Michael Jordan reaches agreement to sell majority stake in NBA’s Charlotte Hornets
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Michael Jordan has reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Gabe…
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Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte Hornets
By STEVE REED and TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writers CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the…
Continue Reading Norway fine with Haaland’s partying ahead of big European Championship qualifier
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Erling Haaland has been front and center in Manchester City’s treble-winning festivities since its victory in the…
Continue Reading Brighton signs Germany midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud from Dortmund; Bakayoko leaves Chelsea
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Germany midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud will sign for Brighton on a free transfer after Borussia Dortmund allowed his contract…
Continue Reading Preps-to-pros prospect Scoot Henderson headlines top guards in NBA draft
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Preps-to-pros prospect Scoot Henderson is the headliner among the guards in the upcoming NBA draft. Henderson…
Continue Reading Man United in contract talks with De Gea, Greenwood included in squad list after charges dropped
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United says it is continuing negotiations over a new contract for David de…
Continue Reading Chinese fan who hugged Messi during football match in Beijing has been detained
By Martha Zhou, Steven Jiang and Chris Lau, CNN Beijing (CNN) — A Chinese football fan who stormed the pitch and hugged Lionel Messi during a…
Continue Reading Romanian tennis player Luncanu has been banned for 5 years for match-fixing
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Integrity Agency says Romanian tennis player Petru-Alexandru Luncanu has been banned for five years and…
Continue Reading Fiery soccer game between US and Mexico ends early amid homophobic chants
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The US Men’s National Team dominated Mexico in a 3-0 win Thursday in front of a sellout crowd of 65,000 at…
Continue Reading Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder dies after falling down a ravine in the Tour de Suisse
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a…
Continue Reading Alessia Russo to leave Manchester United as a free agent
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United says Alessia Russo will leave the club’s women’s team as a free agent this summer. The…
Continue Reading A nun commends Dodgers’ handling of Pride Night controversy. Some archbishops call it blasphemy
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer Devout baseball fans might view their teams’ performance as heavenly or hellish, depending on the quality of…
Continue Reading Cyclist Gino Mäder has died after Tour de Suisse crash, his team says
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died following a crash on the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse, his Bahrain…
Continue Reading Justice Department to investigate proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal, per WSJ
By David Close and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Justice is to investigate the planned partnership between the PGA Tour and the…
Continue Reading Freeman wins it in the 11th as the Dodgers edge the White Sox 5-4 to salvage series victory
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman singled to deep center field with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Chris…
Continue Reading Angels winning despite aches and pains; Rendon among injured infielders
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels are hurting — and still winning games. Third baseman Anthony…
Continue Reading Ruiz gets 2 big hits late as the Nationals beat the Astros 4-1 in 10 innings to avoid a sweep
HOUSTON (AP) — Lane Thomas and Keibert Ruiz each hit an RBI single in a three-run 10th inning that carried the Washington Nationals past the…
Continue Reading Fry hits 1st MLB homer, RamÃrez helps the Guardians beat the Padres 8-6 to prevent a 3-game sweep
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — David Fry hit a three-run shot for his first major league homer, José RamÃrez had three…
Continue Reading Homophobic chants force US-Mexico soccer match to end early in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United States men’s match against Mexico was cut short Thursday night by the referee after the stadium devolved into…
Continue Reading Young scores 28, Aces ease past Storm 96-63
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored 28 points, A’ja Wilson had 14 points and 12 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 96-63 on…
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