Still the standard: LeBron sets example for prospects eyeing NBA careers
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Prospects who gathered in Chicago this week for the NBA draft combine still see LeBron James as…
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Labor relations board files complaint against USC over athlete compensation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board has filed a formal complaint against Southern California, the Pac-12 and the NCAA…
Continue Reading Rory McIlroy’s 36-foot, par-saving putt triggers 1st-round turnaround at Oak Hill
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy finds himself in the mix at the PGA Championship thanks to a 36-foot par-saving…
Continue Reading Real Madrid dethroned as ‘Kings of Europe’ as the club looks to usher in new generation of stars
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Even before the full-time whistle blew in Manchester City’s 4-0 mauling in the Champions League semifinal…
Continue Reading Crowd trouble mars West Ham’s win at AZ Alkmaar in Europa Conference League semifinals
West Ham’s win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa Conference League semifinals has been marred by crowd trouble after some Dutch supporters tried to…
Continue Reading Sheffield Wednesday pulls off biggest comeback in history of English league playoffs
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Sheffield Wednesday pulled off the biggest comeback in the history of the English league playoffs to keep alive its hopes…
Continue Reading Lynx, Reeve energized around new star duo of Napheesa Collier and Diamond Miller
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Lynx tried a stopgap approach after the disassembly of their four-championship…
Continue Reading Roma to play Sevilla in Europa League final as Mourinho gets chance for 6th European trophy
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press José Mourinho will have a chance to claim a sixth European trophy, although to achieve that his Roma team will…
Continue Reading Boston’s role as World Cup host city highlighted by top sports, political figures
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Top sports officials including New England Patriots owner Jonathan Kraft joined with Massachusetts…
Continue Reading Atlanta sells Brazilian winger Luiz Araújo, heading home to join Flamengo.
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has agreed to sell Brazilian winger Luiz Araújo, who is heading back to his home country to play for Flamengo. The…
Continue Reading Gallagher gets key hit as Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago White Sox 3-1
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Cam Gallagher hit an RBI single during Cleveland’s two-run seventh inning, and the Guardians beat…
Continue Reading Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on court
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — As much as this latest Eastern Conference finals pairing between the Heat and Celtics is a matchup…
Continue Reading Olympic reform panel starts work: ‘Opportunity to think big’
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Congressionally formed panel asked to explore the inner-workings of the U.S.…
Continue Reading Newcastle beats Brighton 4-1, one win away from the Champions League
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle is one win away from a return to the Champions League. The Saudi-controlled club beat Brighton 4-1 to…
Continue Reading Ohtani, Trout homer to help Angels to 6-5 victory over Orioles
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered in the first inning and hit a tiebreaking infield single in the eighth to…
Continue Reading NFL confirms no Commanders sale vote will take place at spring owners meetings next week
NEW YORK (AP) — The pending $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders will not be voted on next week by NFL owners at their spring meeting.…
Continue Reading Super teams in Las Vegas, New York and Brittney Griner’s return headline upcoming WNBA season
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Expectations and intrigue surround the WNBA as the league tips off its 27th season this weekend. There are…
Continue Reading Sweden routs Hungary 7-1, Switzerland beats Slovakia 4-2 at ice hoskey worlds
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Sweden routed newcomer Hungary 7-1 for its fourth victory at the ice hockey world championship. Jacob de la Rose scored…
Continue Reading Alonso, Pham help New York Mets beat Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 for series win
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered again and the New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 to post consecutive…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal’s career timeline is filled with wins, losses, rivalries and injuries
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Since winning the French Open the first time he entered in 2005, Rafael Nadal had never missed his favorite…
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