The US Open will offer mental health services to athletes this year
By Scottie Andrew, CNN The US Open will offer athletes mental health support during this year’s tournament, in addition to typical health…
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FIFA asks British PM to exempt players from quarantine
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer FIFA president Gianni Infantino has asked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to lift quarantine requirements…
Continue Reading AP Top 25 Podcast: Conferences ally, but what does it mean?
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 unveiled what they are calling an alliance of the…
Continue Reading Wilfried Van Moer, Belgium’s ‘Little General,’ dies at 76
LEUVEN, Belgium (AP) — Belgium soccer great Wilfried Van Moer has died. He was nicknamed the “Little General,” played in two World Cups and…
Continue Reading Serena Williams pulls out of US Open, citing torn hamstring
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams has added herself to the list of big-name withdrawals from the U.S. Open. She pulled out of the…
Continue Reading Harry Kane accepts he will be staying at Tottenham for now
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane has publicly accepted that he won’t be leaving Tottenham in the summer transfer…
Continue Reading US Justice Department awards FIFA and other football governing bodies more than $200M following corruption investigation
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN A six-year corruption investigation into bribery schemes in multiple world football organizations ended Tuesday.…
Continue Reading 1st Paralympic gold medal goes to Paige Greco of Australia
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Australian cyclist Paige Greco has earned the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics. She won the…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs skidding O’s, Bregman back for Astros
By The Associated Press Shohei Ohtani has won four straight pitching starts for the Los Angeles Angels and is 7-0 on the mound since his last loss…
Continue Reading Pollock, Urías lead Dodgers past slumping Padres 5-2
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — AJ Pollock hit a two-run single and robbed Manny Machado of a two-run homer to lead the Los…
Continue Reading Australia’s Paige Greco wins first gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics as Japan battles Covid increase
By Ben Westcott, CNN Australian cyclist Paige Greco won the first gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday with the Games, delayed by a year…
Continue Reading Australia’s Paige Greco wins first gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics as Japan battles Covid increase
CNN By Ben Westcott, CNN Australian cyclist Paige Greco won the first gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday with the Games, delayed by a…
Continue Reading Brewers rally for 4 in 7th, beat Reds 7-4 to increase lead
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Omar Narváez hit a tiebreaking double in a four-run seventh inning, Kolten Wong added a two-run…
Continue Reading Garcia’s strong start helps Astros cool off Royals, 4-0
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Garcia pitched into the seventh inning and two relievers completed a four-hitter to lead the…
Continue Reading Renfroe homers twice, Red Sox hold on to beat Twins 11-9
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice and the Red Sox held onto the lead and their wild-card chances with a…
Continue Reading Cautious Rams try to balance rest, reps in preseason
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay has been as cautious as any NFL coach when making sure players are…
Continue Reading Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Wandy Peralta retired Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded for the final out, and the New York…
Continue Reading Cabrera hits No. 501 in Tigers’ 4-3 win over Cardinals
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman hit back-to-back home runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3…
Continue Reading Orioles losing streak reaches 19 with 14-8 loss to Angels
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles staggered to their 19th consecutive loss, allowing 19 hits and falling…
Continue Reading Cruz leads Rays past Phillies with bat and, yes, mitt
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nelson Cruz returned from the COVID-19 list, played first base for the first time in his career…
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