West Virginia interim coach Josh Eilert turns his attention to retaining players
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia interim basketball coach Josh Eilert is turning his attention to keeping a…
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Canada coach John Herdman says governing body must quickly address its financial troubles
TORONTO (AP) — Men’s national team coach John Herdman says the Canadian Soccer Association must quicky address its financial troubles. Interim…
Continue Reading Reds call up Wong and Salazar, send Stoudt to Triple-A and designate Wynne for assignment
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Wong from Triple-A Louisville. The Reds also recalled…
Continue Reading Former Wisconsin WR Markus Allen won’t face charges if he meets terms of prosecution agreement
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Wisconsin wide receiver Markus Allen won’t have to face charges in connection with his April 29 arrest as long as he…
Continue Reading Kathy Rinaldi to leave as the captain of the US Billie Jean King Cup team after 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Kathy Rinaldi will leave her role as the captain of the U.S. team for the Billie Jean King Cup after this year’s finals. The U.S.…
Continue Reading Griner’s WNBA return a mixed bag, but experience in Russia helps her keep perspective
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — There was a time in Brittney Griner’s life when a mid-season coaching change might have been…
Continue Reading Ticket sales and anticipation are high ahead of Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi announced that he was joining Inter Miami in a move that stunned the soccer world and…
Continue Reading Swiatek overcomes fright from Maria to win on Bad Homburg Open debut
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Iga Swiatek has overcame a slow start before powering her way into the second round of the Bad Homburg Open. She beat…
Continue Reading Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan “Sudsie” Maharaj has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing…
Continue Reading Hawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source says
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have cleared significant salary cap space by agreeing to trade forward John…
Continue Reading Chicago Blackhawks acquire forward Taylor Hall in multiplayer trade with Boston Bruins
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Taylor Hall in a trade with the Boston Bruins. The Blackhawks…
Continue Reading Andrea Gaudenzi is re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour
LONDON (AP) — Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour. His second term will run through 2026. The ATP…
Continue Reading Bob Bradley fired by Toronto, which promotes Terry Dunfield to interim coach
TORONTO (AP) — Struggling Toronto FC has fired Bob Bradley, who doubled as the Major League Soccer team’s head coach and sporting director.…
Continue Reading Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music City on the NASCAR schedule means texts fly to see who’s spending an extra day…
Continue Reading From Yankees caps to unbuttoned jerseys, MLB is hoping fashion fuels interest in France
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Major League Baseball wants to grow in Europe and is looking for ways to connect with the local fans.…
Continue Reading Wimbledon champ Rybakina withdraws from Eastbourne citing viral illness
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the Eastbourne International citing a virus illness. Its just a…
Continue Reading Timberwolves, Naz Reid beat free agency by agreeing to 3-year, $42 million deal
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have kept center Naz Reid off the market by agreeing to terms on a…
Continue Reading Alcaraz replaces Djokovic at No. 1 ahead of Wimbledon. Swiatek stays atop the WTA
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Carlos Alcaraz has replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings. That change means the 20-year-old…
Continue Reading Orioles promote another top prospect, adding infielder Jordan Westburg
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have called up another of their top prospects. They selected the contract…
Continue Reading Italy coach explains why she left longtime captain Sara Gama off Women’s World Cup team
ROME (AP) — Italy coach Milena Bertolini says longtime captain Sara Gama was left off the squad for the Women’s World Cup purely “for…
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