Former goalkeeper Petr Cech leaving Chelsea advisory role
LONDON (AP) — Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will leave his role as technical and performance adviser at the Premier League club this week.…
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Russian court schedules start of Brittney Griner’s trial for Friday, her lawyer says
By Anna Chernova and Dakin Andone, CNN A Russian court on Monday scheduled Brittney Griner‘s trial to start Friday, according to her lawyer,…
Continue Reading ‘No matter what they said, I believe’: Chun In-gee clinches third major with Women’s PGA Championship win
By Jack Bantock, CNN Chun In-gee won the Women’s PGA Championship and her third major in Maryland on Sunday with a wire-to-wire victory, but…
Continue Reading Tennis star Hubert Hurkacz pledges to raise money for Ukraine with every ace he hits at Wimbledon
By Issy Ronald, CNN Polish tennis star Hubert Hurkacz will be hoping to harness his powerful serve at Wimbledon over the next fortnight as he…
Continue Reading ‘We need your help’: All-Ukrainian clash at Wimbledon puts focus on more than just tennis
CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN With its strawberries and cream, grassy slopes, and peaceful setting in a leafy part of London, Wimbledon is a world away…
Continue Reading Mass brawl and eight ejections overshadow Los Angeles Angels win over the Seattle Mariners
By CNN Sport staff The Los Angeles Angels‘ win over the Seattle Mariners in the MLB on Sunday was overshadowed by a mass brawl that broke out…
Continue Reading Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina on a ‘mission’ to help war-torn country
By Ben Church, CNN Video by Amy Li, CNN Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says she has a “mission” to help her country and wants to…
Continue Reading WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Shackled and looking wary, WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered Monday to stand trial by a court near…
Continue Reading Appel arrives in big year for No. 1 draft picks
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Mark Appel is proof that even for a No. 1 draft pick, the road to the major leagues is sometimes a bumpy one.…
Continue Reading MacKinnon shines in clinching win, helps Avs win Stanley Cup
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon saved his best performance in the Stanley Cup Final for when it mattered…
Continue Reading Joe Sakic joins fellow Denver icon John Elway as dual champ
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Joe Sakic was so busy relishing and reminiscing that he nearly missed the team photo with the…
Continue Reading Daly hands Stanley Cup to Avalanche in Bettman’s absence
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly presented the Stanley Cup to Colorado Avalanche captain…
Continue Reading Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Chase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential…
Continue Reading Taylor drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers top Braves 5-3 in 11
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Taylor had three hits, including the go-ahead double in the 11th inning, lifting the Los…
Continue Reading Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001
By Jacob Lev, CNN The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 to win the team’s first Stanley Cup since 2001 on…
Continue Reading Speedway Motorsports founder remembered at NASCAR race
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — The man who founded Speedway Motorsports had a presence Sunday during the NASCAR race at…
Continue Reading Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Cale Makar has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Colorado Avalanche to their first…
Continue Reading Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon could not find the words. Gabriel Landeskog cracked a smile and a joke. After…
Continue Reading Defending champion Lightning’s bid for 3-peat falls short
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t relinquish their stronghold on the Stanley Cup without a…
Continue Reading Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson to exit for same job at LSU
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson has informed the club he will leave his job this…
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