Redemption for Roglič as he closes in on Giro d’Italia title despite mechanical problem
MONTE LUSSARI, Italy (AP) — Primož Roglič has all but secured the Giro d’Italia title by overtaking leader Geraint Thomas on the penultimate…
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Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MONACO (AP) — Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen produced a superb final lap to take pole…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich wins 11th straight Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund draws on dramatic final day
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Borussia Dortmund spurned a golden opportunity to become Bundesliga champion and snap Bayern Munich’s decade-long…
Continue Reading Unseeded Nicolás Jarry beats Grigor Dimitrov in 2 sets to win Geneva Open title
GENEVA (AP) — Unseeded Nicolás Jarry has raced past Grigor Dimitrov to win the Geneva Open final 7-6 (1), 6-1. The former No. 3-ranked Dimitrov…
Continue Reading Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres ended a lengthy wait by signing Ryan Johnston to a two-year, entry level…
Continue Reading Germany beats US in overtime to set up final against Canada at ice hockey worlds
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Germany has upset the United States in overtime to set up a final against Canada at ice hockey world championship. Frederik…
Continue Reading Everton’s fight to avoid relegation gets prominent place in NBC’s Premier League coverage
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer NBC’s Premier League team is used to covering the pomp and circumstance of the champions lifting the trophy on…
Continue Reading Bayern strikes late to snatch Bundesliga title from Dortmund
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Jamal Musiala has scored in the 89th minute to fire Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title with a…
Continue Reading Magnus Carlsen wins tournament as he makes return to chess without world champion title
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Magnus Carlsen returned to the highest levels of chess and winning ways after he enjoyed a break from the sport to…
Continue Reading Luton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
CNN By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City,…
Continue Reading Deaths and tragedy from 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Johnny Rutherford and Gordon Johncock delivered spectacular results at the 1973 Indianapolis…
Continue Reading Luton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
CNN By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City,…
Continue Reading Luton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City, Saturday’s…
Continue Reading Father knows best: Keith Tkachuk’s words came at just the right time for Panthers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Keith Tkachuk never played a game for the Florida Panthers and hadn’t recorded an assist at…
Continue Reading Disgusted by racism targeting soccer’s Vinícius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him
By DAVID BILLER Associated Press SAO GONCALO, Brazil (AP) — The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic,…
Continue Reading New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada’s cost at $380 million
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics are asking Nevada for $380 million for a…
Continue Reading Soler homers in 4th straight game, powers Marlins to 6-2 victory over Angels
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jorge Soler homered for the fourth straight game and the Miami Marlins snapped the Angels’…
Continue Reading McCutchen sparks record-tying home run barrage as Pirates sink Mariners 11-6
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan of attack against talented…
Continue Reading Ukraine soccer league set for a title-deciding game in a remarkable, war-hit season
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two soccer teams exiled from cities in war-battered eastern Ukraine play each other Sunday in the…
Continue Reading Sale stars again on mound, Red Sox snap skid by beating Diamondbacks 7-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Sale threw five strong innings, Kiké Hernández smacked a two-run homer and the Boston Red…
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