FIFA to use new high-tech for offside calls at World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA will introduce new technology to improve offside calls at the World Cup in Qatar this year,…
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‘I’ve dumbfounded all of you’: Nick Kyrgios savors immaculate Wimbledon performance against Filip Krajinovic
By George Ramsay, CNN Nick Kyrgios thought his first-round match was one of the worst he’s ever played at Wimbledon; his performance against…
Continue Reading Tottenham signs Brazil forward Richarlison from Everton
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has completed the signing of Brazil forward Richarlison from Everton. The two clubs said Friday that Richarlison has signed…
Continue Reading NBA superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Brooklyn Nets, per reports
By Jacob Lev and Ben Morse, CNN NBA superstar Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, according to NBA insiders Sham Charania of…
Continue Reading Saudi-backed LIV Golf series faces 9/11 protest as it begins first tournament on US soil
By Eric Levenson and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series arrived in Oregon for its first tournament on US soil…
Continue Reading WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Dodgers’ Gonsolin goes for win No. 10 vs Padres
By The Associated Press Tony Gonsolin tries to match Houston’s Justin Verlander for the major league lead with his 10th victory when he starts for…
Continue Reading Rodriguez homers, Mariners beat Athletics 8-6
By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez homered for the second day in a row, Cal Raleigh had a two-run triple in the fifth…
Continue Reading Booker secures $224M, four-year extension from Suns
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Devin Booker helped Phoenix to the NBA Finals in 2021, then played a huge role in helping the Suns to the…
Continue Reading Justin Turner hits 2 HRs, Dodgers beat Padres 3-1
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Turner homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the…
Continue Reading Towns agrees with Timberwolves on $224 million extension
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns is under contract for six more years, after agreeing to an extension Friday…
Continue Reading Grizzlies, All-Star Ja Morant agree to 5-year supermax deal
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer The Memphis Grizzlies are making sure All-Star point guard Ja Morant is going nowhere anytime soon. Morant…
Continue Reading Wisdom’s slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds 15-7
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie…
Continue Reading 16-year-old Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta 2-1
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Serge Ngoma became the youngest player to score in Major League Soccer this season at 16, getting a go-ahead goal in the 89th…
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Out & About: The beauty of Central Oregon is on display
Mother Nature showed up to the Central Oregon! … as she always…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Whoppers this week
A 71-pound bass? Huh? That would be a fish story, wouldn’t…
Continue Reading Backup catcher Perez’s 3 HRs help Pirates beat Brewers 8-7
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Backup catcher Michael Perez had three home runs, rookies Oneil Cruz and Jack Suwinski hit…
Continue Reading Hernández and Espinal HR, Kikuchi fans 8, Jays beat Rays 4-1
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández and Santiago Espinal each hit two-run home runs, Yusei Kikuchi struck out a…
Continue Reading LIV tees off in Oregon amid criticism over Saudi funding
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour’s second event teed off Thursday,…
Continue Reading Tiffany Hayes helps Dream beat Liberty 92-81 in overtime
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tiffany Hayes, playing in her first game of the season, scored nine of her 21 points in…
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