEx-Bears DT Akiem Hicks signs a 1-year deal with the Bucs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 32-year-old Hicks is…
Continue ReadingCanadiens sign head coach St. Louis to 3-year extension
MONTREAL (AP) — Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis has officially became the 32nd head coach in Montreal Canadiens’ history. He signed a three-year…
Continue ReadingSwiatek win streak to 33 in Paris; reminds Pegula of Barty
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Top-seeded Iga Swiatek has moved into the French Open semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over…
Continue ReadingAndretti pulls Kirkwood back for 2023 as Rossi replacement
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer IndyCar rookie Kyle Kirkwood will replace Alexander Rossi next season at Andretti Autosport. Kirkwood was…
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