McCullum to face no action for partnership with betting firm
LONDON (AP) — The England and Wales Cricket Board says test coach Brendon McCullum has not breached anti-corruption regulations by being the brand…
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Maradona’s medical team on trial in former great’s death
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — An Argentine court says eight health care professionals will stand trial in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona in 2020.…
Continue Reading London Marathon could face potential disruption from environmental groups
By Ben Church, CNN The London Marathon could become the latest sporting event to face protests and potential disruption from environmental campaign…
Continue Reading Cyclones turn to revamped staff to get offense going again
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Iowa State’s primary focus in spring practice has been to improve an offense that struggled last…
Continue Reading Churchill Downs announces plans for 150th Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs says the historic track plans a series of celebrations and fan experiences as a lead-up to the milestone…
Continue Reading Boehly facing big decisions at Chelsea as season falls flat
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Chelsea’s wild first season under the club’s American ownership effectively ended when the team was…
Continue Reading Major leagues, broadcasters pledge responsible betting ads
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Most of the nation’s major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies…
Continue Reading Toronto Blue Jays pitcher claims flight attendant ‘made’ his pregnant wife clean up after their child, fueling heated Twitter debate
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has sparked heated debate on social media after claiming that a United Airlines employee…
Continue Reading Pogacar, Vollering win Flèche, aim for Ardennes hat trick
HUY, Belgium (AP) — Tadej Pogacar earned his third one-day classic victory of the season by triumphing at the top of the Mur de Huy climb to claim…
Continue Reading No need for Champions League heroics for Madrid this time
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is making it look easy this time. There’s been no need for late heroics or big…
Continue Reading Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith dies aged 31
By Matt Foster, CNN Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith has died, his former agent said on Tuesday. Smith was 31. The cause of his death is not yet…
Continue Reading English soccer coach gets longer ban for discrimination
LONDON (AP) — A manager in England’s lower leagues has had a ban for using discriminatory language toward his players extended to three years…
Continue Reading A corruption scandal, accusations of favoritism and Franco’s regime: Real Madrid and Barcelona in war of words over Spain’s fascist past
By Matias Grez, CNN Bitter rivals on and off the pitch, tensions between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have taken an unexpected and incendiary turn…
Continue Reading Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green suspended for stepping on Domantas Sabonis in playoff loss to Kings
By Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been issued a one-game suspension without pay after stepping on…
Continue Reading Adames, Yelich lead Brewers past Mariners 6-5 in 11 innings
By SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Willy Adames drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Seattle…
Continue Reading Kershaw wins No. 200 in style as Dodgers blank Mets 5-0
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw delivered a vintage performance for his 200th win, pitching seven splendid…
Continue Reading Cubs score 4 in 8th, send Athletics to 6th straight loss
By BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit an RBI single to break a scoreless tie and ignite a four-run outburst in the…
Continue Reading Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — There were of course so many “firsts” for the Seattle Kraken in their postseason debut. First…
Continue Reading Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even series
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 38 points, Kevin Durant had 25 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Lowry scores 2 as Jets beat Golden Knights 5-1 in Game 1
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adam Lowry scored two goals and Blake Wheeler had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets…
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