South Carolina adds JUCO player of year in Sakima Walker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is adding junior college player of the year Sakima Walker to her…
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Commanders releasing oft-injured center Chase Roullier
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have released center Chase Roullier with a post-June 1 designation. The move made that…
Continue Reading After Rich Strike, Derby long shots could get 2nd look
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rich Strike’s stunning upset victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby as a…
Continue Reading Tennis player Crepatte banned 3 years in match-fixing case
LONDON (AP) — French tennis player Baptiste Crepatte has been banned for three years because of match-fixing. The International Tennis Integrity…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi apologizes to Paris Saint-Germain and teammates following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
By Matt Foster, CNN Lionel Messi apologized to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates on Friday after taking an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia and…
Continue Reading Sterling looks for respect against veteran Cejudo in UFC 288
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Former two-division world champion Henry Cejudo has come out of retirement to fight…
Continue Reading Alcaraz celebrates 20th birthday with return to Madrid final
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has celebrated his 20th birthday by returning to the Madrid Open final after beating Borna Coric in straight sets. The…
Continue Reading Nadal to miss Italian Open as well due to hip injury
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says he won’t be able to play the Italian Open either as he remains hampered by a nagging hip injury. The 22-time…
Continue Reading UEFA details new cup final security plans after Paris chaos
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA was widely blamed this year for security failures at the chaotic and life-threatening 2022…
Continue Reading US fullback Joe Scally growing up fast in German league
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Joe Scally arrived in Germany just after his 18th birthday in the depths of a…
Continue Reading Jackson Mahomes, brother of NFL superstar Patrick, arrested and charged with sexual battery
By Ben Morse, CNN Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of NFL superstar Patrick, was arrested and charged with sexual battery on Wednesday, according…
Continue Reading Soccer title races in Ukraine, Turkey defy off-field dangers
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Forget about Manchester City and Barcelona for a moment and consider the Ukrainian and Turkish…
Continue Reading Skinner scratched from Kentucky Derby; field of 19 to run
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Skinner has become the latest horse to be scratched from the Kentucky Derby. Trainer John…
Continue Reading Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris done for season with leg injury
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will miss the rest of the Premier League season because of a thigh injury. The 36-year-old Spurs…
Continue Reading Cambodia’s brand-new stadium hosts opening of SEA Games
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Tens of thousands of spectators have turned out to watch the opening ceremony for…
Continue Reading Messi apologizes to PSG for unapproved Saudi Arabia trip
PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi has apologized to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates for going to Saudi Arabia on an unauthorized trip that resulted…
Continue Reading Crunch time for Madrid with Copa final before City game
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — It’s time for Real Madrid to switch back into championship mode for the final part of…
Continue Reading From serving drinks to washing cars: Lewis Hamilton on what helped make him a sporting great
By Ben Church, Coy Wire and Glen Levy, CNN Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest sportsmen of his generation, a seven-time world champion and an…
Continue Reading Liverpool to mark coronation, notes ‘strong views’ of fans
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool will play the national anthem before the start of its Premier League game on Saturday to mark the coronation of…
Continue Reading No place like road: Visiting teams thriving in NHL playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The road is the place to be so far in the NHL playoffs. Visiting teams have matched their best start in league…
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