Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st match in a year
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out…
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Mexican-based group buys Spanish club Sporting Gijón
MADRID (AP) — Mexican-based holding company Orlegi has acquired a majority stake of second-division Spanish club Sporting Gijón. The Mexican group…
Continue Reading Hamilton says “archaic mindsets” about color must change
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer PARIS (AP) — Formula One great Lewis Hamilton says “archaic mindsets” have to change after retired…
Continue ReadingMatteo Berrettini withdraws from Wimbledon due to positive Covid-19 test
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Matteo Berrettini, last year’s men’s finalist, has withdrawn from Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19. The…
Continue Reading 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini out with COVID-19
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini has pulled out of the grass-court Grand…
Continue Reading Swiss sprinter Alex Wilson banned 4 years for steroid use
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss sprinter Alex Wilson has been banned for four years after an anti-doping tribunal judged he intentionally used an…
Continue Reading Vatican runner to compete in half marathon at Med Games
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The daughter of a Vatican employee will represent “the pope’s team” by competing in the half marathon at the…
Continue ReadingAndy Murray defends use of cheeky underhand serve in Wimbledon opener against James Duckworth
By Matias Grez, CNN Andy Murray defended the use of the underhand serve he deployed during his first-round win at Wimbledon over Australia’s…
Continue ReadingMLB announces 12 suspensions for mass brawl between Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels
By CNN Sport staff Major League Baseball has suspended 12 players and coaches following the mass brawl that marred the Los Angeles Angels’ win…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Twins in Cleveland for 2, brawl bans announced
By The Associated Press Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is serving his final days with Minnesota before leaving for the same job with LSU. His…
Continue ReadingWoman sues Houston Texans over former QB Deshaun Watson’s alleged behavior
By Jennifer Henderson, Wayne Sterling and Travis Caldwell, CNN With NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson facing a possible suspension from the league for…
Continue Reading AP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Watson
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL insisted on an indefinite suspension while Deshaun Watson’s legal team argued there’s no basis for…
Continue Reading Wells, Rutschman help Orioles dominate Mariners 9-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched five nearly perfect innings, Adley Rutschman drove one of Baltimore’s five home runs and the Orioles three-hit…
Continue Reading After suspensions, Angels rally for 4-3 win over White Sox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game…
Continue Reading Plum, Wilson combine for 54 points in Aces’ win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 29 points, A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los…
Continue Reading Taurasi makes seven 3-pointers, Phoenix beats Indiana 83-71
PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 27 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 17 points and the Phoenix Mercury…
Continue Reading Kuhl tosses 3-hit shutout, Rockies beat Dodgers 4-0 at Coors
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Chad Kuhl crouched in a tunnel at Coors Field, sharing the moment with his parents on a FaceTime…
Continue Reading Garver, Calhoun power Rangers to 10-4 win over Royals
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mitch Garver and Kole Calhoun each had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, leading the Texas…
Continue Reading Best-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A’s 9-5 on late rally
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees took advantage of two catcher’s interference calls, a hit batter and a walk to…
Continue Reading Aliyah Boston wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete
LOS ANGELES (AP) — South Carolina basketball player Aliyah Boston has been honored with the Honda Cup, which is presented annually to the top…
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