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…
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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…
Continue Reading D’Arnaud’s grand slam, 6 RBIs power Braves past Rockies 13-6
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud homered twice, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-high six runs as…
Continue Reading Jones, Bonner help Sun snap Aces’ winning streak at 7
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 20 points, DeWanna Bonner added 19 and the Connecticut Sun beat Las Vegas 97-90 on Thursday night to snap the…
Continue Reading Bills add experience, depth by signing receiver Tavon Austin
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have added experience and depth to an already crowded receiver group by…
Continue Reading Rangers acquire Morel for Abreu 3 days after pitcher DFA’ed
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have acquired minor league right-hander Yohanse Morel from the Kansas City Royals. The Rangers traded…
Continue Reading Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Once Boston’s balanced roster of NBA Finals first-timers found a groove from long range,…
Continue Reading Brewers rally for 4 runs in 9th inning to stun Padres 5-4
By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jace Peterson tied the score with a three-run triple in the ninth inning and slumping Andrew…
Continue Reading Sports minister orders forensic audit of Hockey Canada
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada’s sports minister ordered a forensic audit of Hockey Canada after the organization recently settled a lawsuit with…
Continue Reading Schwindel, Contreras and Happ homer as Cubs top Cards 7-5
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Schwindel launched a long solo homer and doubled among his three hits and the Chicago Cubs…
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