Devils forward Jesper Bratt gets 8-year, $63M extension
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils locked up one of their talented young players, signing Swedish forward Jesper Bratt to an eight-year, $63…
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Slingsby, Aussies looking to keep their grip on SailGP as Season 4 begins
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer If there’s such a thing as a dynasty in sailing, look no further than Tom Slingsby and his mates with Australia…
Continue Reading Diversity study finds percentage of Black MLB players at another record low
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer An annual study reviewing diversity hiring for Major League Baseball reported a record low of Black players on…
Continue Reading MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will start a months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics’…
Continue Reading Mayfield, Trask competition to replace Tom Brady will extend into training camp
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t in a rush to declare a winner in the competition for Tom…
Continue Reading Arrests made in thefts of Yogi Berra’s World Series rings, Warhol and Pollock art
By CLAUDIA LAUER The Associated Press Federal authorities have announced charges against nine people for thefts of millions of dollars worth of…
Continue Reading All seeded players out before quarterfinals at grass-court Nottingham Open
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — The three remaining seeded players at the grass-court Nottingham Open have all lost to leave a quarterfinal lineup with…
Continue Reading Brazilian court moves ahead on rape case against former soccer player Robinho
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — A high court in Brazil will move forward with Italy’s case against former soccer star…
Continue Reading Record revenue and attendance has business booming again for the American Hockey League
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Business is booming again for the American Hockey League. The NHL’s top developmental league set records for…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union, OSAA award scholarships to 6 graduating seniors, including Bend’s Austin Baker
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) announced Thursday that…
Continue Reading Oral Roberts has embraced its underdog status heading into the College World Series opener vs. TCU
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Oral Roberts’ baseball team embraces being the underdog in a college sports landscape dominated by Power Five…
Continue Reading NWSL’s Angel City fires coach Freya Coombe midway through 2nd season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angel City FC has fired head coach Freya Coombe halfway through the NWSL franchise’s second season. Assistant coach Becki…
Continue Reading Twins bring Byron Buxton back from injured list after hit by pitch that bruised rib
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins reinstated designated hitter Byron Buxton from the injured list before their game against Detroit. He missed…
Continue Reading Steelers QB Kenny Pickett enters Year 2 focused on the details
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett enters his second year in the NFL looking to close…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi scores, gets hugged by a fan during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Australia
BEIJING (AP) — Lionel Messi got hugged by a fan who ran onto the field wearing a No. 10 Argentina shirt during a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in…
Continue Reading Nuggets celebrate their 1st NBA title with parade through the streets of downtown Denver
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets celebrated their first NBA title with a parade through the streets…
Continue Reading Live updates | Wyndham Clark wins US Open by 1 shot over Rory McIlroy for 1st major title
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Follow along for live updates in the final round of the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. ___ CLARK WINS U.S. OPEN…
Continue Reading Jordy Bahl, star pitcher on Oklahoma’s NCAA champion softball team, transfers home to Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Softball pitching sensation Jordy Bahl has announced she is transferring to Nebraska after leading Oklahoma to its third…
Continue Reading 31 cyclists disqualified for holding onto vehicles up Stelvio during Giro Next Gen
CESANO MADERNO, Italy (AP) — More than 30 riders have been disqualified from the Under-23 Giro d’Italia after they were caught on camera hanging…
Continue Reading Sweden moves closer to launching a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics
By DAVID KEYTON and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden is moving closer to another bid to host the Winter Olympics for the…
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