PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The PGA Tour is sending two leading figures to next week’s Senate panel reviewing its surprise business agreement with the…
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Novak Djokovic takes on grass-drying duties during first-round victory at Wimbledon
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic had a brief stint as a groundsman during his first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday, using his…
Continue Reading Alexia Putellas is back in time for the Women’s World Cup as Spain looks for glory
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alexia Putellas heads to the Women’s World Cup after winning back-to-back Ballon…
Continue Reading A new women’s hockey league launches in January. There’s plenty of work to do before then
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Jayna Hefford gets goose bumps thinking about what it will be like when the puck drops in January on a new…
Continue Reading Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves agree on max contract extension
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear. They’re going to build around Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia lures another soccer star as Steven Gerrard agrees to manage Al-Ettifaq
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Saudi Arabia has landed another soccer icon after Liverpool great Steven Gerrard was hired as manager of Al-Ettifaq. The…
Continue Reading Philipsen wins third stage of the Tour de France, Yates keeps overall lead
BAYONNE, France (AP) — Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen has won the third stage of the Tour de France in a bunched sprint while Adam Yates kept the…
Continue Reading Flyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to a 1-year deal while the Leafs add Max Domi
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Philadelphia Flyers have signed veteran defenseman Marc Staal to a $1.1 million contract for next season. Staal…
Continue Reading ‘I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you’: Ryan Mallett’s girlfriend pens emotional Facebook tribute
By Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — The girlfriend of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who died last week in an apparent drowning off a Florida…
Continue Reading Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
MILAN (AP) — Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining…
Continue Reading Russians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continues
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Players from Russia and Belarus are back competing at Wimbledon a year after they…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic uses his towel at Wimbledon to help dry the Centre Court grass after a rain delay
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic literally took matters into his own hands on the wet Wimbledon grass…
Continue Reading Roger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Not to compete. He’ll be feted for his…
Continue Reading Rafa BenÃtez says he had more than 20 offers before taking coaching job with Celta Vigo
VIGO, Spain (AP) — Rafa BenÃtez has been introduced as Celta Vigo coach. He says he accepted the Spanish club’s offer because he wanted to be…
Continue Reading Florida takes 1st public step toward a $400M-plus renovation to its aging and iconic Swamp
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Swamp is getting a makeover. It’s a significant overhaul that’s expected to cost…
Continue Reading Horst-Dieter Höttges, who won the 1974 World Cup with West Germany, dies at 79
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Former West Germany soccer player Horst-Dieter Höttges has died. He was 79. Höttges was a member of the West Germany team…
Continue Reading 75-year-old Roy Hodgson signs a 1-year contract to manage Crystal Palace in the Premier League
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Roy Hodgson was rewarded for saving Crystal Palace from relegation last season with a…
Continue Reading Marathon runner Titus Ekiru, 6th fastest of all-time, charged and faces 10-year ban in doping case
MONACO (AP) — Marathon runner Titus Ekiru faces a 10-year ban in a doping investigation centered on the race that currently ranks him as the…
Continue Reading ‘Spirit of cricket’ called into question after fiery confrontation between players and fans results in suspensions
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is institution that says it’s responsible for the “custodianship of the laws of…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami contract worth between $50 to $60 million per year, according to club’s part-owner
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is to earn between $50 and $60 million per year when he joins Inter Miami,…
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