Fury to ‘walk away’ from boxing after short-lived comeback
LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury has decided to “walk away” from boxing only three days after saying he was returning to the sport. Fury turned 34 on…
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Belgian strikers in Milan in focus as Serie A season starts
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Two Belgian strikers are likely to be in focus when the Italian league season starts Saturday.…
Continue Reading Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate WCup workers
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar kicks off in 100 days and Human Rights Watch on Friday has again urged FIFA and the host nation to…
Continue Reading Barcelona sells more assets to clear Lewandowski for opener
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets so it could meet the Spanish…
Continue Reading‘Please don’t forget about us,’ says Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko about ongoing war effort
By Ben Church, CNN As he urges the world not to forget about those still facing imminent danger from Russian forces, Ukrainian soccer icon Andriy…
Continue Reading 10 fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv sentenced in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Greek court on has handed down suspended sentences and fines to 10 fans of Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv after…
Continue ReadingRaheem Sterling says he didn’t think twice about joining Chelsea despite racist incident in 2018
By Ben Church, CNN Raheem Sterling says he didn’t think twice about joining Chelsea this season despite receiving racist abuse at Stamford…
Continue Reading Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given…
Continue Reading Connecticut secures No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut…
Continue Reading Aces move atop WNBA standings with one game remaining
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 25 points and four 3-pointers, Jackie Young scored 16 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces…
Continue ReadingTom Brady taking leave of absence from Tampa Bay Buccaneers to ‘deal with personal things’
By Ben Morse, CNN Tom Brady is taking some time away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to “deal with personal things,” according to the…
Continue ReadingBrazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots…
Continue ReadingNBA to retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey throughout the league as tribute to the 11-time champion
By Matt Foster, CNN The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Thursday it will permanently retire Basketball Hall of Famer Bill…
Continue Reading‘Please don’t forget about us,’ says Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko about ongoing war effort
By Ben Church, CNN As he urges the world not to forget about those still facing imminent danger from Russian forces, Ukrainian soccer icon Andriy…
Continue Reading Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd ‘Field of Dreams’ game
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Standing among rows of Iowa cornstalks, Nico Hoerner had Johnny Bench on his left and Billy…
Continue Reading Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason win
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore…
Continue Reading Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited…
Continue Reading Hosmer’s double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and…
Continue Reading Rhule: Mayfield, Darnold will play 1 series vs. Washington
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold will each play one series Saturday night when the Carolina…
Continue Reading Reds 2B India leaves ‘Field of Dreams’ game with leg injury
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India left Thursday night’s “Field of Dreams” game in Iowa because of a…
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