Mickelson relieved to make PGA Championship cut after 2nd-round struggles
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Mickelson acknowledges he played poorly in the opening two rounds of the PGA…
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Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back who left the game to become an activist and actor, has died at age 87
By Steve Almasy and Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Jim Brown, the transcendent athlete-actor-activist who ran roughshod over the NFL and its record…
Continue Reading Defending champ Finland routs Hungary, Germany beats Austria at ice hockey worlds
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Defending champion Finland has produced a five-goal final period to rout newcomer Hungary 7-1 at the ice hockey world…
Continue Reading Juventus in more legal trouble from probe into player salaries
ROME (AP) — Juventus is in more legal trouble after the Italian soccer federation charged the club and seven former team directors with alleged…
Continue Reading Former All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez back in major leagues with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Former All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez is back in the major leagues, this time with the New York Mets. Sánchez’s contract was…
Continue Reading Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena. Whether on the field, as a Hollywood film hero…
Continue Reading ‘One of us’: Club pro Michael Block scores one for working man at PGA Championship
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — PGA club professional Michael Block is making noise at the PGA Championship. The 46-year-old…
Continue Reading Ganassi, Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson in contract stalemate
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson’s life changed dramatically when he won last year’s…
Continue Reading Chargers add depth to defensive line with signing of Nick Williams
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed Nick Williams on Friday, which adds some depth to their defensive line. Williams played…
Continue Reading Millions ditched cars for bikes during the pandemic. These cities want the habit to stick
By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press MONTREAL (AP) — In the agonies of the virus that upended most of the world, millions of people from Bogota to…
Continue Reading Bobby Rahal wants son Graham with IndyCar team next year and beyond
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Graham Rahal said this week that “anything is on the table” when it comes to his future,…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Kalinina dedicates win to homeland after beating a Russian to reach Rome final
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina has beaten Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 at the Italian…
Continue Reading Kyle Dubas out as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs after 5 seasons
TORONTO (AP) — Brendan Shanahan started the week wanting to keep Kyle Dubas in the fold. A stunning, roller-coaster five days culminated with the…
Continue Reading After 27 years, NASCAR returns to once-abandoned North Wilkesboro Speedway for All-Star race
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — After 27 years, NASCAR is returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the All-Star race…
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Fishing Report: Flies hatching on the Deschutes
This week, NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest says it’s the time of year for the Deschutes River salmon fly…
Continue Reading Rubio wins much-altered 13th stage, Thomas stays in Giro lead
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Einer Rubio has won a shortened 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia for his first victory in a Grand Tour. Geraint…
Continue Reading ‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since…
Continue Reading NBA Playoffs: LeBron James proves he is human after missing an easy dunk in LA Lakers Game 2 loss to Denver Nuggets
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James proved he is human after all as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to a 108-103 Game 2 playoff loss…
Continue Reading NHL Players’ Association promotes Ron Hainsey to assistant executive director
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL Players’ Association has promoted Ron Hainsey to assistant executive director. The retired defenseman joined the union…
Continue Reading Steelers sign backup QB Mitch Trubisky to new 3-year deal, fortifying position behind Kenny Pickett
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky to a three-year contract. Trubisky was about to enter the…
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