Defending champ Krejcikova loses to French foe in 1st round
NewBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Barbora Krejcikova has become only the third defending women’s champion to lose in the first…
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Borussia Dortmund reappoints Edin Terzić as coach
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund is reappointing Edin Terzić as coach for next season, entrusting the former interim manager to take…
Continue Reading Park City, Whistler return to World Cup luge schedule
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Luge’s governing body said it plans on bringing races back to North America for the first time in nearly three years,…
Continue Reading Slovakia captain Hamšík retires from international soccer
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia captain Marek Hamšík is retiring from international soccer. The 34-year-old playmaker made his international…
Continue Reading Dortmund makes Cologne’s Salih Özcan its 4th new signing
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund has signed midfielder Salih Özcan from Bundesliga rival Cologne. Dortmund says the the 24-year-old…
Continue Reading Ansu Fati back with Spain for Nations League games
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Teenager Ansu Fati has been called up for Spain’s national team again after a long injury layoff.…
Continue Reading With Mbappé staying, PSG lays first brick in rebuilding
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer Kylian Mbappé’s decision to reject Real Madrid and commit to Paris Saint-Germain for three more seasons marks…
Continue Reading Ten Hag has vision of ‘unified’ and ‘entertaining’ United
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Recently hired Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has set out his vision for the Premier League club. He wants…
Continue Reading Liverpool, Aston Villa sign highly rated youngsters
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Liverpool and Aston Villa have started building for next season by announcing the signings of highly rated youngsters.…
Continue Reading Unheralded Pioli molded Milan youngsters into title winners
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — AC Milan wasn’t expected to win the scudetto. It has young players and ageing forwards and a…
Continue Reading Blaney wins $1M NASCAR All-Star race after caution, net
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Ryan Blaney may frame that window net from his No. 12 Ford. It’s the one he…
Continue Reading Justin Thomas takes PGA from uninspiring to unforgettable
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Justin Thomas wrapped his arms around the 27-pound Wanamaker Trophy after winning his second…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Cardinals getting playful with pitching staff
By The Associated Press First, Albert Pujols. Then, Yadier Molina. Anyone else want to pitch for St. Louis this season? First-year manager Oliver…
Continue Reading Red Sox climbing out of early hole with much-needed streak
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer The Boston Red Sox needed a winning streak like this. Their slow start was exacerbated by the fact that the…
Continue Reading Simpson to swim rather than sing at the Commonwealth Games
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Cody Simpson will be swimming rather than singing at the next Commonwealth Games. He was part of the entertainment…
Continue Reading Philadelphia scores early and goes on to down Portland 2-0
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Daniel Gazdag scored in the opening minutes and the Philadelphia Union went on to defeat…
Continue Reading Wiggins, Warriors dunk Mavericks 109-100 for 3-0 series lead
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Andrew Wiggins added 27 while posterizing Luka Doncic on a dunk…
Continue Reading Kane’s 2nd-period hat trick helps Oilers top Flames 4-1
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evander Kane had three goals in a six-minute span in the second period, Leon Draisaitl set an NHL record with four assists…
Continue Reading Lewis helps Rapids beat Sounders to keep home streak alive
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Jonathan Lewis scored a goal five minutes into the second half and the Colorado Rapids upped their home unbeaten streak…
Continue Reading Djitte scores late to help Austin tie Orlando City 2-2
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Moussa Djitte scored in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time and Austin FC rallied for a 2-2 draw with Orlando City.…
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