Could the A’s really play in Las Vegas’ minor league park? Recent history says yes
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — A major professional team playing in a minor league venue would’ve been unheard of just a few…
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Former Auburn AD Jacobs retiring after nearly 4 decades in college athletics
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Longtime Auburn administrator Jay Jacobs is retiring after nearly four decades in college…
Continue ReadingVan Lith, Fredette, Barry among USA Basketball 3×3 World Cup selections
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — LSU transfer Hailey Van Lith is one of the eight players announced Thursday as members of USA Basketball’s teams…
Continue ReadingSan Diego to receive 30th Major League Soccer franchise
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer A San Diego club will join Major League Soccer in 2025, becoming the league’s 30th team. The expansion team is…
Continue ReadingSwiatek says thigh injury ‘shouldn’t be anything serious’ ahead of French Open
ROME (AP) — The right thigh injury that forced top-ranked Iga Swiatek to retire during her Italian Open quarterfinal “shouldn’t be anything…
Continue ReadingPac-12 to provide more access to players, coaches during football broadcasts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Pac-12 will provide increased access to players and coaches during broadcasts of football games next season, including…
Continue ReadingDevin Haney faces Vasiliy Lomachenko for undisputed lightweight championship
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — This is the fight Devin Haney wanted four years ago. But he was still working his way toward…
Continue ReadingNBA Con, a new fan event, to be added to Summer League in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA is adding a fan event to Summer League. The league unveiled plans Thursday for a three-day event called NBA Con, which…
Continue ReadingDenz claims first Grand Tour stage win, Thomas stays in Giro lead
RIVOLI, Italy (AP) — Nico Denz has won the 12th stage of the Giro d’Italia for his first victory in a Grand Tour. Geraint Thomas kept hold of the…
Continue ReadingHurricanes’ Teravainen, Panthers’ Lomberg return for Game 1 of East final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen and Florida Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg returned from injury for Thursday…
Continue ReadingMedvedev making more progress on clay with Italian Open semifinal appearance
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Daniil Medvedev’s clay-court game keeps improving. First came a run to the French Open quarterfinals…
Continue ReadingHusband of 2-time Olympic champion Justyna Kowalczyk killed in avalanche
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The husband of two-time Olympic champion Justyna Kowalczyk was killed Thursday in an avalanche in the Swiss Alps, the Polish…
Continue ReadingStephanie Beatriz of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ to serve as Indy 500 grand marshal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephanie Beatriz, who starred as Detective Rosa Diaz on the TV show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and voiced Madrigal on the…
Continue ReadingNASCAR 75: Many would welcome a NASCAR return to Rockingham
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time in 27 years to…
Continue ReadingEriksson to leave Chelsea Women after 6 years at English champion
LONDON (AP) — Magdalena Eriksson is leaving Chelsea Women at the end of the season after a six-year spell at the London club she has helped…
Continue ReadingKenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge wins Spain’s 2023 Asturias award for sports
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Kenyan marathon specialist Eliud Kipchoge has won the Princess of Asturias Award for sports for…
Continue ReadingMan City delivers masterpiece against Real Madrid that was 7 years in the making
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Manchester City delivered a masterpiece nearly seven years in the making in a destruction of Real Madrid that…
Continue ReadingPGA Live Updates | Dustin Johnson surges to 4 under through 13 to share lead PGA Championship
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Dustin Johnson is showing no signs of a back injury he blamed on hampering his start to the year. The two-time major winner…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid assesses future after ‘good season’ despite Champions League exit
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is not used to big losses in the Champions League. The “Kings of Europe” are usually…
Continue Reading84-year-old climber rescued from mountain in Nepal while seeking record
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An 84-year-old climber attempting to become the oldest person to summit all the world’s highest peaks was rescued…
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