Olympic luge champion Johannes Ludwig of Germany retires
OBERHOF, Germany (AP) — Olympic champion Johannes Ludwig had the best luge season of his life, then decided that would be the perfect way to end…
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Canada prime minister critical of Iran match in Vancouver
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland (AP) — Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says next month’s soccer exhibition between his nation and Iran is…
Continue ReadingMedvedev loses to Gasquet in Geneva in return from injury
GENEVA (AP) — Second-ranked Daniil Medvedev has lost his comeback match at the Geneva Open after a six-week injury layoff. Medvedev was beaten 6-2,…
Continue ReadingMcIlroy chasing elusive 5th major title at PGA 8 years later
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy was 25 years old when he hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy over his head and looked…
Continue ReadingFire’s Shaquiri becomes MLS’s highest-paid at nearly $8.2M
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri is Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player, jumping…
Continue ReadingLynx win first game of season after 0-4 start
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer This definitely wasn’t the start that the Minnesota Lynx envisioned to their season — the final of…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup schedule adds Alpine ski races at 2 more US sites
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The World Cup circuit will be making two more ski racing stops in the United States by adding Alpine events at Palisades…
Continue ReadingUSA Today’s Epstein wins award as emerging NFL writer
By The Associated Press Jori Epstein, who covers the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL for USA Today, has been selected as the 2022 Terez A. Paylor Emerging…
Continue ReadingMaple Leafs say Mitch Marner was victim of a carjacking
TORONTO (AP) — Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of a carjacking in Toronto, the hockey team said Tuesday as city police investigated.…
Continue ReadingMets’ Marte loses grandmother 2 years after wife’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte has been placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother, which came…
Continue ReadingTom Brady featured in upcoming Netflix ‘Greatest’ roast
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Tom Brady will be on the hot seat – this time during a Netflix roast. Netflix announced Tuesday the seven-time Super…
Continue ReadingIn defense and attack, veteran Tavernier key for Rangers
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — It is thanks to one of its fullbacks that Rangers arrives at the Europa League final with…
Continue ReadingBrian Reese rejoins Monmouth coaching staff under King Rice
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Brian Reese is returning to Monmouth University for a second stint as an assistant coach under fellow North Carolina…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina governor signs transgender sports ban bill
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Republican governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban…
Continue ReadingEritrea’s Girmay takes Giro leg in win for African cycling
JESI, Italy (AP) — It’s been a season of firsts for Biniam Girmay and the Eritrean rider has now won a stage in the Giro d’Italia in his first…
Continue ReadingCollege football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Three huge matchups to kick off the college football season, the XFL, a new Australian Open agreement and two new “30…
Continue ReadingOhio principals reject endorsement deals for prep athletes
By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — High school principals in Ohio have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to allow prep athletes…
Continue ReadingPrince William hopes gay players encouraged by Jake Daniels
LONDON (AP) — Prince William says he hopes more soccer players will have the confidence to be open about their sexuality after Jake Daniels became…
Continue ReadingNew rugby laws pour cold water on Erasmus tactics
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Rugby is trialing new laws banning certain officials from acting as on-field water…
Continue ReadingSlonina, viewed as US future keeper, listed on Poland roster
By The Associated Press The Chicago Fire’s Gabriel Slonina was listed on Poland’s 39-man roster announced by coach Czesław Michniewicz ahead of…
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