Liverpool great Robbie Fowler heads to Saudi Arabia as coach of Al-Qadisiyah
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been hired as coach of Saudi Arabian team Al-Qadisiyah. This summer has seen…
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Man United agrees to $69 million deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, AP sources
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has agreed to sign midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea for $69…
Continue ReadingTerry Francona returns but will not manage Guardians against Royals
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Guardians manager Terry Francona was back at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday for their finale…
Continue ReadingProsecutors drop Varsity Blues charges against 2 parents after appeals court ruling
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are dropping charges against two parents whose convictions in the…
Continue ReadingSexual assault laws inspired by Larry Nassar’s abuse are signed by Michigan’s governor
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills that will create stricter…
Continue ReadingDraymond Green, Kyrie Irving among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Draymond Green and Kyrie Irving are among the top players to watch when NBA free agency begins Friday. While the…
Continue ReadingSecurity increased for Wimbledon after series of protests at sports events in Britain
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The All England Club has increased its security plans for Wimbledon in coordination with London police and other agencies…
Continue ReadingFormer Olympic gold medal cyclist convicted in German child sex abuse case
BERLIN (AP) — A former champion cyclist who won two gold medals at the 1976 Olympics has been convicted by a German court in a child sexual abuse…
Continue ReadingCaroline Wozniacki is returning to tennis 3 years after retiring. She will get a US Open wild card
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Caroline Wozniacki says that she is returning to competition three years after she retired from professional…
Continue ReadingThe already hectic NBA offseason now poised for free agents to make moves
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer It’s already been a busy offseason for player movement in the NBA. Now free agency begins Friday evening.…
Continue ReadingWith small markets and small payrolls, the AL and NL Centrals are lagging again
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians have been below .500 since late April. The Cincinnati Reds top the NL…
Continue ReadingWimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina are the defending champions
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Play begins at Wimbledon on Monday at the All England Club. It is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held on grass…
Continue ReadingKari Jalonen fired as coach of Czech national team after poor result at world championship
PRAGUE (AP) — Finnish coach Kari Jalonen has been fired by the Czech ice hockey association after the national team’s poor result at the world…
Continue ReadingFrance’s highest administrative court says the soccer federation can ban headscarves in matches
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer France’s highest administrative jurisdiction says the country’s soccer federation is entitled to ban…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup winner N’Golo Kanté buys small club in Belgium
BRUSSELS (AP) — N’Golo Kanté is taking over third-division Belgian team Royal Excelsior Virton. The move was announced by the club in a…
Continue ReadingEngland cuts Australia’s lead to 138 after two days of 2nd Ashes test
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — England has slashed Australia’s first-innings lead of 416 to 138 after two days of the second…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic’s bid for Wimbledon title No. 8 and Grand Slam trophy No. 24 starts on Monday
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic will begin his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Wimbledon championship…
Continue ReadingYankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws 1st perfect game since 2012. It’s the 24th in MLB history
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees has pitched the 24th perfect game in major…
Continue ReadingTovar hits 3-run double to spark the Rockies past the Dodgers, 9-8
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run double in a five-run sixth inning to rally the Colorado Rockies over…
Continue ReadingGary Bettman urges fans to boo him, honors David Poile to kick off NHL draft
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman brought one of the league’s most beloved general…
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