Kvitova advances at Eastbourne, sets up final vs Ostapenko
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has advanced to her first grass-court final in four years by beating Beatriz…
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AlphaTauri says driver Pierre Gasly staying through 2023
FAENZA, Italy (AP) — Formula One driver Pierre Gasly will stay with AlphaTauri through 2023. The announcement confirms team principal Franz…
Continue Reading Swapping tip-offs for tipples, these NBA stars are hoping to hit the right notes in the wine industry
CNN By Jeremy Harlan, CNN Through the entirety of a five-course dinner, three NBA stars said little about basketball. There was barely a mention of…
Continue Reading Slovak champion Slovan signs Belgian defender Siemen Voet
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovak champion Slovan Bratislava has signed Belgian central defender Siemen Voet on a three-year contract. The…
Continue Reading Defending champion Milan to open Serie A against Udinese
MILAN (AP) — Defending Serie A champion AC Milan will open the season at home against Udinese. Runner-up Inter Milan visits newly-promoted Lecce on…
Continue Reading Swapping tip-offs for tipples, these NBA stars are hoping to hit the right notes in the wine industry
By Jeremy Harlan, CNN Through the entirety of a five-course dinner, three NBA stars said little about basketball. There was barely a mention of an…
Continue Reading European tour bans LIV golfers from Scottish Open
MUNICH (AP) — The European tour says players who competed in the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV series will not be allowed to play in the Scottish Open…
Continue Reading Andreescu in Bad Homburg final after Halep withdraws
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Bianca Andreescu reached her first final in more than a year after Simona Halep withdrew ahead of their semifinal match…
Continue Reading Serena Williams practices on Centre Court; 1st foe No. 113
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams has held a practice session on Centre Court and will begin her…
Continue Reading Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert suspended from participating in racing or training activities at NYRA tracks through January 25
By Jacob Lev, CNN A three-member hearing panel has made the decision to suspend Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert for one year, effective…
Continue Reading Al-Khelaïfi acquitted again, Valcke guilty in FIFA retrial
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaïfi has been acquitted in Switzerland for a second…
Continue Reading Paolo Banchero chosen as overall first pick by Orlando Magic in NBA Draft
By Ben Church, CNN The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero as the first pick of the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. Banchero, 19, played for Duke…
Continue Reading Popular Fenway fixture Drago the German shepherd dies at 10
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer For almost a decade, Drago the German shepherd was a popular presence at Fenway Park. He was the service dog of head…
Continue Reading College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — College baseball officials say they are working to increase the number of Black players and…
Continue Reading Take two: Steve Clifford returns to Hornets as head coach
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford is heading back to Charlotte. Clifford has agreed to a multiyear contract to…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson
By The Associated Press Freddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the…
Continue Reading Moving up: Grizzlies trade 2 1st-round picks to get LaRavia
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have packaged its two first round picks and sent them to the Minnesota…
Continue Reading Warriors select forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. with 28th pick
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors selected forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the University of…
Continue Reading Richardson fails to make 100 final at the U.S. championships
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson appeared to have both her speed and swagger back for the U.S. track and…
Continue Reading Celtics look to future, draft Alabama’s Davison at No. 53
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics selected for the future by drafting former Alabama guard JD Davison in the second…
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