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…
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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,…
Continue Reading Real Madrid fans celebrate Champions League title back home
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid fans celebrated a Champions League title yet again by packing the streets of the Spanish…
Continue Reading Perez wins chaotic Monaco GP, Ferrari blows it for Leclerc
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MONACO (AP) — Red Bull driver Sergio Perez held on to win Sunday’s rain-marred and chaotic Monaco Grand…
Continue ReadingLiverpool requests formal investigation into ugly scenes around Champions League final
By Ben Church, CNN Liverpool Football Club has requested a formal investigation into the ugly scenes that marred the Champions League final in Paris…
Continue Reading Lester Piggott, one of the great English jockeys, dies at 86
LONDON (AP) — English jockey Lester Piggott has died at the age of 86. He won the English Derby nine times in his haul of victories in horse…
Continue ReadingIndy 500: How to watch and everything else you need to know
By Issy Ronald, CNN Following two weeks of testing, practice and qualifying, the Indy 500 returns this weekend as 33 drivers attempt to win the…
Continue Reading Liverpool’s regret: Season for the ages has sour ending
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — It was only a week ago that Liverpool stood on the cusp of immortality. A quadruple of major…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Rookies Witt, Gorman and Harris draw attention
By The Associated Press Bobby Witt Jr. began the season as a highly rated prospect and looks like he’s starting to heat up. Fellow rookies Nolan…
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