Tennis player Mikael Ymer disqualified for outburst during match in Lyon
LYON, France (AP) — Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer has been disqualified after slamming his racket into the umpire’s chair during a match at…
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ACC backs plan to offer increased payouts to schools for postseason success
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference is moving forward allowing schools to earn more money generated from their own…
Continue ReadingLamar Jackson at voluntary practice for Ravens after skipping last year’s
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson practiced with the Baltimore Ravens during their voluntary session. Jackson…
Continue ReadingFlorida’s Bill Zito among finalists for NHL’s GM of the year award
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Paul Maurice can’t say enough about the job Bill Zito has done this…
Continue ReadingF1 drivers face new speed limits in double yellow flag zones to improve safety
MONACO (AP) — Formula One’s governing body says drivers will be bound by stricter speed limits while driving behind safety cars in double…
Continue ReadingStill down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to Boston
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics finally found cohesion between their defense and offense in their Game 4 win,…
Continue ReadingJudge denies bond for ex-Alabama basketball player Darius Miles on capital murder charge
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, who is facing a capital murder charge related to…
Continue ReadingJayhawks’ Kevin McCullar Jr returning for last season of eligibility
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Kevin McCullar Jr. said Wednesday that he will return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely…
Continue ReadingNew Packers safety Jonathan Owens ready to compete after returning from wedding
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Owens is showing he can tackle major life changes as adroitly as he brings down…
Continue ReadingNCAA survey shows 58% of 18- to 22-year-olds are wagering; athlete-only study is set for fall
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer More than half of the respondents to an NCAA-commissioned survey of 18- to 22-year-olds acknowledged placing sports…
Continue ReadingA’s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a preliminary…
Continue ReadingVeteran defender Jordi Alba leaving Barcelona this summer
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain left-back Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona this summer after 11 years with the Catalan club. The 34-year-old Alba and…
Continue ReadingAfter years of struggling, AJ Foyt Racing has cars to contend in Indianapolis 500
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A.J. Foyt Racing is one of the underdogs of Gasoline Alley. It has been turning heads in the…
Continue ReadingDainese wins 17th stage as Thomas keeps Giro d’Italia lead
CAORLE, Italy (AP) — Local rider Alberto Dainese won the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia in a mass sprint that was decided in a photo finish…
Continue ReadingA.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife’s death
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer WALLER, Texas (AP) — A.J. Foyt has defied death more times than anyone count. From killer bees and capsized…
Continue ReadingAlex Bowman cleared to return to NASCAR competition at Charlotte
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Alex Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway…
Continue ReadingA.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife’s death
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer WALLER, Texas (AP) — A.J. Foyt was 15 when a boat that he and two friends were riding in capsized in a storm.…
Continue ReadingIndianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600, Formula One Grand Prix highlight jam-packed Memorial Day weekend
Auto racing’s biggest weekend looms with the 107th Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 in NASCAR and Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix. Alex…
Continue ReadingDortmund signs defender Mats Hummels to 1-year contract extension
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German league leader Borussia Dortmund has signed defender Mats Hummels to a one-year contract extension ahead of a game…
Continue ReadingNuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — It took 3,787 regular-season games and 29 trips to the playoffs, countless ripoffs of rainbow…
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