Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert’s ban through 2024
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Churchill Downs is extending trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024 citing continued concerns…
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Mets acquire reliever Trevor Gott from Mariners, who also unload Chris Flexen’s contract
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for lefty Zach…
Continue Reading Sofia Kenin surprises Coco Gauff in a highlight-filled, all-US match at Wimbledon
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Sofia Kenin has surprised Coco Gauff by beating her 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the first round…
Continue Reading Manchester City shows its support for Liam Broady. Then he wins in 1st round at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — British tennis player Liam Broady is a fan of Manchester City. And the Premier League soccer team is fan of Broady. City…
Continue Reading Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman will participate in Home Run Derby at All-Star Game
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles said Monday he will participate in the Home Run Derby…
Continue Reading Injured Astros All-Star slugger Alvarez takes a step forward while Brantley is not ready to hit
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez went through some outfield drills before the…
Continue Reading From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women’s World Cup
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The brightest talents in women’s soccer will be on show at the World Cup in Australia…
Continue Reading NASCAR thinking big after exciting finish to Cup Series’ 1st street race in its 75th season
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Moments after NASCAR’s daring adventure was over — a soggy day in downtown Chicago rescued by a…
Continue Reading Former Arizona Cardinals coach Vince Tobin has died at 79
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Vince Tobin, who coached the Arizona Cardinals to their first playoff win in 51 years in 1998, has died. He was 79. The…
Continue Reading PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The PGA Tour is sending two leading figures to next week’s Senate panel reviewing its surprise business agreement with the…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic takes on grass-drying duties during first-round victory at Wimbledon
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic had a brief stint as a groundsman during his first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday, using his…
Continue Reading Alexia Putellas is back in time for the Women’s World Cup as Spain looks for glory
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alexia Putellas heads to the Women’s World Cup after winning back-to-back Ballon…
Continue Reading A new women’s hockey league launches in January. There’s plenty of work to do before then
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Jayna Hefford gets goose bumps thinking about what it will be like when the puck drops in January on a new…
Continue Reading Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves agree on max contract extension
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear. They’re going to build around Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia lures another soccer star as Steven Gerrard agrees to manage Al-Ettifaq
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Saudi Arabia has landed another soccer icon after Liverpool great Steven Gerrard was hired as manager of Al-Ettifaq. The…
Continue Reading Philipsen wins third stage of the Tour de France, Yates keeps overall lead
BAYONNE, France (AP) — Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen has won the third stage of the Tour de France in a bunched sprint while Adam Yates kept the…
Continue Reading Flyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to a 1-year deal while the Leafs add Max Domi
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Philadelphia Flyers have signed veteran defenseman Marc Staal to a $1.1 million contract for next season. Staal…
Continue Reading ‘I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you’: Ryan Mallett’s girlfriend pens emotional Facebook tribute
By Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — The girlfriend of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who died last week in an apparent drowning off a Florida…
Continue Reading Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
MILAN (AP) — Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining…
Continue Reading Russians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continues
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Players from Russia and Belarus are back competing at Wimbledon a year after they…
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