Sports Archives

Novak Djokovic uses his towel at Wimbledon to help dry the Centre Court grass after a rain delay

July 3, 2023 8:15 am Associated Press

By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic literally took matters into his own hands on the wet Wimbledon grass…

Roger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation

July 3, 2023 7:25 am Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Not to compete. He’ll be feted for his…

Rafa Benítez says he had more than 20 offers before taking coaching job with Celta Vigo

July 3, 2023 6:57 am Associated Press

VIGO, Spain (AP) — Rafa Benítez has been introduced as Celta Vigo coach. He says he accepted the Spanish club’s offer because he wanted to be…

Florida takes 1st public step toward a $400M-plus renovation to its aging and iconic Swamp

July 3, 2023 6:27 am Associated Press

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Swamp is getting a makeover. It’s a significant overhaul that’s expected to cost…

Horst-Dieter Höttges, who won the 1974 World Cup with West Germany, dies at 79

July 3, 2023 5:52 am Associated Press

BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Former West Germany soccer player Horst-Dieter Höttges has died. He was 79. Höttges was a member of the West Germany team…

75-year-old Roy Hodgson signs a 1-year contract to manage Crystal Palace in the Premier League

July 3, 2023 5:28 am Associated Press

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Roy Hodgson was rewarded for saving Crystal Palace from relegation last season with a…

Marathon runner Titus Ekiru, 6th fastest of all-time, charged and faces 10-year ban in doping case

July 3, 2023 5:15 am Associated Press

MONACO (AP) — Marathon runner Titus Ekiru faces a 10-year ban in a doping investigation centered on the race that currently ranks him as the…

‘Spirit of cricket’ called into question after fiery confrontation between players and fans results in suspensions

July 3, 2023 5:13 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is institution that says it’s responsible for the “custodianship of the laws of…

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami contract worth between $50 to $60 million per year, according to club’s part-owner

July 3, 2023 4:58 am CNN Newsource

By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is to earn between $50 and $60 million per year when he joins Inter Miami,…

Newcastle signs AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali as it prepares for Champions League return

July 3, 2023 4:49 am Associated Press

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Saudi-backed Newcastle has spent big to sign Sandro Tonali from AC Milan and take the…

Ukraine champion Shakhtar Donetsk hires Dutch coach Patrick van Leeuwen

July 3, 2023 4:35 am Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian champion Shakhtar Donetsk has hired Dutch coach Patrick van Leeuwen to return to the club where he was a long-time…

Switzerland picks 16-year-old midfielder Iman Beney in Women’s World Cup squad

July 3, 2023 3:50 am Associated Press

GENEVA (AP) — Sixteen-year-old Iman Beney has been picked in Switzerland’s squad for the Women’s World Cup only three days after making her…

Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency

July 3, 2023 2:59 am Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writers The Nashville Predators, defensive defenseman Ryan Graves and some top goaltenders are among the…

Call him Maximum Verstappen: F1’s runaway leader takes dominance to a new level

July 3, 2023 2:55 am Associated Press

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Max Verstappen has been so dominant, Formula One’s runaway leader may soon have to change his name to…

Eugene Amo-Dadzie only started sprinting seriously in his mid-20s. Now ‘the world’s fastest accountant’ is taking track and field by storm

July 3, 2023 1:46 am CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Eugene Amo-Dadzie leads what appears to be an ordinary life: he’s a husband, a father, and…

Eugene Amo-Dadzie only started sprinting seriously in his mid-20s. Now ‘the world’s fastest accountant’ is taking track and field by storm

July 3, 2023 1:44 am CNN Newsource

CNN By George Ramsay and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Eugene Amo-Dadzie leads what appears to be an ordinary life: he’s a husband, a father,…

Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina Svitolina

July 3, 2023 12:01 am Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has lost in the first round of her 24th…

Wimbledon 2023: Here is what you need to know before play begins Monday

July 3, 2023 12:00 am Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Play in the year’s third Grand Slam tournament is set to begin at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic will participate in the…

Shane van Gisbergen wins inaugural Chicago Street Race in NASCAR Cup Series debut

July 2, 2023 10:34 pm CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand’s Shane van Gisbergen became the first driver in over half a century to win in his NASCAR Cup…

Qatar beats Mexico 1-0, and both nations advance to CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals

July 2, 2023 8:48 pm Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Qatar advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over a Mexican team that already clinched…