Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to Boston
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics finally found cohesion between their defense and offense in their Game 4 win,…
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Judge denies bond for ex-Alabama basketball player Darius Miles on capital murder charge
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, who is facing a capital murder charge related to…
Continue Reading Jayhawks’ Kevin McCullar Jr returning for last season of eligibility
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Kevin McCullar Jr. said Wednesday that he will return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely…
Continue Reading New Packers safety Jonathan Owens ready to compete after returning from wedding
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Owens is showing he can tackle major life changes as adroitly as he brings down…
Continue Reading NCAA survey shows 58% of 18- to 22-year-olds are wagering; athlete-only study is set for fall
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer More than half of the respondents to an NCAA-commissioned survey of 18- to 22-year-olds acknowledged placing sports…
Continue Reading A’s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a preliminary…
Continue Reading Veteran defender Jordi Alba leaving Barcelona this summer
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain left-back Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona this summer after 11 years with the Catalan club. The 34-year-old Alba and…
Continue Reading After years of struggling, AJ Foyt Racing has cars to contend in Indianapolis 500
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A.J. Foyt Racing is one of the underdogs of Gasoline Alley. It has been turning heads in the…
Continue Reading Dainese wins 17th stage as Thomas keeps Giro d’Italia lead
CAORLE, Italy (AP) — Local rider Alberto Dainese won the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia in a mass sprint that was decided in a photo finish…
Continue Reading A.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife’s death
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer WALLER, Texas (AP) — A.J. Foyt has defied death more times than anyone count. From killer bees and capsized…
Continue Reading Alex Bowman cleared to return to NASCAR competition at Charlotte
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Alex Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway…
Continue Reading A.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife’s death
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer WALLER, Texas (AP) — A.J. Foyt was 15 when a boat that he and two friends were riding in capsized in a storm.…
Continue Reading Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600, Formula One Grand Prix highlight jam-packed Memorial Day weekend
Auto racing’s biggest weekend looms with the 107th Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 in NASCAR and Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix. Alex…
Continue Reading Dortmund signs defender Mats Hummels to 1-year contract extension
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German league leader Borussia Dortmund has signed defender Mats Hummels to a one-year contract extension ahead of a game…
Continue Reading Nuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — It took 3,787 regular-season games and 29 trips to the playoffs, countless ripoffs of rainbow…
Continue Reading Southgate questions whether Toney’s ban is best way to rehabilitate striker
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer England coach Gareth Southgate has questioned whether the eight-month suspension handed to Ivan Toney for breaching…
Continue Reading German soccer clubs reject selling stake in media rights to investors
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German soccer clubs have rejected a proposal to sell a one-eighth share of future worldwide media rights to investors in…
Continue Reading PSV coach Van Nistelrooy resigns with 1 match left to play in Dutch league
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Ruud van Nistelrooy has resigned as PSV Eindhoven coach with only one match left to play this season. The Dutch club…
Continue Reading Southampton manager Rubén Sellés to leave at end of season after relegation
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton manager Rubén Sellés will not have his contract renewed when it expires at the end of the season…
Continue Reading Police ban traveling fans ahead of Greek Cup final over fears of violence
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police have issued a ban on traveling fans ahead of the Greek Cup final later today because of fears of violence. It comes…
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