Top swimmers missing world championships as they deal with mental, physical issues
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the biggest swim meet of the year. Simone Manuel didn’t even try. Adam…
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Lionel Messi scores a sensational game-winning goal on a free kick in his Inter Miami debut
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Some people paid hundreds of dollars to be able to say they were in the stadium for…
Continue ReadingVeteran edge rusher Dawuane Smoot re-signs with the Jaguars on a 1-year, $2.25M deal
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Veteran edge rusher Dawuane Smoot signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars that includes $2.25 million…
Continue ReadingFrench police investigate violent home robbery of PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma
PARIS (AP) — French police are investigating a violent armed robbery that targeted Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at his home.…
Continue ReadingEnvironmental activists briefly disrupt British Open by dumping orange powder beside 17th green
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Environmental activists have briefly interrupted play at the British Open by throwing an…
Continue ReadingBairstow and Wood push England closer to Ashes-leveling victory
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England has grabbed four Australia wickets to press closer to an Ashes-series leveling victory on day three of the…
Continue ReadingOwn goal, Spanish attack, takes away Costa Rican focus in loss at Women’s World Cup
By JOE LISTER Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — They were outscored 3-0. They were outshot 12-1. And for a nightmarish first half,…
Continue ReadingSome top US sports leagues have specific anti-hazing policies, others do not
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer The biggest professional sports leagues in the United States have dealt with hazing issues over the past decade.…
Continue ReadingAmerican freestyler Katie Ledecky faces youth as the world championships open in Japan
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — American freestyler Katie Ledecky has almost never gone home with anything other than a gold…
Continue ReadingReal Sociedad midfielder David Silva injures left knee
MADRID (AP) — Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva has injured his left knee. The San Sebastian-based club said late Thursday that Silva sustained…
Continue ReadingWith 3-0 win in wintry Wellington, Spain sets the standard at Women’s World Cup
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — With three goals in four minutes in the middle of a lopsided first half, Spain…
Continue ReadingRapinoe’s farewell begins with the U.S. team’s opening Women’s World Cup match against Vietnam
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Megan Rapinoe’s final run on the global stage begins Saturday when the United…
Continue ReadingConfident US enters Women’s World Cup against underdog Vietnam as quest for 3rd title begins
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The United States begins its journey to a record third consecutive Women’s…
Continue ReadingEngland captain Millie Bright given all-clear to start Lionesses’ Women’s World Cup bid
By TAFT GANTT Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — England captain Millie Bright has been cleared to start the Lionesses’ Women’s World…
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Nnadozie denies Canada’s prolific scorer Sinclair in a 0-0 draw at the Women’s World Cup
By SAVANNAH HERNANDEZ AND CASSIDY HETTESHEIMER Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A diving one-handed save from 22-year-old goalkeeper…
Continue ReadingLive updates | Fleetwood gets into final group 5 shots back at British Open
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood has battled for one last par for a 71 at the British Open. He’s still five shots behind leader Brian…
Continue Reading2 men killed in New Zealand shooting were co-workers of gunman, who had violent past
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police say the two men gunned down at a New Zealand construction site had worked…
Continue ReadingSwitzerland beats Philippines 2-0 in its Women’s World Cup opener
By ELLEN McINTYRE Associated Press DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — Ramona Bachmann drilled the ball into the left side of the net on a penalty kick…
Continue ReadingOdds stacked against Vietnam in Women’s World Cup in opening match against United States
By ZACH ALLEN Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Huynh Nhu started playing soccer with a coconut-like fruit for a ball. On Saturday, she…
Continue ReadingTroubled Zambia looking to shake up Women’s World Cup in debut
By LUKE VARGAS Associated Press HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Zambia’s coach is under investigation for sexual assault, its star player got banned…
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