Tom Brady to be honored at Patriots home opener, owner Robert Kraft says
By Jill Martin, CNN Tom Brady, who announced February 1 he was “retiring for good” after 23 seasons in the NFL, has been invited to the…
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Madrid Open apologizes for silencing women’s doubles finalists
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Madrid Open has apologized for not allowing the women’s doubles players to address…
Continue Reading Pedersen wins 6th stage of Giro, Leknessund stays in lead after calmer day
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Mads Pedersen has won the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia after a two-man breakaway was caught within sight of the line.…
Continue Reading NBC will air most of marquee Olympic events from Paris live during daytime
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Swimming, gymnastics and track & field fans can rejoice. For the first time in a European Olympics, those event…
Continue Reading 1.5 million Olympic tickets on sale in new lottery round for 2024 Paris Games
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The second round of ticket sales for next year’s Paris Olympics has started. Only the lucky…
Continue Reading NFL season kicks off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Lions; Jets’ Rodgers on MNF
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the season against the upstart…
Continue Reading Dortmund’s English winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens out after shoulder surgery
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic says promising English winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens will play no part in their challenge…
Continue Reading Sunderland goes from crisis club on Netflix to within reach of Premier League
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Sunderland is within reach of a return to the Premier League after a chaotic and often farcical six years during…
Continue Reading Flyers hand rebuild to player-turned-broadcaster Keith Jones, promote Briere
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have named long-time television analyst Keith Jones team president of…
Continue Reading Russian Olympic Committee president hits out at IOC after top athletes excluded
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The president of the Russian Olympic Committee has indicated that the country could boycott qualifying competitions in…
Continue Reading Asian Cup host Qatar happier with draw after losing World Cup debut
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Asian Cup host Qatar will be undoubtedly happier about its draw six months after a losing debut at the World Cup it staged.…
Continue Reading Michael Jordan’s famed ‘Dream Team’ Olympic jacket heading to auction
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in…
Continue Reading Americans on the comeback: Kenin and Townsend produce upset wins at Italian Open
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Two Americans who tasted success at a young age and then struggled to maintain their level produced…
Continue Reading ‘Sexist’ ball girl outfits, silencing the women’s finalists and small birthday cakes: Madrid Open causes controversy
By Matias Grez, CNN One of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four grand slams, the Madrid Open attracts the biggest names in the…
Continue Reading Madrid Open organizers apologize following criticism over treatment of women tennis stars
By Matias Grez, CNN The organizers of the Madrid Open have apologized to four leading tennis players following widespread criticism of their…
Continue Reading Giro d’Italia: Dog causes world champion Remco Evenepoel to fall in crash-filled stage
By Ben Church, CNN Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel had a tough day at the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday after the world champion and pre-race…
Continue Reading How one man is attempting to run the length of Africa … in just 240 days
By Ben Church, CNN Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he’ll…
Continue Reading Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist to help Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-1, even series at 2-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 to even their…
Continue Reading Lakers coach Ham expects Anthony Davis to play in Game 6 vs Warriors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he excepts Anthony Davis to play Friday night in Los Angeles,…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven…
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