Hurricanes, Rangers face Game 7 for trip to conference final
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers are set for a Game 7 in their second-round series…
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Longoria’s 4th homer in 4 games lifts Giants over Reds 6-4
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Evan Longoria hit his fourth home run in four games, a go-ahead, three-run drive in a six-run…
Continue Reading Bayern, Dortmund drawn against 3rd-tier teams in German Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have been drawn against third-tier clubs in the first round of next season’s German Cup. Bayern…
Continue Reading Nadal to face Djokovic at French Open after 5-set victory
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal got through a serious test in the French Open’s fourth round by edging Felix…
Continue Reading Vlad Jr. scratched by Blue Jays with sore left wrist
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays scratched slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from their starting lineup. Guerrero was in the Blue Jays’…
Continue Reading Wallace scores 17 points, Dream beat Mercury 82-54
ATLANTA (AP) — Kristy Wallace had 17 points to lead five Atlanta players scoring in double figures and the Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-54.…
Continue Reading Perez beats Fox in 4-hole playoff, wins Dutch Open
CROMVOIRT, Netherlands (AP) — Victor Perez of France has birdied the fourth hole of a playoff with Ryan Fox to win the Dutch Open for the second…
Continue Reading Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson said a few prayers when he wrecked late in his Indianapolis 500 debut with his…
Continue Reading Forest back in England’s top flight for 1st time since 1999
LONDON (AP) — Two-time European Cup winner Nottingham Forest is back in the top flight of English soccer for the first time since 1999. Forest beat…
Continue Reading Kapler may suspend protest during anthem on Memorial Day
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he may suspend his protest during the national…
Continue Reading Coco Gauff, now 18, returns to French Open quarterfinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — It’s been quite a visit to Paris for 18-year-old American Coco Gauff. She celebrated…
Continue ReadingSergio Pérez wins dramatic Monaco Grand Prix after heavy rain causes long delay
By Ben Church, CNN Sergio Pérez produced a brilliant drive as Red Bull capitalized on a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. The Mexican driver…
Continue Reading Cubs place LHP Wade Miley on 15-day IL with shoulder strain
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. Miley also missed the…
Continue Reading Spezza announces retirement, will join Leafs front office
TORONTO (AP) — Veteran Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza announced his retirement Sunday after a 19-season NHL career. The 38-year-old is moving…
Continue Reading Courtois comes up big to win his 1st Champions League title
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had told Thibaut Courtois that he would take him to the Champions…
Continue Reading Hindley becomes 1st Australian to win the Giro d’Italia
VERONA, Italy (AP) — Jai Hindley accomplished what he so narrowly missed out on two years ago by sealing overall victory in the Giro d’Italia.…
Continue Reading Concerns over police aggression toward Champions League fans
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer PARIS (AP) — Tear gas fired indiscriminately around children and the elderly. Pepper spray unleashed at…
Continue ReadingChicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa says Gabe Kapler’s National Anthem protest ‘not appropriate’
By Wayne Sterling and Ben Church, CNN Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he disagrees with San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s…
Continue Reading Marcelo leaving Madrid after fifth Champions League title
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Marcelo put an end to his era at Real Madrid by lifting yet another Champions League trophy. The…
Continue Reading Rangnick severs ties with Man United to focus on Austria
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ralf Rangnick will not take up his role as a consultant at Manchester United, the Premier League club said Sunday,…
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