Hertha coach Schwarz arrives with ‘turmoil’ over Moscow job
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin’s new coach Sandro Schwarz says he has struggled daily with the decision to stay…
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What is it about French Open clay that makes for surprises?
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Why is the French Open more likely to produce first-time and one-time Grand Slam champions than…
Continue Reading Phillies fire Girardi in wake of another lackluster season
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Girardi has been fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after his team’s terrible start.…
Continue Reading Will Wilson to quit as US Soccer CEO after 2 1/2 years
CHICAGO (AP) — Will Wilson is quitting as CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the World Cup, making the surprising decision to leave the job…
Continue Reading FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has confirmed to The Associated Press that he plans to retire.…
Continue Reading Former Giro champion Dumoulin to retire at end of season
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Giro d’Italia champion Tom Dumoulin has announced that he will retire at the end of…
Continue Reading Louisville promotes Heird to full-time athletic director
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s athletic board has promoted Josh Heird to permanent athletic director…
Continue Reading Mitchell and Blundell put New Zealand in charge at Lord’s
LONDON (AP) — An unbeaten stand of 180 between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell has put New Zealand in control against England after two days of the…
Continue Reading Field hockey pushes 5-a-side format toward Olympic goal
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Olympic sports are targeting new and more dynamic youth-focused formats. Now field hockey is making its move toward…
Continue Reading Billie Jean King receives France’s Legion of Honor award
PARIS (AP) — Tennis legend and LGBTQ rights activist Billie Jean King received France’s highest civilian honor, the Legion of Honor, on Friday.…
Continue Reading Madrid wants answers after Champions League final disorder
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid wants an explanation for the causes of the disorder that left its fans “abandoned and…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff urges end to gun violence and calls for gun reform as she advances to French Open final
By Ben Morse, CNN US tennis star Coco Gauff has said she wants to use her platform to call for the end of gun violence and urged for gun reform.…
Continue ReadingCeltics mount huge fourth-quarter comeback to stun the Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
By Ben Morse, CNN “High level of basketball being displayed gentlemen.” Even Kevin Durant couldn’t take his eyes off of…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Angels star Trout set to draw a crowd in Philly
By The Associated Press A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ TROUT’S TOWN Angels star Mike Trout is likely to have a…
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Colorado Avalanche goalie Pavel Francouz shuts out the Edmonton Oilers in game two
The Colorado Avalanche have a two oh lead in their best of seven series in the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers. Avalanche…
Continue Reading Gonsolin sharp again, Dodgers blank Mets 2-0 in NL showdown
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched two-hit ball over six sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated…
Continue Reading Tempe votes to negotiate with Coyotes on new arena project
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe city council has voted to negotiate with the Arizona Coyotes on a proposed development of nearly $2 billion that…
Continue Reading Warriors collapse in 4th quarter to lose Game 1 of Finals
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The ball was moving, the shots were falling and the arena was rocking in a very familiar third…
Continue Reading Japan and Brazil linked by soccer, baseball and immigration
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer OIZUMI, Japan (AP) — Brazilians will feel at home when Brazil plays Japan next week in Tokyo in a soccer game…
Continue Reading Petty hits 3-run HR, Oklahoma State beats Arizona in WCWS
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Karli Petty hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and seventh-seeded Oklahoma State beat…
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