Stars set solid foundation in DeBoer debut with core group intact for next season
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars set a promising foundation in their first season with coach Pete DeBoer.…
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SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — A month highlighted by gambling-related firings and potential NCAA infractions in…
Continue Reading Champion UConn gets Newton back at NBA draft deadline; Kentucky’s Tshiebwe stays in
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Wednesday marked the deadline for players who were early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and return to…
Continue Reading Italy, Nigeria and Brazil advance to Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals; Argentina, England out
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Italy, Nigeria, Colombia and a 10-man Brazil lineup have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup.…
Continue Reading Rogers, Marisnick lead Tigers over Rangers 3-2
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Jake Marisnick followed with a…
Continue Reading Seattle Kraken sign GM Ron Francis to 3-year extension through 2026-27 season
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Cubs’ Steele leaves start against Rays because of left forearm tightness
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele exited Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings because of left forearm…
Continue Reading Top MLB prospects Crews, Skenes lead LSU into NCAA tournament
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When 6-foot-6, 247-pound right-hander Paul Skenes steps on the mound at LSU’s Alex…
Continue Reading Tigers’ Riley Greene on injured list with left leg stress fracture
DETROIT (AP) — Centerfielder Riley Greene was put on the 10-day injured list by the Detroit Tigers because of a stress fracture in his left leg.…
Continue Reading Dream 2nd year standout Rhyne Howard aims to be WNBA’s next ‘generational talent’
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard isn’t willing to rest on her first-year WNBA honors with the Atlanta…
Continue Reading Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as team’s new general manager
TORONTO (AP) — Brad Treliving is the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team made the announcement Wednesday, less than two weeks…
Continue Reading Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are evaluating their next steps after falling in the Eastern…
Continue Reading NBA Finals preview capsule: Breaking down the Nuggets vs the Heat
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer The Denver Nuggets have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. The Miami Heat are here…
Continue Reading Need directions to the All England Club? Roland Garros? Roger Federer can guide you on Waze
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Roger Federer knows a thing or two — or 20 — about making one’s way to a Grand Slam championship. Now the…
Continue Reading Belichick: Pats have ‘moved on’ after losing 2 workout days for NFL rules violation
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Bill Belichick says the team has moved on after losing two days of…
Continue Reading Former Broncos kicker Brandon McManus hoping for ‘equally great run’ with Jaguars
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brandon McManus started planning for the next chapter of his NFL career years ago.…
Continue Reading Fan voting starts for MLB All-Star Game in Seattle on July 11
NEW YORK (AP) — Online voting began Wednesday for starters in Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game at Seattle on July 11. An individual may…
Continue Reading Mikael Ymer fined about $40K after default for hitting umpire stand with racket
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer has been docked a total of about $40,000 after being…
Continue Reading Elina Svitolina and husband Gaël Monfils are having quite a time at the French Open
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Elina Svitolina came from behind to beat Storm Hunter at the French Open – just one day after watching…
Continue Reading Aaron Rodgers’ tweaked calf is ‘fine’; Jets hope QB will fully practice Friday
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers could be back fully practicing with the New York Jets on Friday…
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