The Women’s World Cup official song is here, courtesy of BENEE and Mallrat
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Women’s World Cup has an official song. It’s a collaboration between alt-pop…
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Internet gambling would be given 5 more years under latest change in New Jersey
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Internet gambling would be allowed to take place for at least five more years under the…
Continue ReadingGuardians manager Terry Francona out of hospital, advised to rest after becoming ill before game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will not be with the team for a second straight game after being hospitalized…
Continue ReadingPirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes placed on the 10-day IL with lower back inflammation
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Pittsburgh Pirates because of…
Continue ReadingHornets extend qualifying offers to Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, making them restricted free agents
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets haven’t given up on Miles Bridges just yet. The Hornets have extended qualifying offers to…
Continue ReadingConnor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft.…
Continue ReadingArizona Coyotes say they have 6 possible sites for an arena in the Phoenix area
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have identified a half-dozen potential sites for an arena in the…
Continue ReadingCorbin throws 7 shutout innings as the Nationals take another series by beating the Mariners 4-1
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — After pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh went down swinging for the final out, the boos quickly followed.…
Continue ReadingSinead Farrelly is named to Ireland’s roster for the Women’s World Cup
BY ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Sinead Farrelly, who came forward with misconduct allegations that sparked a reckoning in U.S. soccer, has been…
Continue ReadingNationals manager Dave Martinez ejected for the 2nd time in a week
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — For the second time in a week, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez watched the end of a game on…
Continue ReadingNikola Vucevic agrees to a 3-year, $60 million extension with the Bulls
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and center Nikola Vucevic have agreed to a $60 million, three-year extension,…
Continue ReadingBrewers send right-handed reliever Strzelecki to minors, call up lefty Pannone
NEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have sent right-handed reliever Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Nashville and promoted left-hander Thomas…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico State agrees to pay $8M to settle basketball players’ sex assault, hazing lawsuit
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer New Mexico State agreed to pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit involving two basketball players who said they were…
Continue ReadingNFL finalizing discipline for several players linked to gambling violations, AP sources say
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Two people familiar with the plan say the NFL is finalizing disciplinary action against more players for gambling…
Continue ReadingJustin Thomas enters Rocket Mortgage Classic, hoping to boost postseason positioning
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Justin Thomas may have skipped the Rocket Mortgage Classic if this was just another usual year in his…
Continue ReadingInter Miami confirms hiring of Tata Martino, reuniting him with Lionel Messi
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami confirmed the hiring of Gerardo “Tata” Martino as coach on Wednesday, setting the stage for him to be…
Continue ReadingEngland midfielder James Maddison leaves Leicester for Tottenham on 5-year deal
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has completed the signing of England midfielder James Maddison from Leicester. Spurs entered advanced talks with the…
Continue ReadingMets owner Steve Cohen considering trade deadline selloff, but Showalter, Eppler safe through season
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets owner Steven Cohen is threatening his underperforming team with the prospect of a trade…
Continue ReadingGolden Knights trade Reilly Smith to the Penguins and re-sign Ivan Barbashev for 5 years
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins and re-signed Ivan Barbashev.…
Continue ReadingNBA releases the new CBA to its teams; deal goes into effect Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA released the full Collective Bargaining Agreement to its teams on Wednesday, two days before the start of free agency and…
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