Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft.…
Continue ReadingSports
Arizona Coyotes say they have 6 possible sites for an arena in the Phoenix area
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have identified a half-dozen potential sites for an arena in the…
Continue Reading Corbin throws 7 shutout innings as the Nationals take another series by beating the Mariners 4-1
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — After pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh went down swinging for the final out, the boos quickly followed.…
Continue Reading Sinead Farrelly is named to Ireland’s roster for the Women’s World Cup
BY ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Sinead Farrelly, who came forward with misconduct allegations that sparked a reckoning in U.S. soccer, has been…
Continue Reading Nationals manager Dave Martinez ejected for the 2nd time in a week
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — For the second time in a week, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez watched the end of a game on…
Continue Reading Nikola Vucevic agrees to a 3-year, $60 million extension with the Bulls
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and center Nikola Vucevic have agreed to a $60 million, three-year extension,…
Continue Reading Brewers send right-handed reliever Strzelecki to minors, call up lefty Pannone
NEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have sent right-handed reliever Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Nashville and promoted left-hander Thomas…
Continue Reading New Mexico State agrees to pay $8M to settle basketball players’ sex assault, hazing lawsuit
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer New Mexico State agreed to pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit involving two basketball players who said they were…
Continue Reading NFL finalizing discipline for several players linked to gambling violations, AP sources say
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Two people familiar with the plan say the NFL is finalizing disciplinary action against more players for gambling…
Continue Reading Justin Thomas enters Rocket Mortgage Classic, hoping to boost postseason positioning
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Justin Thomas may have skipped the Rocket Mortgage Classic if this was just another usual year in his…
Continue Reading Inter Miami confirms hiring of Tata Martino, reuniting him with Lionel Messi
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami confirmed the hiring of Gerardo “Tata” Martino as coach on Wednesday, setting the stage for him to be…
Continue Reading England midfielder James Maddison leaves Leicester for Tottenham on 5-year deal
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has completed the signing of England midfielder James Maddison from Leicester. Spurs entered advanced talks with the…
Continue Reading Mets owner Steve Cohen considering trade deadline selloff, but Showalter, Eppler safe through season
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets owner Steven Cohen is threatening his underperforming team with the prospect of a trade…
Continue Reading Golden Knights trade Reilly Smith to the Penguins and re-sign Ivan Barbashev for 5 years
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins and re-signed Ivan Barbashev.…
Continue Reading NBA releases the new CBA to its teams; deal goes into effect Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA released the full Collective Bargaining Agreement to its teams on Wednesday, two days before the start of free agency and…
Continue Reading Griffin’s staff includes Sidney Dobner as Bucks’ 1st female assistant coach
MILWAUKEE (AP) — New Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin’s staff includes Sidney Dobner as the first female assistant coach in franchise…
Continue Reading ESPYS to honor US women’s soccer team, ChiSox’s Hendriks and the Buffalo Bills training staff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. women’s national soccer team will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS on July 12. Liam…
Continue Reading A look at some of Simone Biles’ career highlights as she plans a return to competition
By The Associated Press USA Gymnastics has announced that Simone Biles plans to return to competition following a two-year hiatus at the U.S. Classic…
Continue Reading Germany forward Kai Havertz completes move across London to join Arsenal
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kai Havertz has completed a move across London by joining Arsenal from Chelsea in a…
Continue Reading Brazil’s Antony says he did not assault former girlfriend
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil winger Antony says he did not assault an ex-girlfriend who reported him to police for alleged domestic violence. It was the…
Continue Reading