2 more former China football officials under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — Two more former Chinese football officials have been placed under investigation for corruption. They are the latest additions to a…
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Islanders head into offseason stinging from playoff loss
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer Anders Lee and the New York Islanders are still dealing with the stinging disappointment of being knocked out of…
Continue Reading Sports power couple JJ Watt and Kealia Watt invest in Premier League-bound Burnley FC
By Matt Foster, CNN After retiring from professional football in the NFL earlier this year, JJ Watt is turning his hand to soccer as he and his wife…
Continue Reading FIFA warns Europe of Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s tactic of publicly criticizing broadcasters for offering to…
Continue Reading Bauer a celebrity in Japan despite sexual assault claims
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is about to start his first game for his new team —…
Continue Reading Kyrgios helps police catch man who allegedly stole his Tesla
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Tennis star Nick Kyrgios helped police catch a man who allegedly stole his Tesla at gunpoint from a home in…
Continue Reading Dodgers go deep 4 times in 13-4 victory over Phillies
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts had three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four…
Continue Reading Tatis cheered in Petco Park return, Kim homers as Padres win
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. had three hits, scored once and fired up the crowd in his return to Petco…
Continue Reading Nikola Jokic’s 39 points leads Nuggets past Suns 97-87
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and pulled down 16 rebounds on the eve of the NBA MVP announcement…
Continue Reading Yankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with hip strain
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been placed on the injured list with a strained right hip,…
Continue Reading Suns guard Chris Paul leaves Game 2 with groin tightness
DENVER (AP) — The playing status of Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul remains uncertain after leaving Game 2 with groin tightness in the third…
Continue Reading Houston starter Urquidy placed on IL with shoulder injury
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy was placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder before the…
Continue Reading Dubón shines against former team as Astros beat Giants 7-3
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Mauricio Dubón had three hits, highlighted by a tiebreaking RBI double in a five-run seventh…
Continue Reading Devils blank Rangers in Game 7, face Canes in second round
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Akira Schmid rebounded from his only bad game and made 31 saves in Game 7 to lead the New…
Continue Reading Comcast, NFL Network reach new carriage agreement
NEW YORK (AP) — Comcast subscribers will still get the NFL Network. The cable company says there’s a new carriage agreement after the old one…
Continue Reading Verdugo homers for 3rd walk-off hit; Red Sox beat Blue Jays
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo belted a leadoff homer in the ninth inning against Jordan Romano for his third walk-off…
Continue Reading Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back…
Continue Reading Kings eager to take next step after ending playoff drought
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings returned to the playoffs at last and gained valuable experience…
Continue Reading Swanson homers, Smyly sharp as Cubs beat Nationals 5-1
By BYRON KERR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a two-run homer and Drew Smyly delivered seven solid innings as the Chicago…
Continue Reading Yanks put Judge on IL, blow late lead to Guardians, lose 3-2
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Naylor hit a two-run single and Mike Zunino drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk in a…
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