McIlroy says he’d retire if LIV Golf was the only place to play
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy is laughing off a Saudi-backed idea that he and Tiger Woods own LIV Golf…
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Ons Jabeur is in a second consecutive Wimbledon final. She plays Marketa Vondrousova for the title
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There was a time — a year ago; six months ago, even — that Ons Jabeur might not…
Continue Reading Markéta Vondroušová reaches first Wimbledon final with straight sets victory over Elina Svitolina
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Markéta Vondroušová reached her first Wimbledon final after a scintillating performance against Ukrainian Elina…
Continue Reading Barcelona’s new defender Íñigo Martínez pledges to ‘work as hard as the next guy’
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Central defender Iñigo Martínez says he’s prepared to “work as hard as the next guy” for Barcelona. The 32-year-old…
Continue Reading Christopher Eubanks hoping to ‘ride this momentum out’ as his dream Wimbledon run comes to an end
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Christopher Eubanks’ thrilling run at Wimbledon has come to an end, but the American tennis star wants to…
Continue Reading ITF appoints Conchita Martínez as tournament director for Billie Jean King Cup finals
LONDON (AP) — Former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martínez has been named tournament director for the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Twelve national…
Continue Reading IOC declines to give Russia and Belarus formal invitations to Paris Olympics 1 year out
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC says Russia and Belarus won’t get a formal invitation to the 2024 Paris Olympics when more than 200…
Continue Reading Sheffield United makes 1st signing after Premier League return and Young joins Everton
LONDON (AP) — Sheffield United has made its first signing since returning to the Premier League by bringing in Tunisia international Anis Slimane…
Continue Reading Is Novak Djokovic the favorite at Wimbledon? Of course he is
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic will carry winning streaks of 33 matches in a row at Wimbledon and 26…
Continue Reading Christopher Eubanks hoping to ‘ride this momentum out’ as his dream Wimbledon run comes to an end
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Christopher Eubanks’ thrilling run at Wimbledon has come to an end, but the American tennis star wants to keep…
Continue Reading Famed ESPN analyst Dick Vitale diagnosed with vocal cord cancer
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — ESPN analyst Dick Vitale says he has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer. “I’m sorry to share that I received…
Continue Reading England soccer player Dele Alli was in rehab for 6 weeks after sleeping-pill addiction
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Dele Alli spent six weeks in rehab in the United States in a bid to deal with mental-health problems stemming from a…
Continue Reading Women’s tennis tour program provides education, exposure for female coaches
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Only 13 of the 200 highest-ranked players in women’s tennis work with a female…
Continue Reading Just 5% of women’s players at Wimbledon have a female coach. The tennis tour wants to change that
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Only six of the 128 women entered in singles at Wimbledon work with a female coach.…
Continue Reading Padel, a rapidly growing racket game, has designs on becoming an Olympic sport
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the world among amateurs and it’s also making big…
Continue Reading FIFA to lift Saudi club Al Nassr’s player registration ban when debt to Leicester is paid
ZURICH (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr will have its FIFA ban on registering new players lifted when it settles a debt…
Continue Reading Dutch sprinter Fabio Jakobsen abandons Tour de France. He’s still reeling from an early crash
ROANNE, France (AP) — Dutch sprinter Fabio Jakobsen has left the Tour de France ahead of Thursday’s 12th stage. He says it was impossible for him…
Continue Reading Carlos Alcaraz reveals the secret to controlling his nerves at Wimbledon: scream and smile
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — His nerves may have got the better of him at the French Open last month, but Carlos Alcaraz seems to have found a…
Continue Reading Man City gets $4.6 million from FIFA to top list of club payments from World Cup player fund
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Manchester City has topped the list of FIFA payments to clubs whose players were selected for the…
Continue Reading LeBron James announces he will return this fall for his 21st NBA season
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — After hinting at a possible retirement following a postseason loss in May, NBA superstar LeBron James has announced…
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