‘Boro Cop’ Mark Borowiecki announces retirement from NHL
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Veteran defenseman Mark Borowiecki decided to retire from hockey after playing more than 450 games over parts of 12 NHL…
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NFL touts economic impact of inaugural Germany game
MUNICH (AP) — The NFL says its inaugural regular-season game in Germany created an economic impact of 70.2 million euros ($77.6 million) for host…
Continue ReadingGuardians pitching prospect Espino has surgery, out 1 year
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland’s top pitching prospect Daniel Espino has had right shoulder surgery and is expected to be sidelined for at least one…
Continue ReadingRalph Boston, Olympian and 1st to jump 27 feet, dies at 83
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Ralph Boston, the Olympic long jump champion who broke Jesse Owens’ world record then later had his own mark…
Continue ReadingAltuve cleared for baseball activities, return not yet set
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve has resumed some baseball activities. But the Houston Astros’ star second…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico St player to AP: ‘I can’t put my trust in people’
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Two former New Mexico State basketball players who said they were sexually assaulted by teammates spoke about the…
Continue ReadingJuventus and Vlahovic end negative streaks in win over Lecce
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Dusan Vlahovic ended a long scoring drought with the decisive goal and Juventus ended a five-match…
Continue ReadingRaducanu to miss French Open, Wimbledon after hand surgery
LONDON (AP) — Emma Raducanu will miss the French Open and Wimbledon because she will be sidelined for the next few months after having operations…
Continue ReadingNegro Leagues Museum starts drive for new $25M facility
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is embarking on a fundraising campaign to raise $25…
Continue ReadingPatrick Mahomes’ brother Jackson charged with sexual battery
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs…
Continue ReadingPGA rules ‘cut and dried’ when it comes to McIlroy $3M bonus
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy says he had his reasons for skipping his second elevated event at the RBC…
Continue ReadingEmbiid: MVP is validation, but NBA title is still the goal
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid finally said that winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award has been a dream ever…
Continue ReadingRays new acquisition RHP Chase Anderson earns first MLB save
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-hander Chase Anderson from the Cincinnati Reds in a minor league deal for cash.…
Continue ReadingNew MVP Embiid will start for 76ers in Game 2 vs. Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will play in Game 2 of the 76ers’ second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Embiid was…
Continue ReadingCalvin Davis, Olympic medalist in 400 hurdles, dies at 51
By The Associated Press Calvin Davis, the Olympic bronze medalist in the 400 hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Games, has died. He was 51. The University…
Continue ReadingSubban launches show showcasing diverse world of hockey
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer P.K. Subban retired from the NHL a year ago at age 33 to go into broadcasting. Now he’s got a new show with…
Continue ReadingWith no venue for cup final, Greek soccer back in turmoil
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Rival club owners have been accused of a “concerted and organized effort” to disrupt…
Continue ReadingTop seeds Alcaraz and Swiatek reach Madrid Open semifinals
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has overcome a tough test from Karen Khachanov on his way to the…
Continue ReadingTriple Crown winner Secretariat still dominant 50 years on
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer Secretariat had an unusually large heart, an engine that propelled him to a Triple Crown sweep 50 years ago. The colt…
Continue ReadingTexas Democrat Allred says he’ll run against Cruz for Senate
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas says he’ll run for the U.S. Senate in 2024,…
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