Chiefs’ Jones, Hardman leave practice early with injuries
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones, starting wide receiver Mecole Hardman and backup running back Jerick McKinnon left…
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Venus Williams back in US Open after being given wild card
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open this year after being given a wild card into what…
Continue Reading Howley, Klecko, Riley finalists for Pro Football HOF
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley are finalists for the Pro Football…
Continue Reading Daniels out as Rangers president after 17 years leading club
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jon Daniels was the general manager of the Texas Rangers for their only two World…
Continue Reading Oakland A’s release SS Andrus, bring up INF Neuse
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday. Andrus, who turns 34 on Aug. 26, hit .237 with…
Continue Reading Jets’ Brown aims to prove he’s still a top-notch left tackle
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Duane Brown was simply exploring his job options two weeks ago while visiting…
Continue Reading Ronaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has received a police caution after footage was posted online of the Manchester United forward…
Continue Reading No. 4 Clemson counting on ‘Avengers’ D-line for a title run
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 4 Clemson’s run of six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles and College…
Continue Reading Former Phillies manager Joe Girardi to join Cubs TV booth
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has joined Marquee Sports Network as an game analyst for the Chicago Cubs, one of…
Continue Reading Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with D Jack Johnson
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the…
Continue Reading Charlotte FC announces plans for permanent headquarters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte FC says it will house the club’s permanent training facility and business operations headquarters in Charlotte,…
Continue Reading Nairo Quintana gets Tour de France DQ for opioid use
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time Tour de France runner-up Nairo Quintana has been disqualified from the 2022 edition for misuse of an opioid…
Continue Reading Carl Nassib happily back with Bucs after being selective
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carl Nassib couldn’t be happier playing with Shaq Barrett again even if their…
Continue Reading Mead, Oberdorf, Putellas on UEFA best player award shortlist
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European Championship stars Beth Mead and Lena Oberdorf are competing with Alexia Putellas on the shortlist for the UEFA…
Continue Reading Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed…
Continue Reading African soccer players denied British entry to play West Ham
LONDON (AP) — Two African players with Danish soccer club Viborg have been unable to enter Britain to face English team West Ham in a Europa…
Continue Reading Dubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chief executive of Dubai International Airport says the hub saw a surge in…
Continue Reading India trying to resolve FIFA ban on its soccer association
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s government is holding discussions with FIFA to settle issues that led to the suspension of country’s national…
Continue Reading Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee board member and three people from a clothing company…
Continue Reading Indian court appoints committee to run national Olympic body
NEW DELHI (AP) — A court in India has appointed a committee to take over the running of the national Olympic committee and hold fresh elections…
Continue Reading Rangers seek momentum, new manager to contend again in ’23
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Rangers are more than a decade removed from their only World Series appearances…
Continue Reading Afghan Olympians resettle in Australia to start afresh
SYDNEY (AP) — Olympic sprinter Kimia Yousofi has arrived in Australia to start afresh just over a year after carrying the Afghan flag into the…
Continue Reading Caratini’s 2-run single in 11th rallies Brewers over Dodgers
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Victor Caratini hit a two-run single off Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel in the 11th inning, rallying…
Continue Reading Crawford’s HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a three-day span, Thairo Estrada hit a game-ending two-run homer against the Pirates…
Continue Reading Mariners break up perfect game bid in 6th, beat Angels 8-2
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Frazier broke up José Suárez’s bid for a perfect game in the sixth and added a…
Continue Reading Braves sign rookie OF Harris to $72 million, 8-year contract
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have signed rookie outfielder Michael Harris II to a $72 million, eight-year contract to remain with his hometown…
Continue Reading Foster to remain All Blacks head coach for next World Cup
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ian Foster will remain as All Blacks head coach until his contract expires after…
Continue Reading Gray fans 10, Urshela 4 hits as Twins blank Royals 9-0
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray matched his season high with 10 strikeouts and Gio Urshela had four hits as the…
Continue Reading Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, ChiSox beat Astros
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox came into the season with huge expectations and their sights set on a deep…
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