Ancelotti fine with Madrid not seen as favorite against City
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t seem bothered by hearing that Real Madrid isn’t the favorite…
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Bones Hyland latest rookie to sparkle, keeps Nuggets alive
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets rookie point guard Bones Hyland is the latest young player to embrace the spotlight…
Continue ReadingWide receivers more likely than before to deliver as rookies
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The emergence of former LSU teammates Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase casts doubt on the conventional wisdom…
Continue ReadingBenfica ends 60-year European wait with Youth League title
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Benfica is a European champion again 60 years and 11 losing finals after the storied Portuguese soccer club’s last title…
Continue ReadingJury selected for civil trial over lacrosse player’s death
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A jury has been selected in the civil trial of a man who was convicted of…
Continue ReadingGrizzlies coach Jenkins fined $15K for criticizing refs
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins insists he’s paying his own $15,000 fine for publicly…
Continue ReadingTrial starts 8 years after South Africa soccer star killed
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Testimony has begun in the trial of five men charged with murder in the shooting…
Continue ReadingMock Draft: Look to the trenches at beginning of selections
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Our head is still spinning from all the draft movement over the past five weeks. There…
Continue ReadingGoalie has Predators on verge of 8th straight playoff berth
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is having a strong season, taking over full…
Continue ReadingSteelers re-sign safety Terrell Edmunds to 1-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back safety Terrell Edmunds on a one-year deal. The deal will pay Edmunds $2.5 million.…
Continue ReadingMcDavid’s drive to be NHL’s best player starts off the ice
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid is on pace to be the NHL’s top scorer for the fourth time in seven…
Continue ReadingHearing postponed for 2 NFL players, 2 others in Vegas case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge has postponed until Aug. 1 a hearing in a felony assault case involving two NFL players and two other men accused of…
Continue ReadingHarper Jr. wins Haggerty Award from Met Writers
NEW YORK (AP) — Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. was honored with the Lt. Frank J. Haggerty Award given annually to the New York City area’s Division…
Continue ReadingMiddle-class clubs try to prevent Champions League ‘monster’
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer The fear is UEFA is creating a “monster” with changes to the Champions League that will make the elite even…
Continue ReadingInvestigation after banned swimmer Rylov competes in Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Swimming’s world governing body FINA is investigating after Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov competed at the national…
Continue ReadingCarlos Alcaraz youngest into ATP top 10 since Nadal in 2005
LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has moved up to No. 9 in the ATP rankings at age 18. He is the youngest man to break into the top 10 since Rafael…
Continue ReadingTennessee governor signs transgender athlete penalty bill
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh…
Continue ReadingBarcelona’s American defender Dest out with hamstring injury
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s American defender Sergiño Dest has been sidelined because of a hamstring injury. Dest injured his right…
Continue ReadingDominant Bayern Munich looking for worthy Bundesliga rivals
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s indisputable dominance in Germany has renewed questions about the Bundesliga’s…
Continue ReadingDeion Sanders highlights HBCU prospects ahead of NFL draft
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Deion Sanders did his part to make sure NFL teams don’t overlook players from historically Black colleges in…
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