Catcher Alejandro Kirk activated off injured list by Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Catcher Alejandro Kirk was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays, who optioned catcher Tyler Heineman to…
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Detroit Red Wings pick up Yamamoto, Kostin in trade with Oilers for future considerations
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings added much-needed scoring depth, acquiring 24-year-old forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin in a trade…
Continue ReadingBerhalter’s return as US coach will be exhibitions against Uzbekistan and Oman
CHICAGO (AP) — Gregg Berhalter’s first matches in his return as United States men’s national soccer coach will be exhibitions against…
Continue ReadingGatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — From a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S.…
Continue ReadingRoyals owner John Sherman envisions new stadium by 2027 or 2028 season
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hope to settle on the location for a new ballpark by the end of the…
Continue ReadingTim Tichenor will be plate umpire for MLB’s All-Star Game at Seattle on July 11
NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Tichenor will be the home plate umpire and crew chief for the All-Star Game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on July 11. Tichenor,…
Continue ReadingVerstappen can surpass Senna with a 42nd F1 win at the Austrian Grand Prix
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Max Verstappen can accelerate further into Formula One history with a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks acquire Corey Perry from Lightning, adding more experience to Bedard-led rebuild
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks continued surrounding their youth-laden and Connor Bedard-headed…
Continue ReadingInter Miami still targeting July 21 for Messi debut, waiting on paperwork
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami is still targeting a July 21 debut match for Lionel Messi, though stopped…
Continue ReadingCavaliers are fully guaranteeing forward Cedi Osman’s $6.7 million contract, source tells AP
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are fully guaranteeing forward Cedi Osman’s $6.7 million contract for…
Continue ReadingSwiatek eases past Blinkova to reach her first grass semifinal ahead of Wimbledon
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek seems to be finding her groove on grass ahead of Wimbledon. She has won Grand Slam tournaments…
Continue ReadingJ.J. Watt signs multi-year deal to be a studio analyst for CBS Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — J.J. Watt has signed a multi-year deal with CBS Sports to serve as a studio analyst. The announcement was made Thursday by CBS…
Continue ReadingAs NFL cracks down on players gambling, what events are pro athletes allowed to bet on?
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer The Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in Murphy vs. NCAA ushered in a new era of legalized sports betting in the U.S.,…
Continue ReadingAcuña, Olson have Braves on a roll with majors’ most powerful lineup
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A deep lineup led by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson has the Atlanta Braves one homer away from…
Continue ReadingNFL suspends 3 players indefinitely for violating the gambling policy and a fourth gets 6 games
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL has suspended three players indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy…
Continue ReadingWimbledon 2023: Swiatek is top seed, 2022 champ Rybakina is 3rd, Gauff is 7th and Venus returns
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Associated Press takes a look at some of the top women at Wimbledon in 2023. Play…
Continue ReadingAmerican boat 11th Hour Racing declared winner of around-the-world Ocean Race
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer The U.S.-based 11th Hour Racing Team has won the around-the-world Ocean Race. A jury awarded the hobbled sloop the…
Continue ReadingTony Kanaan to stay with Arrow McLaren in hybrid role for IndyCar program
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Tony Kanaan is remaining with Arrow McLaren in a new hybrid role after stepping away from driving following the…
Continue ReadingPSG will start its French title defense with a home game against Lorient
The French soccer league says Paris Saint-Germain will begin its title defense with a home game against Lorient on the weekend of Aug. 12-13. The…
Continue ReadingUnited States winger Weah has medical test at Juventus ahead of potential transfer from Lille
TURIN, Italy (AP) — United States winger Tim Weah has been welcomed by about 100 enthusiastic Juventus fans as he arrived for his medical test…
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