MLB experimenting with pearl white baseballs to rid sticky stuff problem
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Pristine white baseballs that would not require rubbing are under consideration by Major League…
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MLB open to consider increasing time on pitch clock in postseason
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will consider increasing time on the pitch clock for the…
Continue Reading Ex-Netherlands goalie Van der Sar ‘not in life-threatening danger’ but remains in intensive care
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The wife of former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says he remains in intensive care but is communicating and “not in…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer with 46 Slam semifinals and meets Jannik Sinner next at Wimbledon
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic has tied Roger Federer’s record of 46 men’s Grand Slam semifinals…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Wimbledon semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic had to be at his very best to get past Andrey Rublev on Tuesday, winning 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 in a…
Continue Reading Oakland Athletics start the process of applying to MLB for a move to Las Vegas
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have started the process of applying to Major League Baseball to move to Las…
Continue Reading John Calipari finally fills Kentucky roster after working longer for recruits and transfers
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Relief has replaced anxiety among Kentucky’s fan base: Wildcats coach John Calipari…
Continue Reading Following in mother’s footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home. It was a team photo of a USA…
Continue Reading With Wembanyama, other top picks out, NBA Summer League spotlight is for the taking
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama and many of the highest 2023 draft picks are out for the rest of the NBA Summer…
Continue Reading Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer renowned for filming inside massive waves, dies in surfing accident
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive,…
Continue Reading Ricciardo replaces De Vries at AlphaTauri in surprise return to F1 and will race at Hungarian GP
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo will make a shock return to Formula One at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix. The…
Continue Reading Stewart has Liberty one win away from spot in Commissioner’s Cup title game
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart has already won one Commissioner’s Cup championship. She hopes to get…
Continue Reading DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook lead a list of remaining NFL free agents ahead of training camp
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook lead a list of accomplished players who are still available a week before…
Continue Reading Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight in Saudi Arabia in October
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will fight Oct. 28 in Riyadh,…
Continue Reading Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player’s home in 2022
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies…
Continue Reading Longtime coach Jim Curtin, Philadelphia Union agree to a multi-year contract extension
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin has signed a multi-year contract extension that is guaranteed through 2026, the Major…
Continue Reading Unseeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina stuns world No. 1 Iga Świątek to reach Wimbledon semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Unseeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina stunned world No. 1 Iga Świątek on Tuesday, winning 7-5 6-7 6-2 in a Centre…
Continue Reading Bilbao sprints to first Tour de France stage win as Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey
ISSOIRE, France (AP) — Pello Bilbao has sprinted to his first Tour de France stage victory and also gained significant time in the overall…
Continue Reading Elina Svitolina has the Ukraine war and her baby in mind as she beats Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Elina Svitolina is back in her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2019. She got there…
Continue Reading A Greenpeace activist is fined for crash-landing a parachute in stadium before Germany-France match
BERLIN (AP) — A German surgeon has been ordered to pay a fine of $7,900 for parachuting into the stadium before a European Championship match in…
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