Luis Suárez Miramontes, one of Spain’s greatest footballers, has died aged 88
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Luis Suárez Miramontes, considered one of the greatest Spanish football players in history, has died at the age of…
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Belarusian Victoria Azarenka says it ‘wasn’t fair’ to be booed at Wimbledon after facing Ukrainian Elina Svitolina
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka said “it wasn’t fair” that the Wimbledon crowd booed at the end…
Continue Reading Chris Paul, formally introduced by Warriors, reveals plenty about his motivation
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chris Paul worked out with new teammate Stephen Curry on Sunday morning in Las Vegas. His…
Continue Reading New Zealand beats Vietnam 2-0 in a warmup game ahead of the Women’s World Cup
NAPIER, New Zealand (AP) — Co-host New Zealand has pulled off a confidence-boosting win 10 days before facing Norway in the opening match of the…
Continue Reading Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls even if some in the Arab world ignore it
By MARIAM FAM Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The game was sparsely attended; it was midweek and the outcome wasn’t much in doubt: the…
Continue Reading Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls even if some in the Arab world ignore it
By MARIAM FAM Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The game was sparsely attended; it was midweek and the match wasn’t going to be a…
Continue Reading Hamilton happy his old team McLaren is competitive again despite losing out for 2nd at British GP
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is happy his old team McLaren is competitive in…
Continue Reading US beats Canada 3-2 in shootout after 2-2 tie to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal
CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt Turner stopped two penalty kicks, and the United States beat Canada 3-2 in a shootout after a 2-2 draw for a berth in a…
Continue Reading Allisen Corpuz wins the US Women’s Open and clinches her first LPGA title
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — American golfer Allisen Corpuz won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, securing her first LPGA title at Pebble Beach…
Continue Reading Gabby Thomas holds off Sha’Carri Richardson to win the 200 at the US track and field championships
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — There’s another American sprinter making a big comeback this year. Gabby Thomas held off Sha’Carri Richardson with the…
Continue Reading Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his…
Continue Reading Angel City rallies at home to beat NWSL-leading Courage 2-1
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Elizabeth Eddy scored the tiebreaking goal in the 76th minute, and host Angel City rallied past the National…
Continue Reading Rhyne Howard scores 32, Dream beat the Sky 88-77, pulling away in the 4th quarter
CHICAGO (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 32 points and the Atlanta Dream pulled away in the closing minutes to defeat the Chicago Sky for the second time…
Continue Reading Byron wins rain-shortened Atlanta NASCAR race for 4th win of season
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — William Byron won the rain-shortened NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It is…
Continue Reading Allisen Corpuz wins the US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach for her first LPGA title
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Allisen Corpuz picked the right time and the right place for her first big win. She won…
Continue Reading Red Wings trade for Michigan native Alex DeBrincat, and send 2 players and draft picks to Senators
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings acquired Michigan native Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday in exchange for two players and…
Continue Reading Kelsey Plum scores 40 point to help Aces roll to 113-89 win over Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 40 points on 14-of-18 shooting and the Las Vegas Aces routed the Minnesota Lynx for the third…
Continue Reading Griner dunks, Taurasi gets hot in fourth quarter and Mercury pull out 78-72 win over Sparks
PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner scored 29 points, including her 25th dunk as a professional, and the Phoenix Mercury held on for a 78-72 win over…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh selects hard-throwing LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with top pick of amateur draft
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — LSU’s stars stole the spotlight at the College World Series. It carried over to the top of…
Continue Reading Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over ‘serious concerns’ about Saudi deal, according to report
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The Washington Post is reporting former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson has resigned from the PGA Tour policy…
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