French club Monaco hires Adi Hütter as its new coach
MONACO (AP) — French club Monaco has hired Adi Hütter as its new coach on a two-year contract. Hütter replaces Belgian coach Philippe Clement,…
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An elite runner in a 10K race took a wrong turn meters from the finish. It cost her thousands in prize money
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Senbere Teferi looked to be mere seconds away from defending her Peachtree Road Race title. That is, until she took…
Continue Reading Ex-Scotland rugby player dies in paragliding accident while in S. Africa to watch son at tournament
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A former Scotland rugby player was killed in a paragliding accident in South Africa while there to watch his son…
Continue Reading Brazil’s Neymar fined $3.3 million for illegal artificial lake at mansion outside Rio
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer star Neymar was fined more than $3.3 million for violating local…
Continue Reading US Women’s Open heads to Pebble Beach for the first time
By The Associated Press The biggest tournament in women’s golf is going to one of America’s most famous courses. The U.S. Women’s…
Continue Reading What Roger Federer did next: 20-time grand slam champion reflects on coaching his children, the impact of his charity work and that emotional retirement
Exclusive by Christina Macfarlane and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The chance to be coached by Roger Federer would surely be a dream come true for…
Continue Reading Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer has received a standing ovation of 1 1/2 minutes from spectators and…
Continue Reading Transfer news: Brentford signs Nathan Collins for club record fee
AP Soccer Writer Nathan Collins has become Brentford’s record signing after completing a transfer from Premier League rival Wolverhampton.…
Continue Reading Princess Kate takes her seat in Royal Box at Wimbledon, right next to Roger Federer
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, had the best seat in the house Tuesday on Centre Court…
Continue Reading Teenager Aldrich Potgieter shoots rare par-four hole-in-one in PGA Tour qualifier – not that he saw it
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — As special as holes in one are, they almost always have one thing in common: they arrive on – typically short…
Continue Reading Andy Murray gets a win at rainy Wimbledon and a thumbs-up from Roger Federer
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer and Andy Murray have provided the highlights on a rainy Day 2 at…
Continue Reading Borussia Dortmund signs Felix Nmecha despite misgivings over social media posts
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund has signed midfielder Felix Nmecha from league rival Wolfsburg despite misgivings over homophobic and…
Continue Reading How to play alongside crocodiles, snakes and kangaroos: Golf, Aussie-style
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A ball flies down the fairway, watched by a mob of kangaroos with passing interest. In a nearby water hazard, a…
Continue Reading Brazil soccer star Neymar fined $3.5 million for environmental offense
Story by Reuters (Reuters) — Brazilian authorities said on Monday that soccer star Neymar was fined 16 million reais ($3.33 million) for…
Continue Reading Polish climber dies after scaling Pakistan’s ‘killer mountain,’ Nanga Parbat
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say a Polish climber has died after scaling Nanga Parbat, one of the world’s tallest mountains. Local…
Continue Reading Japan court finds consultant guilty of taking bribes in sprawling Tokyo Olympics trial
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — One of several Japanese officials charged in a widespread bribery scandal involving Tokyo Olympic…
Continue Reading Snell helps quiet Ohtani and Trout; Bogaerts hits 3-run shot in Padres’ 10-3 win over Angels
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Blake Snell helped keep All-Star sluggers Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the ballpark, and…
Continue Reading Muncy homers, Roberts gets 700th win as manager in Dodgers’ 5-2 victory over Pirates
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy hit his 19th homer of the season, and Los Angeles defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 to…
Continue Reading RodrÃguez delivers in 4-run 9th against All-Star closer Doval as Mariners beat Giants 6-5
By HENRY SCHULMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Julio RodrÃguez hit a two-run double in a four-run ninth inning against All-Star closer…
Continue Reading Mike Trout has a broken left wrist. It’s not known if the Angels star needs surgery
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels has a broken left wrist and has been…
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