Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open tuneup in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament in Cincinnati because he has not gotten any COVID-19 vaccine…
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Teenagers rescue Dortmund with late 3-1 win in Freiburg
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Two teenagers have helped Borussia Dortmund come from behind with late goals to beat host Freiburg…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees
PARIS (AP) — Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award. It’s the…
Continue Reading Spaun leads playoff opener; Scheffler, McIlroy miss cut
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — J.J. Spaun is the leader going into the weekend at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. More…
Continue Reading Blackhawks announce 1-year contracts for D Jones, F Kurashev
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to one-year contracts with defenseman Caleb Jones and forward Philipp Kurashev. Jones and…
Continue Reading Titans have competition for backup QB job thanks to Willis
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have a competition for the job backing up Ryan Tannehill.…
Continue Reading Second chapter: Bobby Wagner already makes impact on LA Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Bobby Wagner is still getting used to the fact he’s now working with Sean McVay, not…
Continue Reading Ferguson stays in front, Doherty leads women in NIreland
BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (AP) — Ewen Ferguson of Scotland followed up his big opening round with an even-par 70 but it kept him in the lead at…
Continue Reading Vikings’ Cousins has COVID-19, won’t play preseason opener
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and…
Continue Reading Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with 23XI Racing
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing have announced a multiyear contract extension ahead of Wallace’s final push to…
Continue Reading Willian leaves Brazil’s Corinthians, eyes return to England
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian has terminated his contract with Brazil’s…
Continue Reading American tourist dies in Rio after being hit by stray bullet
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An American tourist died in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, three days after he was shot during a confrontation between local drug…
Continue Reading Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Ken Dorsey has the self-awareness to appreciate the role of being a first-time offensive…
Continue Reading Conte: Chelsea game will show if Tottenham has improved
LONDON (AP) — If Antonio Conte wants a reliable indicator of how far his Tottenham team has come since last season, he couldn’t ask for a better…
Continue Reading Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne on shortlist for UEFA award
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Two Real Madrid teammates made the three-man shortlist for the UEFA player of the year award for last season, while no…
Continue Reading Fury to ‘walk away’ from boxing after short-lived comeback
LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury has decided to “walk away” from boxing only three days after saying he was returning to the sport. Fury turned 34 on…
Continue Reading Belgian strikers in Milan in focus as Serie A season starts
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Two Belgian strikers are likely to be in focus when the Italian league season starts Saturday.…
Continue Reading Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate WCup workers
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar kicks off in 100 days and Human Rights Watch on Friday has again urged FIFA and the host nation to…
Continue Reading Barcelona sells more assets to clear Lewandowski for opener
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets so it could meet the Spanish…
Continue Reading 10 fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv sentenced in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Greek court on has handed down suspended sentences and fines to 10 fans of Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv after…
Continue Reading Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given…
Continue Reading Connecticut secures No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut…
Continue Reading Aces move atop WNBA standings with one game remaining
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 25 points and four 3-pointers, Jackie Young scored 16 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces…
Continue Reading Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots…
Continue Reading Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd ‘Field of Dreams’ game
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Standing among rows of Iowa cornstalks, Nico Hoerner had Johnny Bench on his left and Billy…
Continue Reading Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason win
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore…
Continue Reading Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited…
Continue Reading Hosmer’s double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and…
Continue Reading Rhule: Mayfield, Darnold will play 1 series vs. Washington
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold will each play one series Saturday night when the Carolina…
Continue Reading Reds 2B India leaves ‘Field of Dreams’ game with leg injury
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India has left the “Field of Dreams” game in Iowa because of a leg contusion.…
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