No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard begins development camp with Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard is going to work with the Chicago Blackhawks. Bedard is the centerpiece of the team’s development camp at its…
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Catcher interference on the rise as big league backstops squeeze in for pitch framing
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The major leagues have seen a marked increase in catcher interference calls this season. Through…
Continue Reading Franco, Carroll, Ryan on track to receive most from $50 million bonus pool
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay shortstop Wander Franco is on track to receive the largest amount from this year’s…
Continue Reading Vegas Golden Knights re-sign goalie Adin Hill to a 2-year deal on the eve of free agency
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Vegas Golden Knights have re-signed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Adin Hill to a two-year deal worth almost…
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Fishing Report: Hot angling spots for a happy holiday weekend
NewsChannel 21’s Noah Chast has this weekend’s Fourth of July holiday fishing…
Continue Reading Formula One leader Verstappen frustrated despite pole position for Austrian GP
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen lashed out at the race stewards for being too strict during…
Continue Reading Atletico Madrid will go back to its previous club emblem after fan vote
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid will go back to its previous club emblem after listening to its fans. The Spanish soccer club says its members voted…
Continue Reading Manchester City top assistant Borrell heads to US as sporting director for MLS team Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin FC announced Friday the hiring of top Manchester City assistant manager Rodolfo Borrell as the Major League soccer…
Continue Reading American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Frances Tiafoe heads into Wimbledon on the heels of his first title at a grass-court…
Continue Reading Guardians manager Terry Francona back running club after health scare to start road trip
CHICAGO (AP) — Terry Francona is back managing the Cleveland Guardians following a health scare that led to him being hospitalized in Kansas City…
Continue Reading Spain keeps Putellas and 3 of the rebel players for Women’s World Cup
MADRID (AP) — Spain will head to the Women’s World Cup with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and three of the 15 players who had…
Continue Reading Keys beats Gauff to reach Eastbourne International final against Kasatkina
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Madison Keys has advanced to the Eastbourne International final by beating seventh-ranked Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3. It was…
Continue Reading IRS throws a chill into collectives paying college athletes while claiming nonprofit status
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer The rapidly expanding landscape of nonprofit collectives paying college athletes to promote charities has been hit…
Continue Reading Leipzig signs Fábio Carvalho on a season-long loan from Liverpool
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has signed Fábio Carvalho from Liverpool on a season-long loan after the promising midfielder lacked game time in…
Continue Reading Australia extends lead over England to 221 runs before rain ends Day 3 at Lord’s
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Australiah has dug out a hefty lead of 221 runs against England before drizzle prematurely ended…
Continue Reading Armbands that highlight ‘a range of social causes’ permitted at this year’s Women’s World Cup
By Amanda Davies, Zayn Nabbi and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — World soccer governing body FIFA will allow a variety of different armbands that…
Continue Reading FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain’s armbands at Women’s World Cup after standoff in Qatar
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband denied to teams at the men’s World Cup…
Continue Reading Iga Swiatek withdraws from Bad Homburg Open with fever and possible food poisoning
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Bad Homburg Open with a fever and possible food poisoning. The withdrawal…
Continue Reading Lyon out for rest of 2nd Ashes test with ‘significant’ calf strain
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Australia spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the second Ashes test against England at…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich to play Werder Bremen in Bundesliga season opener
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich will start its title defense at Werder Bremen in the opening game of the new Bundesliga season. The game on…
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