Chicago Red Stars dismiss GM for ‘lapse of judgement’
CHICAGO (AP) — The general manager of the Chicago Red Stars has been fired for a “lapse of judgement” after just more than a year in the…
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Bucks hope coaching change can ‘unlock some more potential’
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The Milwaukee Bucks want their postseasons to match the success of their regular seasons. That pretty much…
Continue Reading 19 horses to tangle in wide-open 149th Kentucky Derby
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten in the days before the…
Continue Reading Ryan Newman to return to Cup Series with Rick Ware Racing
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Ryan Newman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time in nearly two years after Rick Ware Racing said Friday…
Continue Reading Auburn lands ex-Michigan State QB Payton Thorne
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne is headed to Auburn. Auburn announced the signing of the two-year Spartans…
Continue Reading Pavon maintains lead after 2nd round of Italian Open
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Matthieu Pavon has held onto the lead following the second round of the Italian Open. The Frenchman seeks his…
Continue Reading Matt Harvey, the Mets’ ‘Dark Knight,’ retires at 34
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Harvey announced Friday he’s retiring from baseball after a nine-year pitching career highlighted by his time as the Mets’…
Continue Reading South Carolina adds JUCO player of year in Sakima Walker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is adding junior college player of the year Sakima Walker to her…
Continue Reading Commanders releasing oft-injured center Chase Roullier
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have released center Chase Roullier with a post-June 1 designation. The move made that…
Continue Reading After Rich Strike, Derby long shots could get 2nd look
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rich Strike’s stunning upset victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby as a…
Continue Reading Tennis player Crepatte banned 3 years in match-fixing case
LONDON (AP) — French tennis player Baptiste Crepatte has been banned for three years because of match-fixing. The International Tennis Integrity…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi apologizes to Paris Saint-Germain and teammates following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
By Matt Foster, CNN Lionel Messi apologized to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates on Friday after taking an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia and…
Continue Reading Sterling looks for respect against veteran Cejudo in UFC 288
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Former two-division world champion Henry Cejudo has come out of retirement to fight…
Continue Reading Alcaraz celebrates 20th birthday with return to Madrid final
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has celebrated his 20th birthday by returning to the Madrid Open final after beating Borna Coric in straight sets. The…
Continue Reading Nadal to miss Italian Open as well due to hip injury
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says he won’t be able to play the Italian Open either as he remains hampered by a nagging hip injury. The 22-time…
Continue Reading UEFA details new cup final security plans after Paris chaos
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA was widely blamed this year for security failures at the chaotic and life-threatening 2022…
Continue Reading US fullback Joe Scally growing up fast in German league
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Joe Scally arrived in Germany just after his 18th birthday in the depths of a…
Continue Reading Jackson Mahomes, brother of NFL superstar Patrick, arrested and charged with sexual battery
By Ben Morse, CNN Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of NFL superstar Patrick, was arrested and charged with sexual battery on Wednesday, according…
Continue Reading Soccer title races in Ukraine, Turkey defy off-field dangers
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Forget about Manchester City and Barcelona for a moment and consider the Ukrainian and Turkish…
Continue Reading Skinner scratched from Kentucky Derby; field of 19 to run
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Skinner has become the latest horse to be scratched from the Kentucky Derby. Trainer John…
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