Defending champ Finland routs Hungary, Germany beats Austria at ice hockey worlds
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Defending champion Finland has produced a five-goal final period to rout newcomer Hungary 7-1 at the ice hockey world…
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Juventus in more legal trouble from probe into player salaries
ROME (AP) — Juventus is in more legal trouble after the Italian soccer federation charged the club and seven former team directors with alleged…
Continue ReadingFormer All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez back in major leagues with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Former All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez is back in the major leagues, this time with the New York Mets. Sánchez’s contract was…
Continue ReadingJim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena. Whether on the field, as a Hollywood film hero…
Continue Reading‘One of us’: Club pro Michael Block scores one for working man at PGA Championship
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — PGA club professional Michael Block is making noise at the PGA Championship. The 46-year-old…
Continue ReadingGanassi, Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson in contract stalemate
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson’s life changed dramatically when he won last year’s…
Continue ReadingChargers add depth to defensive line with signing of Nick Williams
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed Nick Williams on Friday, which adds some depth to their defensive line. Williams played…
Continue ReadingMillions ditched cars for bikes during the pandemic. These cities want the habit to stick
By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press MONTREAL (AP) — In the agonies of the virus that upended most of the world, millions of people from Bogota to…
Continue ReadingBobby Rahal wants son Graham with IndyCar team next year and beyond
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Graham Rahal said this week that “anything is on the table” when it comes to his future,…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s Kalinina dedicates win to homeland after beating a Russian to reach Rome final
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina has beaten Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 at the Italian…
Continue ReadingKyle Dubas out as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs after 5 seasons
TORONTO (AP) — Brendan Shanahan started the week wanting to keep Kyle Dubas in the fold. A stunning, roller-coaster five days culminated with the…
Continue ReadingAfter 27 years, NASCAR returns to once-abandoned North Wilkesboro Speedway for All-Star race
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — After 27 years, NASCAR is returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the All-Star race…
Continue ReadingRubio wins much-altered 13th stage, Thomas stays in Giro lead
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Einer Rubio has won a shortened 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia for his first victory in a Grand Tour. Geraint…
Continue Reading‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since…
Continue ReadingNHL Players’ Association promotes Ron Hainsey to assistant executive director
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL Players’ Association has promoted Ron Hainsey to assistant executive director. The retired defenseman joined the union…
Continue ReadingSteelers sign backup QB Mitch Trubisky to new 3-year deal, fortifying position behind Kenny Pickett
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky to a three-year contract. Trubisky was about to enter the…
Continue ReadingBob Baffert is back at the Preakness, his first Triple Crown race in 2 years
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert is back at the Preakness for his first Triple Crown race in two years. National…
Continue ReadingItalian teams bidding for clean sweep of European trophies
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Italian teams are bidding to achieve what they have only done once before: winning all three of…
Continue ReadingDortmund midfielder Bellingham sidelined with knee pain ahead of key game
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham is likely to miss a crucial game in Borussia Dortmund’s challenge for the German title after knee pain…
Continue ReadingBritish climber scales Everest for 17th time, the most by a non-Sherpa guide
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A British mountain guide returned to Nepal’s capital on Friday after scaling…
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