FIFA official Fatma Samoura leaving after 7 years as pioneering woman in soccer
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura is leaving after seven years as the highest profile woman…
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Amid own uncertain future, Mbappé hits out at treatment of Messi in France
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer Kylian Mbappé’s has hit out at the treatment of Lionel Messi during his time at Paris Saint-Germain…
Continue Reading Panthers’ injury issues from Stanley Cup Final will carry into next season
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Reminders of this run to the Stanley Cup Final will be everywhere when next season starts for…
Continue Reading Brewers sign former Red Sox outfielder Raimel Tapia
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Outfielder Raimel Tapia has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers just a few days after the Boston Red Sox released him. Tapia was…
Continue Reading Uber driver Berry Henson set for first major appearance after qualifying for US Open
By Jack Bantock and Dan Moriarty, CNN (CNN) — In various households across the Palm Springs area this week, some Californians will have seen…
Continue Reading Reds prospect Elly De La Cruz still soaring after incredible big league debut
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elly De La Cruz turned some heads when he not only homered in his first big league series…
Continue Reading James Milner joining Brighton after departure from Liverpool
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Milner is joining Brighton on a free transfer after his departure from Liverpool. The versatile 37-year-old…
Continue Reading LSU’s Skenes closing in on strikeout record as Tigers head to College World Series
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU’s first trip to the College World Series since 2017 means right-hander Paul…
Continue Reading Oakland Athletics fans stage reverse boycott in protest of ownership
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Just hours after Nevada took a big step toward approving the Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, A’s…
Continue Reading John Hollins, former Chelsea player and manager, dies at 76
LONDON (AP) — Former Chelsea player and manager John Hollins has died. He was 76. Chelsea announced the death of the former midfielder and…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane could be soccer’s biggest transfer stories this summer
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kylian Mbappe’s decision not to take up the option of a 12-month extension on his…
Continue Reading Olympic swimming medalist Sarah Wellbrock of Germany retires because of health issues
BERLIN (AP) — Olympic swimming bronze medalist Sarah Wellbrock says she is retiring from the sport a year before the Paris Games because of…
Continue Reading Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications, autopsy finds
CNN By Jamiel Lynch and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth,…
Continue Reading Real Madrid completes signing of Bellingham, describing him as one of soccer’s ‘biggest talents’
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from…
Continue Reading New Spain coach expects improved ‘La Roja’ in Final Four of Nations League
ENSCHEDE, Netherlands (AP) — New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente arrives at the Final Four of the Nations League expecting to see an improved version…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal drops out of the world’s top 100 for first time in 20 years
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal has dropped out of the world’s top 100 for the first time in 20 years as he continues to recover…
Continue Reading Wimbledon prize money up more than 11%, winners of singles to get $3M each
LONDON (AP) — The total prize money at Wimbledon this year will rise by more than 11% to 44.7 million pounds ($56.5 million). It is an increase of…
Continue Reading Fresh off 2nd back surgery in 13 months, Mark Stone captains Vegas to Stanley Cup
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Mark Stone was presented the Stanley Cup by Commissioner Gary Bettman as captain of the Vegas Golden Knights. He…
Continue Reading Original Golden Knights key part of Vegas’ Stanley Cup run
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bruce Cassidy has been the Golden Knights’ coach for only a year, but he knows full well the…
Continue Reading Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer Images of players are being used in sportsbook advertisements. Sportsbook branding has prominent placement in…
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