Paris Olympic organizing head says budget ‘under control’ a year ahead of 2024 Games
PARIS (AP) — The president of the Paris Olympic organizing committee says the operating budget for the 2024 Games is “under control.”…
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Ireland preparing for difficult debut in Women’s World Cup opener against co-host Australia
By TAFT GANTT Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Overwhelming demand for tickets meant co-host Australia’s opening match at the…
Continue Reading Cathy Freeman, Australia’s iconic Olympian, pays Matildas a surprise visit before Women’s World Cup
By LUKE WINSTEL Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australia coach Tony Gustavsson called a meeting during a recent trip to Melbourne…
Continue Reading Daniel Weinman wins record-breaking $12.1M prize in World Series of Poker
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Daniel Weinman was crowned winner of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on Monday, taking home…
Continue Reading How to watch the USWNT against the Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 Women’s World Cup final
CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The second round of group stage fixtures at the 2023 Women’s World Cup is now well under way as teams look to…
Continue Reading Women’s World Cup 2023: Some of the game’s top players are absent. And it’s because of the same injury issue
By Hannah Ryan and Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — In 2022, Simone Magill arrived at the Women’s Euros with Northern Ireland full of hope.…
Continue Reading Women’s World Cup 2023: Some of the game’s top players are absent. And it’s because of the same injury issue
CNN By Hannah Ryan and Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — In 2022, Simone Magill arrived at the Women’s Euros with Northern Ireland full of…
Continue Reading Ohtani ties score with 35th homer, Angels beat Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani tied the score in the seventh inning with his major league-leading 35th home run…
Continue Reading Mariners get clutch 2-out hits from Kelenic and Suárez in a 7-6 win over the Twins
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Frustrated and shut down by All-Star Sonny Gray for the first four innings, the Seattle Mariners…
Continue Reading Wong drives in career-best three runs, Pivetta strikes out 13 as Red Sox beat Athletics 7-0
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Wong hit a two-run double and singled in a run for a career-high three RBIs,…
Continue Reading Mets 1st-round draft pick Colin Houck gets a $2.75 million signing bonus
NEW YORK (AP) — First-round draft pick Colin Houck will receive a $2.75 million signing bonus from the New York Mets, above the slot value of…
Continue Reading Ruiz and Candelario power the Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Cubs
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Keibert Ruiz hit a two-run homer and went 3 for 3 with a double to lead the Washington Nationals…
Continue Reading Rain forces suspension of Giants-Reds with game tied at 2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rain forced suspension of Monday’s series-opener between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds with the score tied at 2…
Continue Reading Nolan Arenado drives in 4, Miles Mikolas solid as Cardinals beat skidding Marlins 6-4
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado drove in four runs, Miles Mikolas threw six solid innings on two days’ rest, and…
Continue Reading Vierling’s 2-run double lifts Tigers to 3-2 win, Royals’ 9th loss in 11 games
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Matt Vierling capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run double that lifted the…
Continue Reading Josh Naylor’s 3 RBIs lead Guardians over Pirates 11-0 to end 4-game skid
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Naylor had three RBIs with a home run and a double, helping the Cleveland Guardians rout the…
Continue Reading Mobley’s double-double leads Cavaliers to 99-78 win over Rockets for the Summer League title
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Isaiah Mobley had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers captured the NBA Summer…
Continue Reading Chapman gets his first victory for Texas as the Rays allow the winning run on a wild pitch in 9th
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aroldis Chapman got his first win since being traded to Texas when pinch-runner Josh…
Continue Reading Grand Slam (Taylor’s Version) helps Dodgers snap Baltimore’s 8-game winning streak with 6-4 victory
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Taylor hit a grand slam on an 0-2 pitch in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue Reading Brewers LHP Wade Miley returns to injured list with discomfort in his throwing elbow
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley has gone back on the injured list due to discomfort in his throwing elbow. Miley…
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