Defender Cesar Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea
MADRID (AP) — Veteran defender César Azpilicueta has joined Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea. The 33-year-old Spaniard signed a…
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Warriors acquire point guard Chris Paul, add guard Cory Joseph
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors finalized their trade with the Wizards for guard Chris Paul, sending forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and…
Continue Reading Jonas Blixt gets hot on back 9 at John Deere Classic, takes first-round lead with 62
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Jonas Blixt heated up on the back nine at TPC Deere Run, playing his last six holes in 6 under for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot…
Continue Reading Dick Sheridan, former N.C. State football coach, dies at 81
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dick Sheridan, who turned around the North Carolina State football program while leading the Wolfpack to six bowl appearances…
Continue Reading Whit Merrifield helps Toronto Blue Jays beat Chicago White Sox 5-4 for doubleheader sweep
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit two solo homers and Matt Chapman also connected, helping the Toronto Blue Jays…
Continue Reading Hawks sign 2nd-round draft pick Lundy, also sign 2-way player Norris
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have signed second-round draft pick Seth Lundy, the last of the team’s three draft picks to agree to deals.…
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Bend FC to open Futsal gym and indoor soccer training facility
Bend FC has secured 5,000 square feet of indoor training space, right next to the Bend Endurance Academy’s new building off Reed Market…
Continue Reading Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk trade
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Damian Lillard’s position has not and will not change: The seven-time All-Star wants to be…
Continue Reading Thai golfer disqualified at US Women’s Open when caddie uses rangefinder
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Thai golfer Natthakritta Vongtaveelap has been disqualified from the U.S. Women’s Open. The USGA discovered her…
Continue Reading Xiyu Janet Lin soaks up Pebble Beach views and shares lead with Hyo Joo Kim at US Women’s Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Xiyu Janet Lin and Hyo Joo Kim are tied for the lead in the first U.S. Women’s…
Continue Reading Celtics sign 2nd-round draft pick Jordan Walsh, forward Oshae Brissett
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have signed second-round draft pick Jordan Walsh and also reached a deal with former Pacers forward Oshae…
Continue Reading Guardians manager Francona honors Larry Doby’s legacy by writing Hall of Famer’s number 14 on cap
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians manager Terry Francona felt he needed to do something more to honor Larry Doby. On the…
Continue Reading Caratini 8th-inning homer lifts Brewers over Cubs 6-5, overcoming Bellinger’s 4 hits, 3 RBIs
By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking home run off Michael Fulmer in the eighth inning, and the…
Continue Reading Senzel saves run in 9th, homers leading off 10th and Reds beat Nationals 5-4 for sweep
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Senzel made a leaping catch against the right-field wall to save a run in the ninth…
Continue Reading Frances Tiafoe sends footwear message to Travis Scott at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Frances Tiafoe is still waiting on his sneakers from Travis Scott. The American tennis player advanced to the third round…
Continue Reading Kings sign captain Anze Kopitar to a 2-year extension worth $14 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have signed captain Anze Kopitar to a two-year extension worth $14 million. Kopitar is now under contract…
Continue Reading Minor league pitcher Santana suspended for positive drug test, 1 day after release from Cubs
NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent pitcher Welington Santana has been suspended for 56 games by Major League Baseball following a positive test under the…
Continue Reading Britney Spears says Wembanyama’s security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed…
Continue Reading Brooks Koepka accuses LIV teammate Matthew Wolff of quitting on the golf course
HERTFORDSHIRE, England (AP) — Brooks Koepka is accusing LIV Golf teammate Matthew Wolff of quitting on the course. Koepka is captain of Smash.…
Continue Reading Ex-NC State, Furman football coach Dick Sheridan dies at age 81
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State and Furman football coach Dick Sheridan has died at the age of 81. Sheridan’s son, Jon,…
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