The Philippines stun co-host New Zealand 1-0 to earn first ever Women’s World Cup win
By Ben Morse, Tara Subramaniam and Mayumi Maruyama, CNN (CNN) — The Philippines stunned New Zealand 1-0 to earn its first ever Women’s World…
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Timberwolves’ Kyle Anderson is set to play for China in FIBA World Cup
BEIJING (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves sixth man Kyle Anderson will play for China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup starting next month. Anderson…
Continue Reading Luxury group LVMH joins top-tier French sponsors of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
PARIS (AP) — The world’s biggest luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced a sponsorship deal with the 2024 Paris Olympics…
Continue Reading Braves land relievers Pierce Johnson and Taylor Hearn in trades with Rockies and Rangers
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The NL-leading Atlanta Braves added a pair of relievers to their injury plagued bullpen Monday,…
Continue Reading Denny Hamlin courts controversy, counts victories at Pocono after milestone 50th win in Cup
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Denny Hamlin became just the 15 driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win 50 races. He also…
Continue Reading BBC apologizes for reporter’s ‘inappropriate’ question to Morocco women’s team captain
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The BBC has apologized for an “inappropriate” question one of its reporters asked the captain of the Morocco…
Continue Reading Basketball blue bloods North Carolina and Kansas schedule regular-season games for 2024 and ’25
By The Associated Press Men’s college basketball traditional powers Kansas and North Carolina will play each other in regular-season games in 2024…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal submits world record $332 million bid for Kylian Mbappé, according to reports
By Ben Church and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Hilal has submitted a world-record bid of over $332 million (300…
Continue Reading Bills RB Nyheim Hines will miss the season after being hit by a jet ski, AP source says
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills will have to shelve plans to incorporate Nyheim Hines’ versatility into…
Continue Reading Dallas Stars extend Jim Nill’s contract less than a month after he wins GM of the year
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has signed a two-year contract extension. The deal comes less than a month after he was…
Continue Reading Friendship between Marcus Stroman and former Duke teammate-turned-rapper mike. grows over the years
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — When Mike Seander started making music, he used a closet in his apartment as a makeshift recording…
Continue Reading Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids structural damage to knee, AP source says
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson does not have structural damage to his…
Continue Reading FIFA wins at CAS in latest ruling of lengthy, multi-nation legal battle with soccer player agents
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA won the latest ruling of an international, multi-case fight with soccer player agents. Agents…
Continue Reading Morocco shifts focus to next game after a big loss in its Women’s World Cup debut
By CASSIDY HETTESHEIMER Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Morocco’s debut game at the Women’s World Cup ended in a 6-0 loss to…
Continue Reading Former England striker Trevor Francis, Britain’s first 1 million pound player, dies at 69
LONDON (AP) — Former England forward Trevor Francis has died. He was 69. Francis became Britain’s first 1 million pound player when he moved to…
Continue Reading ‘The gap is closing’ says Jamaica manager as Reggae Girlz impress at Women’s World Cup
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just five days into the 2023 Women’s World Cup and many of the tournament underdogs are already making a name for…
Continue Reading ‘The gap is closing.’ Why the underdogs are impressing at the Women’s World Cup
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just six days into the 2023 Women’s World Cup and many of the tournament underdogs are already making a name…
Continue Reading Ary Borges hits hat trick as Brazil beats Panama 4-0 at the Women’s World Cup
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Ary Borges has scored a hat trick as Brazil made a flying start at the Women’s World Cup by beating Panama 4-0. Borges…
Continue Reading Popp returns in scoring form for Germany at Women’s World Cup
By EMILY DOZIER Associated Press Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Alexandra Popp makes an impressive return to the international stage with a pair of…
Continue Reading China wins two gold medals at the swimming worlds. Americans finish 1-2 in women’s 200-meter medley
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — China dominated the second day of the swimming world championships by winning back-to-back…
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