College World Series’ slugging squads know the long ball only goes so far in Omaha
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The batting statistics for the College World Series teams suggest there will be home runs aplenty…
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Jozy Altidore cut by New England Revolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Former U.S. national team forward Jozy Altidore was cut from the New England’s Revolution roster when the team exercised…
Continue Reading Collision in around-the-world Ocean Race punctures 1st-place 11th Hour Racing; protest filed
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Two boats collided just 17 minutes into the final, 10-day leg of the around-the-world Ocean Race. The crash sent…
Continue Reading Wembanyama bids adieu to France with a defeat as the teen prodigy prepares for NBA career
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Adieu France, hello America. Victor Wembanyama bid farewell to his teammates and the French league,…
Continue Reading Saints scripting Taysom Hill’s practice time more in line with his uniquely dynamic role
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Taysom Hill says Saints coaches have worked to tailor his practice time so it’s more in…
Continue Reading Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press ENSCHEDE, Netherlands (AP) — Substitute Joselu has scored an 88th-minute winner and Spain has beaten Italy 2-1 at…
Continue Reading Stanford’s Quinn Mathews shakes off critics of his 156-pitch outing in super regional game
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Thanks for your concern. That was Quinn Mathews’ message to people who criticized Stanford coach David Esquer for…
Continue Reading Manfred hopes voter rejection of Coyotes arena won’t hurt Diamondbacks stadium deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Following voter rejection of a new arena for the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe, baseball Commissioner Rob…
Continue Reading Justice Department looking into PGA Tour deal with LIV’s Saudi backers, AP source says
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press The Justice Department has begun to examine an agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian…
Continue Reading MLB commissioner suspects many pitchers are using banned sticky stuff
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred thinks the use of banned sticky stuff is more widespread than…
Continue Reading Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells’ sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in…
Continue Reading Cousins ramps up team-building with the Vikings, even with his own future unclear
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has been taking on more leadership and team-building with the Minnesota…
Continue Reading Robot umpires not likely to get MLB call-up for 2024
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires likely won’t be ready for a big league call-up next season. Baseball Commissioner…
Continue Reading Fowler, Schauffele break US Open record with 62s at Los Angeles Country Club
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele became part of U.S. Open history on Thursday in a most…
Continue Reading F1’s Hamilton on new Mercedes contract: ‘It’ll get done when it’s done’
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Mercedes hoped to have an update on a contract extension for seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton by…
Continue Reading Mbappé insists he’ll start next season at PSG, plays down the fuss about his letter
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé insists he will start next season with French champion Paris Saint-Germain, and the…
Continue Reading Cyclist Gino Mäder airlifted after crashing down a ravine on fast descent at Tour de Suisse
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has been airlifted to the hospital at the Tour de Suisse. He was found unconscious after he crashed down a…
Continue Reading ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Chris Perfetti feels at home with ‘King James’
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Perfetti says the theater is “home” for him, so it’s no surprise he’s been…
Continue Reading Minnesota paid Whalen buyout after ex-coach opted not to stay in admin role
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lindsay Whalen has decided not to remain in an administrative role at Minnesota following her…
Continue Reading Mahomes, Kelce and the Chiefs enjoy spoils of Super Bowl win during wild offseason
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have certainly enjoyed the spoils of their latest Super Bowl triumph during a…
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