Hodgson guides Palace to another win, likely EPL survival
LONDON (AP) — Roy Hodgson has surely completed his short-term mission of securing Crystal Palace’s Premier League status for another season.…
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Mount Vesuvius park closes access to volcano after some Napoli fans plan to fake an eruption for title celebrations
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN The Vesuvius national park authority in Naples, Italy, has announced it will be closing access to the live volcano on…
Continue Reading USA will open Basketball World Cup against New Zealand
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The United States will open Basketball World Cup play against New Zealand this summer, with Greece and Jordan…
Continue Reading MacIntyre holds clubhouse lead at Korea Championship
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Robert MacIntyre held the clubhouse lead when a weather-affected third day of the Korea Championship was suspended…
Continue Reading World Chess Championship set for thrilling finale
By Aimee Lewis, CNN The World Chess Championship has reached a thrilling finale, with the title set to be decided Sunday by tiebreaks. World No.2 Ian…
Continue Reading Courtney Dauwalter: The fun-fueled ultra-marathon star defying science
CNN By Matt Foster, CNN Most people’s idea of fun wouldn’t involve running for hours on end through brutal, undulating terrain —…
Continue Reading Ronaldinho launching worldwide street soccer league
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brazil great Ronaldinho is launching a worldwide street soccer league to give talented young players an opportunity to showcase…
Continue Reading F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix contract extended to 2026
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2026 after announcing a three-year…
Continue Reading Sweet 16: Russian teen Andreeva continues breakout at Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has found the perfect way to celebrate her 16th birthday by continuing her breakout showing at the…
Continue Reading David Pastrnak scores outrageous between-the-legs goal but Florida Panthers stun Boston Bruins
By Issy Ronald, CNN Just when it seemed as if the playoff series between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins couldn’t contain any more…
Continue Reading Hurricanes overcome injuries to reach 2nd round of playoffs
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are making a habit of winning at least one postseason series. This time…
Continue Reading Pérez wins F1 sprint in Baku, Verstappen confronts Russell
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Sergio Pérez has won the Formula One sprint race in Azerbaijan to extend Red Bull’s winning start to the season. His…
Continue Reading Betts and Muncy, both new dads, power Dodgers past Cards 7-3
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — New fathers Mookie Betts and Max Muncy powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 victory over…
Continue Reading Sergio Garcia tied for 2nd-round lead at LIV Singapore
SINGAPORE (AP) — Sergio Garcia shot a 7-under 64 at Sentosa Golf Club to move into a share of the second-round lead with Talor Gooch at the LIV…
Continue Reading Lakers obliterate Grizzlies 125-85, advance to 2nd round
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James made sure the Lakers had the appropriate urgency for a closeout playoff game.…
Continue Reading A’s met by fans in Oakland with chants of `Sell the team!’
By MAX MILLER Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Just 6,423 fans showed up for the Athletics’ first home game since announcing a deal for…
Continue Reading Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — It took six games of these playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche to finally look the part of a defending…
Continue Reading Courage defeat Dash 1-0 in weather-shortened match
HOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Lussi scored in the opening half to give the North Carolina Courage a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dash in a weather-shortened…
Continue Reading Chargers stay local, draft LA natives Tuipulotu, Henley
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Telesco and Brandon Staley did not need to look far to find the players the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading 49ers trade up for Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After having to wait a day to make their first pick in the NFL draft, the San…
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