US and Canada reach semifinals at hockey worlds, Germany and Latvia also advance
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to set up a semifinal game against Germany at the ice hockey world…
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Shields to fight Cornejo after Gabriels removed due to Voluntary Anti-Doping Association results
DETROIT (AP) — Claressa Shields has a new opponent for her marquee fight in the Motor City. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and women’s…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh Steelers eye playing regular-season NFL game in Ireland
DUBLIN (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have long-term plans to play a regular-season NFL game in Ireland. They touched down in Dublin days after the…
Continue Reading Indianapolis 500 renaissance marked by brisk ticket sales, fewer empty seats at vast racetrack
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Doug Boles grew up revering the colorful, flavor of race day at the Indianapolis 500. Back…
Continue Reading Police in El Salvador arrest soccer club officials after deadly stampede
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Police in El Salvador have arrested the president of soccer club Alianza, as well as other club officials and…
Continue Reading Heat downgrade Gabe Vincent to out for Game 5 with sprained ankle
BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat will be without starting point guard Gabe Vincent for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston…
Continue Reading Thomas celebrates 37th birthday by retaining Giro lead; Roglic into 2nd
VAL DI ZOLDO, Italy (AP) — Geraint Thomas celebrated his 37th birthday with another strong ride in the mountains to retain the pink jersey in the…
Continue Reading Hamilton hopes to sign new F1 contract in coming weeks
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MONACO (AP) — Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he’s not been approached by Ferrari and…
Continue Reading FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz seeded 1st; Djokovic 3rd; no Nadal
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — The Associated Press takes a look at some of the men considered contenders at the 2023 French Open…
Continue Reading FRENCH OPEN 2023: Defending champion Swiatek seeded 1st; Sabalenka 2nd; Gauff 6th
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — The Associated Press takes a look at some of the women considered contenders at the 2023 French…
Continue Reading IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson has surgery to repair fracture in back
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson had surgery to repair a fractured vertebrae that he sustained in…
Continue Reading Jaguars sign ex-Broncos PK Brandon McManus, waive Riley Patterson
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Brandon McManus in hopes of upgrading their special teams. The move came two days…
Continue Reading Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: ‘These things hurt people’
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Before it was VinÃcius Júnior in Spain it was Romelu Lukaku in Italy. And Mario Balotelli. And…
Continue Reading Roberto De Zerbi was forced out of Ukraine by Russia’s invasion. He’s now guided Brighton to the Europa League
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A little over a year on from being forced out of Ukraine by war, Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi has guided Premier…
Continue Reading FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz, Djokovic on same half of draw; Swiatek-Gauff could be in quarterfinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz and 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have been placed in the same half of…
Continue Reading Sherpa guide who climbed Mount Everest a record 28 times says he’s not ready to retire
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — One of the greatest mountain guides said Thursday he’s not ready to retire after…
Continue Reading Xfinity signs on as a founding partner for NASCAR’s inaugural Chicago Street Race
CHICAGO (AP) — Xfinity has signed on as a founding partner for NASCAR’s inaugural Chicago Street Race Weekend, giving the event another corporate…
Continue Reading Cyprus police use teargas to disperse fans hurling firebombs after League Cup final
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus police have used tear gas to disperse dozens of soccer fans who attacked them following the end of the island…
Continue Reading France’s first female Olympic president resigns
PARIS (AP) — The president of France’s Olympic Committee has resigned unexpectedly. It’s the latest leadership shake up of French sports…
Continue Reading Tennis player Mikael Ymer disqualified from match after smashing racket against umpire’s chair
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer was disqualified from the Lyon Open on Wednesday after smashing his racket…
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