Albania declares holiday for Europa Conference League final
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian government has declared a public holiday in Tirana for next Wednesday when…
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US Soccer agrees to equal pay deal
By Wayne Sterling, CNN The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the United States Women’s National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) and…
Continue Reading A look at agreements for US men’s and women’s soccer teams
By RONALD BLUM and ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writers The U.S. Soccer Federation has agreed to landmark collective bargaining agreements with its…
Continue Reading US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
By ANNE M. PETERSON and RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writers The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s…
Continue Reading Clashes break out before Europea League final in Seville
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers fans have clashed on the streets of Sevilla a few hours…
Continue Reading Oops! Jubilant Eritrean cyclist out after wine cork hits eye
JESI, Italy (AP) — An accident with a prosecco cork while celebrating his historic stage victory at the Giro d’Italia has forced Biniam Girmay to…
Continue ReadingJimmy Butler puts in a historic performance as Heat win Game 1 over the Celtics
By Issy Ronald, CNN Jimmy Butler poured in 41 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocked shots — numbers never seen…
Continue Reading Russian gymnast gets 1-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been given a one-year ban for displaying a symbol on his uniform supporting the…
Continue ReadingNBA commissioner Adam Silver says he’s working ‘side-by-side’ with the WNBA to free Brittney Griner
By Ben Church, CNN NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he’s “working side-by-side” with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in order to…
Continue Reading Leclerc has lead, Verstappen momentum before Spanish GP
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Charles Leclerc has the lead but Max Verstappen has the momentum. The defending Formula…
Continue ReadingLiverpool win takes Premier League title race to the last day
By Aimee Lewis, CNN And still there is hope for Liverpool. A come-from-behind 2-1 win against Southampton on Tuesday night means Jurgen Klopp’s…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods defends legacy of PGA Tour ahead of PGA Championship
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Tiger Woods strongly defended the legacy of the PGA Tour ahead of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf professional series teeing off next…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown team
By The Associated Press Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches at Texas again a month after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a…
Continue Reading Hundreds of Everest climbers begin to return from summit
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of climbers who scaled Mount Everest over the last few days taking…
Continue Reading Restored to glory, Southern Hills ready for PGA showcase
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Southern Hills has undergone an extensive restoration effort ahead of this week’s PGA…
Continue Reading A’s snap out of offensive funk to beat Twins 5-2
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, Sean Murphy followed with a…
Continue Reading McBride scores 24, makes late layup; Lynx beat Sparks 87-84
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 24 points in her season debut for Minnesota while Sylvia Fowles and Moriah Jefferson each added 20 points…
Continue Reading Manson scores 8:02 into OT, Avs beat Blues 3-2 in Game 1
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an…
Continue Reading La Stella homers as Giants beat Rockies again, 10-7
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Tommy La Stella homered on the second pitch of the game and doubled twice as the San Francisco…
Continue Reading Trainer Cox suspended in Kentucky for horse’s failed test
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky horse racing stewards have suspended Brad Cox, the trainer of 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Mandaloun, for 10 days with…
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