Nadal optimistic on Wimbledon after treating pained foot
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says that he will try to play at Wimbledon after receiving new treatment on his painful left foot. The 22-time Grand…
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Olympic filmmaker needed 2 movies to cover Tokyo turmoil
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Kawase had more material than she knew what to do with after being commissioned by the…
Continue Reading England hits ODI world-record 498-4 in win over Netherlands
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands (AP) — England has broken its own record for the highest-ever score in the history of one-day international cricket by…
Continue Reading Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was…
Continue Reading Vince McMahon will step down during WWE misconduct probe
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct…
Continue Reading Another midfielder named Vieira heading to Arsenal
LONDON (AP) — There’s going to be another midfielder named Vieira at Arsenal. Fabio Vieira is headed for the English club after Porto reached an…
Continue Reading Barcelona members approve sale of TV rights, merchandising
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s members have approved a plan to sell portions of the team’s…
Continue Reading Top-seeded Van Uytvanck advances to Veneto Open semifinals
GAIBA, Italy (AP) — Top-seeded Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium has eased into the semifinals of the Veneto Open with another straight-set victory.…
Continue Reading Virus cases force leader, teams to leave Tour de Suisse race
GENEVA (AP) — An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has caused chaos at the Tour de Suisse. Overall leader Aleksandr Vlasov is among about 30 riders who…
Continue Reading NHL brings in sign language interpreter for commissioner
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer DENVER (AP) — Brice Christianson went to sporting events as a child and realized how inaccessible that world was…
Continue Reading New names — and Rory McIlroy — top US Open leaderboard
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — For one day at least, the U.S. Open was wide open. Five of the top six on the leaderboard…
Continue Reading Mathurin, Griffin, Davis, Sharpe top wings in NBA draft
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Arizona’s Bennedict Mathurin, Duke’s A.J. Griffin, Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis and…
Continue Reading Title IX creating opportunities for international athletes
By DANIELLA MATAR and TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writers MILAN (AP) — For Maria Bulanova, it was a matter of surprise — that she could be…
Continue Reading Mike Trout homers, Shohei Ohtani pitches Angels past M’s 4-1
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Trout continued to torment Seattle with his 48th and 49th career home runs against his division…
Continue Reading After good rise, Tatum, Celtics fall flat late in NBA Finals
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer BOSTON (AP) — When Jayson Tatum made consecutive baskets to cap a game-opening Boston blitz, TD Garden was at…
Continue Reading Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on…
Continue Reading Canha, Plummer help Mets to 5-4 comeback win over Brewers
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Canha hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at…
Continue Reading The 16 venues picked to host World Cup matches in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 16 venues hosting soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ARLINGTON, TEXAS…
Continue Reading Duran hits bases-clearing triple in 9th, Texas beats Tigers
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run triple with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-1…
Continue Reading Schwarber hits 2 homers as Phils thump Nats, 12th win in 14
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, Zack Wheeler won his third consecutive start, and the…
Continue Reading Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home win
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York…
Continue Reading Brewers starter Ashby exits with forearm tightness vs. Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby exited his start against the New York Mets with left forearm tightness. The team said he was…
Continue Reading Mets RHP Megill leaves start with shoulder discomfort
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets right-hander Tylor Megill left his start against Milwaukee with shoulder discomfort,…
Continue Reading Mickelson meltdown comes early — with a 4-putt at US Open
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Phil Mickelson’s chances at the U.S. Open all but evaporated on the sixth green,…
Continue Reading Key hole from the first round of the U.S. Open
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The key hole Thursday at the first round of the U.S.…
Continue Reading Howard leads Liberty to 77-65 win over Mystics
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Natasha Howard scored a season-high 27 points to help the New York Liberty beat the…
Continue Reading U.S. Open at a glance
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — A brief glance at the first round Thursday at the U.S.…
Continue Reading Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Cheers and sighs met FIFA’s announcement of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup. There were a number of…
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Sydney Harbour set to host SailGP racing for next 3 seasons
SYDNEY (AP) — Sydney Harbour is set to host SailGP racing for the next three years including the ninth event of the international series’ third…
Continue Reading Winker, Mariners avoid arbitration with $14.5M, 2-year deal
SEATTLE (AP) — All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker and the Seattle Mariners avoided a salary arbitration hearing when they agreed to a $14.5 million,…
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