Yankees hire TV analyst Sean Casey as hitting coach to replace fired Dillon Lawson
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Sean Casey was hired as hitting coach of the struggling New York Yankees, a day after the team…
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Flyers sign defenseman York and agree with forward Cates on 2-year contracts
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Cam York to a two-year contract and agreed to terms with forward Noah Cates on a…
Continue Reading Jabeur reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, where defending champion Rybakina awaits
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ons Jabeur is getting another shot at Elena Rybakina a year after losing to her in the…
Continue Reading Czech defender David Jurásek completes transfer to Benfica on 5-year deal
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic defender David Jurásek has completed a transfer from Slavia Prague to Portugal champion Benfica on a five-year…
Continue Reading Yzerman finally makes splash, acquiring DeBrincat to give rebuilding Red Wings a boost
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Steve Yzerman made a major move to give the rebuildng Detroit Red Wings a desperately needed boost.…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic plays at Wimbledon with the number ’23’ printed on his white tennis shoes
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s white tennis shoes with the green “23” printed on the heel might have to be replaced soon. The…
Continue Reading Wimbledon won’t be making announcements on handshake etiquette despite booing
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wimbledon is staying out of the politics of handshakes. Elina Svitolina of Ukraine had urged tennis authorities to…
Continue Reading Spurs decide that Wembanyama’s Summer League is over after 2 games
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first and likely last Summer League is over. The San Antonio Spurs have…
Continue Reading Byron emerging as NASCAR’s next star after moving to points lead with 4th win of 2023
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon says he is worried about the growth of NASCAR.…
Continue Reading After Bayern Munich links, Kane will hold talks with new Spurs boss Postecoglou
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer It is back to work for Harry Kane this week when he returns to Tottenham for preseason training after links with…
Continue Reading Jaguars sign coach Doug Pederson’s son, Josh, to compete for a roster spot during camp
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson’s son is the team’s newest tight end. The Jaguars signed Josh Pederson…
Continue Reading British Open Guide: How to watch, where it’s played, who’s the favorite
By The Associated Press Golf’s major championship season comes to a close at the British Open. It’s the last chance of the year for Rory…
Continue Reading Kentucky will roll out sports betting for retail on Sept. 7, in time for the start of NFL season
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Kentucky racing officials have approved a rollout for sports betting, which will take effect when the NFL season…
Continue Reading Yankees’ Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen will start the MLB All-Star Game
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Gerrit Cole had starting the All-Star Game on his baseball bucket list. “I’ve always been…
Continue Reading Tim Tebow will be part of ownership team bringing hockey to Lake Tahoe, ECHL says
STATELINE, Nevada (AP) — The ECHL says Tim Tebow will be part of an ownership group bringing an expansion hockey team to Lake Tahoe. The league, in…
Continue Reading Carolina Panthers inducting Julius Peppers, Muhsin Muhammad into Hall of Honor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers announced they’re inducting defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad into…
Continue Reading American Christopher Eubanks upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas to keep Wimbledon dream run alive
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Not too long ago, Christopher Eubanks had doubts about his professional tennis career, taking a job as a…
Continue Reading Ex-Juventus president Andrea Agnelli banned for another 16 months
ROME (AP) — Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has been banned from soccer for another 16 months after he was charged with fraud for the way…
Continue Reading Megan Rapinoe says US has ‘weaponized’ women’s sports against trans people, ‘trying to legislate away people’s full humanity’
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Be it the issues of LGBTQ+ rights or equal pay, US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star Megan Rapinoe has never been…
Continue Reading Georgia Tech’s Eubanks stuns Tsitsipas at Wimbledon to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Chris Eubanks has reached the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament for the first…
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