Sterling looks for respect against veteran Cejudo in UFC 288
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Former two-division world champion Henry Cejudo has come out of retirement to fight…
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Alcaraz celebrates 20th birthday with return to Madrid final
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has celebrated his 20th birthday by returning to the Madrid Open final after beating Borna Coric in straight sets. The…
Continue ReadingNadal to miss Italian Open as well due to hip injury
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says he won’t be able to play the Italian Open either as he remains hampered by a nagging hip injury. The 22-time…
Continue ReadingUEFA details new cup final security plans after Paris chaos
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA was widely blamed this year for security failures at the chaotic and life-threatening 2022…
Continue ReadingUS fullback Joe Scally growing up fast in German league
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Joe Scally arrived in Germany just after his 18th birthday in the depths of a…
Continue ReadingSoccer title races in Ukraine, Turkey defy off-field dangers
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Forget about Manchester City and Barcelona for a moment and consider the Ukrainian and Turkish…
Continue ReadingSkinner scratched from Kentucky Derby; field of 19 to run
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Skinner has become the latest horse to be scratched from the Kentucky Derby. Trainer John…
Continue ReadingTottenham goalkeeper Lloris done for season with leg injury
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will miss the rest of the Premier League season because of a thigh injury. The 36-year-old Spurs…
Continue ReadingCambodia’s brand-new stadium hosts opening of SEA Games
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Tens of thousands of spectators have turned out to watch the opening ceremony for…
Continue ReadingMessi apologizes to PSG for unapproved Saudi Arabia trip
PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi has apologized to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates for going to Saudi Arabia on an unauthorized trip that resulted…
Continue ReadingCrunch time for Madrid with Copa final before City game
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — It’s time for Real Madrid to switch back into championship mode for the final part of…
Continue ReadingLiverpool to mark coronation, notes ‘strong views’ of fans
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool will play the national anthem before the start of its Premier League game on Saturday to mark the coronation of…
Continue ReadingNo place like road: Visiting teams thriving in NHL playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The road is the place to be so far in the NHL playoffs. Visiting teams have matched their best start in league…
Continue ReadingCejudo counts on championship in comeback bout at UFC 288
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Former two-division world champion Henry Cejudo fights for the bantamweight title bout…
Continue ReadingOsimhen and Kvara earn their mural spots alongside Maradona
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have earned their mural spots on the walls of Naples…
Continue ReadingNapoli fans celebrated in orderly manner, police chief says
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Police chief Claudio Palomba says Napoli fans celebrated in an orderly manner deep into the night following the team’s first…
Continue ReadingPavelski scores again, Stars beat Kraken 4-2 to even series
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski wasn’t alone scoring in his second game back, and the Dallas Stars got even in…
Continue ReadingDog Show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look pretty…
Continue ReadingThompson scores 30, Warriors adjust to beat Lakers 127-100
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After yet another big basket, Klay Thompson scurried toward the fans sitting courtside…
Continue ReadingSoccer referees to wear body cameras after Sydney violence
SYDNEY (AP) — Body cameras will be worn by referees in a Sydney soccer league a week after one of their colleagues had his jaw broken by a…
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