Firm that helped expose Alabama baseball gambling scandal launches integrity hotline
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — A sports integrity monitor has launched a tool to help athletes, coaches and staff…
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Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. He’ll…
Continue ReadingDivision III football likely to delay new clock rules for 1st downs
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer The NCAA Football Rules Committee is considering a proposal to delay the Division III implementation of the…
Continue Reading`It Ain’t Over’ spotlights Yogi Berra’s play over persona, narrated by granddaughter
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “It Ain’t Over” aims to elevate Yogi Berra’s playing career alongside his persona as…
Continue ReadingOilers’ Leon Draisaitl on pace to break record for most goals in NHL playoff year
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Leon Draisaitl has 13 goals in the Edmonton Oilers’ first 10 playoff games this year. That’s the most…
Continue ReadingUS captain Tyler Adams set to miss rest of season for Leeds
LEEDS, England (AP) — United States captain Tyler Adams is unlikely to play again for Leeds this season. Adams underwent hamstring surgery in March…
Continue ReadingMadrid Open apologizes for silencing women’s doubles finalists
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Madrid Open has apologized for not allowing the women’s doubles players to address…
Continue ReadingPedersen wins 6th stage of Giro, Leknessund stays in lead after calmer day
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Mads Pedersen has won the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia after a two-man breakaway was caught within sight of the line.…
Continue ReadingNBC will air most of marquee Olympic events from Paris live during daytime
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Swimming, gymnastics and track & field fans can rejoice. For the first time in a European Olympics, those event…
Continue Reading1.5 million Olympic tickets on sale in new lottery round for 2024 Paris Games
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The second round of ticket sales for next year’s Paris Olympics has started. Only the lucky…
Continue ReadingNFL season kicks off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Lions; Jets’ Rodgers on MNF
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the season against the upstart…
Continue ReadingDortmund’s English winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens out after shoulder surgery
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic says promising English winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens will play no part in their challenge…
Continue ReadingSunderland goes from crisis club on Netflix to within reach of Premier League
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Sunderland is within reach of a return to the Premier League after a chaotic and often farcical six years during…
Continue ReadingFlyers hand rebuild to player-turned-broadcaster Keith Jones, promote Briere
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have named long-time television analyst Keith Jones team president of…
Continue ReadingRussian Olympic Committee president hits out at IOC after top athletes excluded
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The president of the Russian Olympic Committee has indicated that the country could boycott qualifying competitions in…
Continue ReadingAsian Cup host Qatar happier with draw after losing World Cup debut
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Asian Cup host Qatar will be undoubtedly happier about its draw six months after a losing debut at the World Cup it staged.…
Continue ReadingMichael Jordan’s famed ‘Dream Team’ Olympic jacket heading to auction
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in…
Continue ReadingAmericans on the comeback: Kenin and Townsend produce upset wins at Italian Open
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Two Americans who tasted success at a young age and then struggled to maintain their level produced…
Continue ReadingNugent-Hopkins has goal, assist to help Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-1, even series at 2-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 to even their…
Continue ReadingLakers coach Ham expects Anthony Davis to play in Game 6 vs Warriors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he excepts Anthony Davis to play Friday night in Los Angeles,…
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