Serena Williams gets wild-card entry for Wimbledon singles
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon, after all. The All England Club announced on Tuesday that Williams…
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Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy facing DUI, other charges in Florida
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy is facing driving under the influence and other charges after being arrested in Florida, authorities…
Continue Reading Kompany hired by Burnley for first coaching role in England
BURNLEY, England (AP) — Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been hired as manager of Burnley for his first coaching job in English…
Continue Reading Barcelona to feature UN refugee agency logo on jerseys
GENEVA (AP) — Barcelona will promote the U.N. refugee agency’s logo on the back of its jerseys for the next four seasons. The agreement comes…
Continue Reading Sara Errani upsets 2nd-seeded Madison Brengle at Veneto Open
GAIBA, Italy (AP) — Italian player Sara Errani has upset second-seeded Madison Brengle 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 in the opening round of the Veneto Open. The…
Continue Reading Moto race organizers investigate after 5 competitors killed
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man (AP) — An investigation has been launched by organizers of a motorcycle race on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea after five…
Continue ReadingNBA Finals Game 5: Golden State Warriors one game away from title after 104-94 win over Boston Celtics
By Matias Grez, CNN The Golden State Warriors are now just one win away from a fourth NBA title in eight seasons after a 104-94 win over the Boston…
Continue Reading Buxton homers vs Seattle again, Twins top Mariners 3-2
By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Byron Buxton belted his 18th home run, Chris Archer delivered another steady pitching performance and…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Yanks’ Donaldson to serve ban, Strasburg out
Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York…
Continue Reading Rangers hope to build on deep playoff run for future success
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer Two days after losing in the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers still haven’t gotten over their…
Continue Reading Curry’s 233-game run of made 3-pointers ends in NBA Finals
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For the first time in his career, Stephen Curry couldn’t get a 3-pointer to fall in an NBA postseason game. The Golden State…
Continue Reading Goalkeeper secures spot in World Cup and in Aussie folklore
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — There were two diametrically different ways Andrew Redmayne stood to be remembered after he…
Continue Reading Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings for his first win in more than a month, and…
Continue Reading Mayweather to fight another exhibition bout in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Floyd Mayweather will fight in Japan again in another exhibition. This time it’ll be against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in a…
Continue Reading Drury, Moustakas rally Reds over D-backs 5-4
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Drury hit a tying three-run homer in the fifth inning, Mike Moustakas added a go-ahead…
Continue Reading Darvish returns to Wrigley, lifts Padres over Cubs 4-1
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched a season-high eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking…
Continue Reading Albies breaks foot, but Braves beat Nats for 12th straight
By HARVEY VALENTINE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves won their 12th straight game, beating the Washington…
Continue Reading Honduras downs Canada 2-1 in CONCACAF Nations League play
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — Kevin Lopez and Kervin Arriaga scored to lead Honduras past Canada 2-1 in the CONCACAF Nations League. Lopez scored…
Continue Reading Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Exhibiting a determined confidence and grit all game, Andrew Wiggins single-handedly took…
Continue Reading Rangers get 3rd win in row, 5-3 over AL West-leading Houston
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brad Miller grounded an RBI single through a drawn-in infield for the go-ahead run in…
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