Coach of Zambia Women’s World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct, report claims
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer A report in The Guardian newspaper says the coach of the Zambia team preparing to make its debut at the Women’s…
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Strikeout numbers are still stubbornly high in MLB despite rules changes
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball has made the games faster, the bases bigger and defense a little bit…
Continue Reading No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Twice, Iga Swiatek was a single point from exiting Wimbledon on Sunday, a single…
Continue Reading Paris Saint-Germain signs France defender Lucas Hernández from Bayern Munich
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has signed France defender Lucas Hernández from Bayern Munich on a five-year contract after a long spell on the…
Continue Reading Jamie MoCrazy nearly died in a skiing accident. Now, she wants to help others who have suffered traumatic brain injuries
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — No one expected Jamie MoCrazy to live after her fall. The chances of survival are slim when the brain starts…
Continue Reading Shericka Jackson becomes joint-fifth fastest woman of all time after winning women’s 100m at Jamaican championships
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Shericka Jackson produced a stunning performance at the Jamaican championships on Saturday as she ran a…
Continue Reading Underarm serve backfires as Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina loses thrilling five-set match to Holger Rune
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — When the outcome is success, a high-risk decision can look courageous and wise. But if it doesn’t go to plan,…
Continue Reading Luis Suárez, only Spanish man to win Ballon d’Or, has died
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Suárez Miramontes, the so-called “Golden Galician” who is the only Spanish man to win soccer’s most prestigious…
Continue Reading Chú, Yeimar lead Sounders to 3-2 victory over Whitecaps
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Léo Chú scored two second-half goals and Yeimar Gomez Andrade delivered the winner in stoppage time to rally…
Continue Reading Volkanovski beats Rodriguez with 3rd-round TKO for featherweight title in UFC 290
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alexander Volkanovski re-asserted himself as the featherweight champion with a technical…
Continue Reading Bouanga’s PK goal helps LAFC earn 1-1 draw with Earthquakes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dénis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick to help Los Angeles FC earn a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes.…
Continue Reading Blake Snell strikes out 11 in 6 shutout innings in the Padres’ 3-1 victory over the Mets
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Blake Snell allowed only one hit and struck out 11 in six shutout innings, Matthew Batten…
Continue Reading Boyd, Puig lead Galaxy to 3-1 victory over Union
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles got an early goal from Tyler Boyd, a late one from Riqui Puig and an own-goal from Philadelphia’s Olivier…
Continue Reading Ruiz directs Real Salt Lake to 4-0 win over Orlando City
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Pablo Ruiz had three assists as Real Salt Lake got goals from four different players in a 4-0 victory over Orlando City. Zac…
Continue Reading Galván’s PK goal lifts Rapids over Dallas 2-1 for 1st home win
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Braian Galván scored on a second-half penalty kick and the Colorado Rapids won at home for the first time this season,…
Continue Reading Driussi propels Austin to 4-1 victory over Minnesota United
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sebastián Driussi scored a pair of goals, the first one on a penalty kick, and Austin FC breezed to a 4-1 victory over…
Continue Reading Kornieck’s 90th-minute goal gives Wave 2-2 draw with Spirit
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Taylor Kornieck scored on a header in the 90th minute to pull the San Diego Wave into a 2-2 draw with the Washington Spirit in the…
Continue Reading Dodgers’ Betts hits 10th leadoff homer to tie major league mark for most in first half of season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star Mookie Betts has hit his 10th leadoff homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, tying him for the most in the first half in…
Continue Reading Betts ties MLB record with 10th leadoff homer in first half to help Dodgers rout Angels 10-5
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star Mookie Betts hit his 10th leadoff homer — tying the most in the first half in major…
Continue Reading NBA unveils new in-season tournament set to debut in November
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The National Basketball Association on Saturday unveiled the format and groups for its in-season tournament set to…
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