49ers re-sign CB Jason Verrett to 1-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back oft-injured cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. Verrett played only…
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Finland and Sweden banning KHL players from national teams
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland and Sweden will ban from their national ice hockey teams any of their players who appear in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey…
Continue ReadingBayern Munich to face Manchester City at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Lambeau Field will host a soccer match for the first time in its storied history July 23 when Bayern Munich and Manchester…
Continue ReadingRaiders’ Hobbs resolves misdemeanor speeding case in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs has resolved a misdemeanor speeding case, with his attorney entering a no-contest plea on…
Continue ReadingHuskers’ Frost to sit out 5 days in ’22 season for violation
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Scott Frost will not be allowed to perform his coaching duties for five consecutive days this football…
Continue ReadingAlabama cornerback Eli Ricks arrested in Mississippi
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks was arrested in Mississippi on charges of speeding, not having insurance and a first offense…
Continue ReadingMets cut slumping Canó with almost $45 million left on deal
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Canó has been cut by the New York Mets with nearly $45 million remaining on his…
Continue ReadingFlores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for an NFL coach who sued the league over alleged racist hiring practices has told a…
Continue ReadingIn return to clay, Murray celebrates Madrid win over Thiem
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Andy Murray has made a good start in his return to clay by defeating Dominic Thiem in straight sets…
Continue ReadingUEFA removes more Russian soccer teams from its competitions
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA has kicked out Russian soccer teams from the Women’s European Championship, the next men’s…
Continue ReadingBrewers designate Ureña for assignment, activate Urías
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have designated right-handed pitcher José Ureña for assignment and activated infielder Luis Urías from…
Continue ReadingJMU cancels rest of softball season after player’s suicide
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season as the school tries to cope with the suicide of one of its…
Continue ReadingTexas guard Jones, who fought leukemia, to enter NBA draft
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas guard Andrew Jones, whose college basketball career was interrupted for nearly two years by leukemia, has announced he…
Continue ReadingFreiburg vetoes joint merchandise with Leipzig at cup final
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — There will be no official half-and-half scarves at the German Cup final this year. Cup finalist…
Continue ReadingCzech Republic coach Šilhavý gets contract extension
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Šilhavý has been given a contract extension despite the team’s failure to reach the World Cup in…
Continue ReadingThiago the onfield brain behind Liverpool’s quadruple charge
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Thiago Alcantara is establishing himself as a vital part of Liverpool’s bid for a historic quadruple and has…
Continue ReadingVillarreal’s European hopes hanging on win over Liverpool
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The small Spanish city of Villarreal could be facing its last Champions League night in a while if…
Continue ReadingFIFA punishes Senegal for fan disorder, lasers at Salah
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has fined Senegal’s soccer federation $180,000 for fan disorder at a World Cup playoff against Egypt. Fans with laser pointers…
Continue ReadingBayern Munich facing scrutiny for players’ Ibiza party trip
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich players are facing criticism and scrutiny for taking a short holiday in Ibiza after…
Continue ReadingGreyhound racing nearing its end in the US after long slide
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Vera Rasnake laughed as she led a trio of barking, jostling dogs into the Iowa Greyhound…
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