American boat 11th Hour Racing declared winner of around-the-world Ocean Race
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer The U.S.-based 11th Hour Racing Team has won the around-the-world Ocean Race. A jury awarded the hobbled sloop the…
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Tony Kanaan to stay with Arrow McLaren in hybrid role for IndyCar program
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Tony Kanaan is remaining with Arrow McLaren in a new hybrid role after stepping away from driving following the…
Continue Reading PSG will start its French title defense with a home game against Lorient
The French soccer league says Paris Saint-Germain will begin its title defense with a home game against Lorient on the weekend of Aug. 12-13. The…
Continue Reading United States winger Weah has medical test at Juventus ahead of potential transfer from Lille
TURIN, Italy (AP) — United States winger Tim Weah has been welcomed by about 100 enthusiastic Juventus fans as he arrived for his medical test…
Continue Reading Liverpool great Robbie Fowler heads to Saudi Arabia as coach of Al-Qadisiyah
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been hired as coach of Saudi Arabian team Al-Qadisiyah. This summer has seen…
Continue Reading Man United agrees to $69 million deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, AP sources
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has agreed to sign midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea for $69…
Continue Reading Terry Francona returns but will not manage Guardians against Royals
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Guardians manager Terry Francona was back at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday for their finale…
Continue Reading Prosecutors drop Varsity Blues charges against 2 parents after appeals court ruling
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are dropping charges against two parents whose convictions in the…
Continue Reading Sexual assault laws inspired by Larry Nassar’s abuse are signed by Michigan’s governor
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills that will create stricter…
Continue Reading Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Draymond Green and Kyrie Irving are among the top players to watch when NBA free agency begins Friday. While the…
Continue Reading Security increased for Wimbledon after series of protests at sports events in Britain
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The All England Club has increased its security plans for Wimbledon in coordination with London police and other agencies…
Continue Reading Former Olympic gold medal cyclist convicted in German child sex abuse case
BERLIN (AP) — A former champion cyclist who won two gold medals at the 1976 Olympics has been convicted by a German court in a child sexual abuse…
Continue Reading Caroline Wozniacki is returning to tennis 3 years after retiring. She will get a US Open wild card
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Caroline Wozniacki says that she is returning to competition three years after she retired from professional…
Continue Reading The already hectic NBA offseason now poised for free agents to make moves
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer It’s already been a busy offseason for player movement in the NBA. Now free agency begins Friday evening.…
Continue Reading Caroline Wozniacki plans return to tennis at US Open three years after retiring from the sport
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Caroline Wozniacki, a former world No. 1 and the 2018 Australian Open champion, has announced she’s returning to…
Continue Reading With small markets and small payrolls, the AL and NL Centrals are lagging again
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians have been below .500 since late April. The Cincinnati Reds top the NL…
Continue Reading Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina are the defending champions
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Play begins at Wimbledon on Monday at the All England Club. It is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held on grass…
Continue Reading Kari Jalonen fired as coach of Czech national team after poor result at world championship
PRAGUE (AP) — Finnish coach Kari Jalonen has been fired by the Czech ice hockey association after the national team’s poor result at the world…
Continue Reading France’s highest administrative court says the soccer federation can ban headscarves in matches
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer France’s highest administrative jurisdiction says the country’s soccer federation is entitled to ban…
Continue Reading World Cup winner N’Golo Kanté buys small club in Belgium
BRUSSELS (AP) — N’Golo Kanté is taking over third-division Belgian team Royal Excelsior Virton. The move was announced by the club in a…
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