Thomas heads to Minnesota for the PGA Tour. The seniors and the LPGA have majors
By The Associated Press The PGA Tour heads for the home stretch. The 3M Open in Minnesota boasts a suddenly good field highlighted by an act of…
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Naoya Inoue stops Stephen Fulton and wins world titles in his 4th weight class
TOKYO (AP) — Naoya Inoue became a world champion in his fourth weight class when he stopped Stephen Fulton in the eighth round to claim the WBC and…
Continue Reading Spanish soccer club Osasuna announces deal with UEFA to overturn expulsion from competition
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish soccer club Osasuna has overturned expulsion from the Europa Conference League after reaching an agreement with UEFA…
Continue Reading Saquon Barkley, Giants settle on 1-year deal worth up to $11 million, AP source says
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants settled on a one-year contract for the star…
Continue Reading Transgender swimmers to be included in the trial of an open category at competitions
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — The governing body of swimming says it will set up an “open category” that will include…
Continue Reading Nottingham Forest signs Sweden forward Anthony Elanga from Manchester United
LONDON (AP) — Nottingham Forest has signed Sweden forward Anthony Elanga from Manchester United in a deal worth a reported 15 million pounds ($19…
Continue Reading US-born Sarina Bolden now a Women’s World Cup star for the Philippines with winning goal
By JOE LISTER Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sarina Bolden rose above two defenders and headed the ball toward the goal. New…
Continue Reading Sleek and shiny torch for Paris Olympics unveiled with carbon footprint in mind and a year to go
PARIS (AP) — The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading Switzerland and Norway draw 0-0 at Women’s World Cup, leaving Group A up for grabs
By LUKE VARGAS Associated Press HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann shielded Switzerland to a 0-0 draw against Norway at the…
Continue Reading Colombia coach misses Women’s World Cup win over South Korea, also suspended for Germany match
By ZEKE PALERMO Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Colombia wins its first match of the Women’s World Cup 2-0 over South Korea Tuesday without head…
Continue Reading Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup
By LUKE WINSTEL Associated Press Brisbane, Australia (AP) — Mary Fowler has joined star striker Sam Kerr on the injury list in a setback for…
Continue Reading Ada Hegerberg does not start Norway’s critical match against Switzerland at Women’s World Cup
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Norway striker and former Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg was seen walking back into the tunnel moments before her…
Continue Reading Former Stanford goalkeeper in US players’ hearts at the Women’s World World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith flashed the zipping her lips gesture as she celebrated her second…
Continue Reading Canada aiming for a Tokyo-style run to title at Women’s World Cup
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Canada knows it can overcome an opening-game draw at the Women’s World Cup because…
Continue Reading Philippines shocks co-host New Zealand 1-0 for its first win at the Women’s World Cup
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Philippines made history at its first Women’s World Cup with its first goal and…
Continue Reading Zambia turns to 3rd goalkeeper ahead of Spain at Women’s World Cup
By ZACH ALLEN Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Zambia has played only one Women’s World Cup match, but the Copper Queens are already…
Continue Reading South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes the youngest ever World Cup player at 16 years and 26 days of age
By ABBY HALPIN Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Casey Phair has become the youngest player in soccer World Cup history at the age of 16 years and 26…
Continue Reading US-born Casey Phair becomes youngest player in World Cup history
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — South Korea forward Casey Phair on Tuesday became the youngest ever player to appear at the World Cup – just…
Continue Reading Youth coach hopes Women’s World Cup raises soccer’s profile for Maori people in New Zealand
By LUKE VARGAS Associated Press HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — When New Zealand kicked off the Women’s World Cup opener against Norway last week,…
Continue Reading Varsho gets tiebreaking hit in the 11th inning as the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 6-3
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 in 11 innings. Daulton Varsho hit a…
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