Nikki McCray-Penson, basketball star and Olympic gold medalist, dies at age 51
By Jill Martin, Zoe Sottile and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Nikki McCray-Penson, a former basketball star and two-time Olympic gold medal winner,…
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Kevin Anderson ends retirement to play Hall of Fame Open in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson will end his retirement to play in the Hall of Fame Open this month. The…
Continue Reading US Olympic medalist, world champion Joey Mantia retires from speedskating at age 37
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer Olympic medalist Joey Mantia has retired from speedskating at age 37. The Floridian announced the end of his career…
Continue Reading Alex Morgan, Lindsey Horan selected US captains ahead of the Women’s World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Forward Alex Morgan and midfielder Lindsey Horan were selected co-captains of the U.S. national team headed to…
Continue Reading Saudi money could be headed to tennis next. Is it about sportswashing, women’s rights or both?
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Tennis appears set to follow the path of golf and other sports by doing business with…
Continue Reading Former CONMEBOL boss Napout returns to Paraguay after 5 years in US prison
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Disgraced former CONMEBOL president Juan Ángel Napout has arrived in his native Paraguay after he was released from a…
Continue Reading Phillies’ John Middleton and Royals’ John Sherman join MLB relocation committee, AP source says
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the appointments tells The Associated Press that owners of teams in two of…
Continue Reading France’s Amandine Henry ruled out of World Cup because of a calf injury
PARIS (AP) — Former France captain Amandine Henry will miss the Women’s World Cup after she was injured in training. Defender Aïssatou…
Continue Reading IOC cites support from 120 non-aligned nations to let Russians try to compete at Paris Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee cites support from 120 nations for its moves toward letting some Russian and…
Continue Reading Bucks sign guard Malik Beasley and center Robin Lopez
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have added guard Malik Beasley and center Robin Lopez. The Bucks officially announced the signings of Lopez on…
Continue Reading All-SEC Mississippi State linebacker, Super Bowl champ Cooks dead at 64
STARKVILLE, Mississippi (AP) — Three-time all-Southeastern Conference linebacker and longtime NFL player Johnie Cooks died Thursday. He was 64.…
Continue Reading Ex-Netherlands goalie Van der Sar in intensive care after a bleed around his brain, Ajax says
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ajax says former Netherlands and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is in intensive care in a hospital after suffering…
Continue Reading Irish amateur Áine Donegan defies late clubs and a smashed driver to star at US Women’s Open
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Making her major and LPGA Tour debut at one of the world’s most iconic venues, Irish amateur golfer Áine…
Continue Reading Video apparently shows Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Wembanyama
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say no charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation…
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Fishing report: Kokanee hot at Paulina Lake, trout improving at Crane Prairie
It’ll be a toasty weekend out on the rivers and lakes around the High Desert, which can be a great time for anglers, as NewsChannel 21’s Noah Chast…
Continue Reading First look at Brad Pitt’s F1 movie and car as filming gets underway at Silverstone
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Apple Original Films has unveiled details of Oscar winner Brad Pitt’s eagerly awaited Formula 1 feature film, as…
Continue Reading Olympic gold-medalist, former South Carolina assistant Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Two-time Olympic gold-medalist and former Tennessee star Nikki McCray-Penson has died. She was 51.…
Continue Reading Hawks agree to $120 million, 4-year contract extension with Murray, AP source says
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension with guard Dejounte…
Continue Reading Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA game had a tough act to follow. While the San Antonio rookie waited to make his NBA Summer League…
Continue Reading Philipsen secures hat trick of Tour de France stage wins, Vingegaard stays in yellow
BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen has secured a hat trick of Tour de France stages by winning a mass sprint in Bordeaux.…
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