Czech Republic midfielder Jankto moves to Sparta from Getafe
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto is moving to Sparta Prague on a one-year loan from Getafe. The Czech club said Wednesday it…
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Dutch women’s soccer coach leaves after disappointing Euros
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch women’s soccer coach Mark Parsons has left the job after the defending champion was knocked out in the…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton says his ‘worst fears came alive’ after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title race against Max Verstappen
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Lewis Hamilton says his “worst fears came alive” after his dramatic title race against Max Verstappen at the Abu…
Continue Reading FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Host nation Qatar is set to play in the opening game of its own World Cup tournament after all —…
Continue Reading African soccer launches super league amid big financial loss
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has launched a 24-club super league that he says will…
Continue Reading Distance runner Hellen Obiri is moving thousands of miles from her home in Kenya to pursue her marathon ambitions
By George Ramsay, CNN When Hellen Obiri moves 14,000 kilometers from Kenya to Colorado later this year, she already knows she’ll miss some of…
Continue Reading ‘Really not a good day’: Naomi Osaka pulls out of Canadian Open with back injury
By Issy Ronald, CNN Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from her opening match of the Canadian Open on Tuesday due to a back injury, further hampering…
Continue Reading Morata may help Atlético Madrid complete its attack
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid’s biggest addition to the squad this season may end up being a player who already…
Continue Reading Lucky 13: Mariners top Yankees in extras for tense 1-0 win
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — After four hours of dominant pitching, some bad baserunning and slick defense, Luis Torrens and the…
Continue Reading High note: Mets closer Díaz trumpets saves in sound of Citi
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Trumpets blare, the bullpen door pops open — here comes Edwin Díaz, baseball’s most…
Continue Reading Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine
DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy hit a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue Reading Serena’s Choice: Williams’ tough call resonates with women
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams said it plainly: It isn’t really fair. A male athlete would never have to…
Continue Reading Machado’s 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and Juan Soto connected for his first long ball…
Continue Reading Ohtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A’s 5-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani withstood another injury scare and pitched six scoreless innings to go…
Continue Reading Dragons complete roster with 3 players from Chinese league
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Bay Area Dragons have added three stars from the Chinese Basketball Association to complete a roster that already…
Continue Reading Serena’s Legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in…
Continue Reading Meneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and…
Continue Reading Castro loses phone in Pirates’ 6-4 loss to Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh infielder Rodolfo Castro lost his phone on the field and the Pirates were stymied by rookie Tommy Henry in a 6-4 loss to…
Continue Reading Orioles rally after rain delay, beat Blue Jays 6-5
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Rougned Odor hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles…
Continue Reading Riley’s big night lifts Braves over Red Sox 9-7 in 11
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Austin Riley had a go-ahead, two-run single in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied for…
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