Hawks’ Murray remorseful for ref bump, says history a factor
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Hawks guard Dejounte Murray is expressing remorse for the one-game suspension he received for…
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Arrogate, California Chrome elected to racing’s hall of fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Jockey Corey Nakatani and horses Arrogate, California Chrome and Songbird have been elected to the National Museum of…
Continue ReadingEuropean lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — European lawmakers have urged the International Olympic Committee to exclude Russian and Belarusian…
Continue ReadingStates move to lift barriers between college athletes, NIL
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Lawmakers in Arkansas, Texas and elsewhere are working to remove barriers between college athletes trying…
Continue ReadingRangers release ex-Yankee Clint Frazier from contract
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clint Frazier has been released from his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers said the release was a…
Continue ReadingWill teams delay on taking Jalen Carter like Sapp, Moss?
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Warren Sapp and Randy Moss waited longer than expected to hear their names called in the first round of the NFL…
Continue ReadingChicago Golden Gloves shines spotlight on female boxers
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Golden Gloves counts Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali as past champions. But…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz goes for Spanish double, No. 1 spot at Madrid Open
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz gets another chance to defend a title at home in Spain and move closer to regaining…
Continue ReadingWith Olympic goals, pro dreams, Chicago boxer maps gold path
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — As a promising young boxer, Olympic hopeful Theon Davis knows how to bob and weave. He has also…
Continue ReadingRahm back to defend in Mexico, LIV Golf off to Singapore
By The Associated Press Jon Rahm plays for the second time in three weeks since winning the Masters. He’s the defending champion of the Mexico…
Continue ReadingGladbach leading scorer Marcus Thuram out with groin injury
MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — France forward Marcus Thuram may have already played his last game for Borussia Moenchengladbach. The Bundesliga…
Continue ReadingInjured Chelsea defender Reece James to miss rest of season
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea defender Reece James’ injury-hit campaign has come to an early end after he was ruled out for the final few weeks of the…
Continue ReadingBritish executive Crocker hired as USSF sporting director
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — British soccer executive Matt Crocker has been hired as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer…
Continue ReadingColumn: Team USA strong enough that it doesn’t need LIV help
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Players who signed up for Saudi riches of LIV Golf knew there would be a cost. It wasn’t the majors. Top…
Continue ReadingTottenham players offer to refund their fans after 6-1 loss
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s players are offering to refund fans who travelled to watch the team get thrashed 6-1 by Newcastle in the Premier…
Continue ReadingCanada, Latin America to combine and form PGA Tour Americas
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The PGA Tour acquired tours in Canada and Latin America just over a decade ago. And now it’s turning them into…
Continue ReadingFox to air 29 Women’s World Cup matches, up from 22 in ’19
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox will broadcast 29 of 64 Women’s World Cup games from Australia and New Zealand this summer on its main network, up from 22…
Continue ReadingFor Heat, the legend of ‘Playoff Jimmy’ continues to grow
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Playoff Jimmy is the moniker that Jimmy Butler has now whether he wants it or not. He says it…
Continue ReadingUEFA, top coaches team up to urge easing of handball law
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Expect to see fewer penalties awarded for handball in the Champions League next season. UEFA…
Continue ReadingIndigenous competitors celebrate culture and sport in Brazil
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer PIACAGUERA INDIGENOUS LAND, Brazil (AP) — As a bonfire lit by children finished burning, the winners at the…
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