Pegula almost didn’t go to Wimbledon; now she eyes 3rd round
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — American tennis player Jessica Pegula almost did not go to Wimbledon this year.…
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New European soccer clubs’ group gives voice to less wealthy
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A new group for European clubs feeling isolated in soccer politics dominated by wealthy rivals has…
Continue Reading Parker’s 25 points, 11 rebounds lead Chicago past Sun 91-83
CHICAGO (AP) — Candace Parker had a season-high 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and Chicago beat the…
Continue Reading Williams, Calhoun among coaches headed to college hoops Hall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Roy Williams and Jim Calhoun will join John Beilein and Lon Kruger in a star-studded cast of coaches who will be inducted…
Continue Reading AP source: Nuggets and Wizards agree to 4-player swap
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal that would send guards Will Barton and Monte Morris to the…
Continue Reading Mets’ deGrom, Scherzer take next steps toward rejoining Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer took their next steps toward returning to New York’s rotation. DeGrom threw 27 pitches to…
Continue Reading AP source: Timberwolves, Prince reach 2-year, $16M extension
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back reserve forward Taurean Prince. He became a vital…
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Custom Colorado Avalanche license plates support programs for people with disabilities
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Coloradans can show their support for three-time Stanley Cup champions by purchasing personalized Colorado Avalanche license…
Continue Reading 2-time Wimbledon champ Murray loses to Isner in 2nd round
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The recurring cries of “Come on, Andy!” at Centre Court meandered somewhere along…
Continue Reading St. Pete mayor reopens talks on future of Rays stadium site
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, is reopening talks about the future of the…
Continue Reading Big 12 picks Roc Nation’s Brett Yormark as next commissioner
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Brett Yormark, an executive with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and former CEO of the Brooklyn Nets, was…
Continue Reading FIFA to put more World Cup tickets up for online sale
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA will put more World Cup tickets up for sale next week on a first-come, first-served basis. Soccer’s governing body said…
Continue ReadingCarson Pickett becomes the first player with a limb difference to play for USWNT
By Issy Ronald, CNN Carson Pickett became the first player with a limb difference to play for the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic breezes into third round after scintillating Wimbledon performance
By Ben Church, CNN Novak Djokovic was in blistering form as he swept aside Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets — 6-1 6-4 6-2 — on…
Continue Reading Tan’s doubles partner angered by Wimbledon withdrawal
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Harmony Tan surprised and angered her Wimbledon doubles partner by withdrawing from…
Continue Reading CJ Cup on the move again, to Congaree in South Carolina
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The CJ Cup is on the move again in America. This year the elite fall golf event originally held in South Korea is…
Continue ReadingNelson Piquet says racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton had no racist intent
By Matias Grez, CNN Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet has apologized for his racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton and said his comments had no racist…
Continue Reading FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans
By JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New…
Continue Reading Piquet apologizes to Hamilton over ‘ill thought out’ comment
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has apologized to Lewis Hamilton, saying the…
Continue ReadingRed Bull sack junior driver Juri Vips after investigation into alleged use of racist slur on live gaming stream
By Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged use…
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