Ruud, Opelka advance to semifinals meeting at Geneva Open
GENEVA (AP) — Second-seeded Casper Ruud has advanced to the Geneva Open semifinals in defense of his title by beating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-4, 7-6…
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Naquin homers, Reds down Guardians 4-2 for 2-game sweep
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Tyler Naquin homered in the fifth inning and scored on Kyle Farmer’s go-ahead single in the…
Continue Reading AP source: Timberwolves in talks with Nuggets’ Tim Connelly
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are talking to Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly about their…
Continue Reading Up 1-0 on Rangers, Hurricanes’ D-men adding vital offense
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are getting the offensive production they need so far from their blue…
Continue Reading Ravens veteran punter Sam Koch retires after 16 seasons
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Longtime Ravens punter Sam Koch retired Thursday and will join the Baltimore coaching staff as a special teams consultant.…
Continue Reading Hornets GM Kupchak signs multiyear contract extension
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mitch Kupchak has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain the Charlotte Hornets’…
Continue ReadingRory McIlroy sets early pace at 2022 PGA Championship with blistering opening round as Tiger Woods struggles
By Ben Morse, CNN Rory McIlroy ended April’s Masters with a bang, and he maintained his blistering form at the 2022 PGA Championship on…
Continue Reading 3 Murray St softball players hurt in bus crash in Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama state troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash that injured three players on the bus carrying the Murray…
Continue Reading Valparaiso hires Charles Small, 1st Black athletic director
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Valparaiso has hired Charles Small as its athletic director. The former Iowa State administrator will become the first…
Continue Reading Real Madrid signs deal worth $380M for Bernabéu management
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid says it has signed a stadium management deal for the Santiago Bernabéu worth $381…
Continue Reading Predators extend coach John Hynes, assistants through 23-24
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have extended the contracts of coach John Hynes and his…
Continue Reading Injured reliever Luke Jackson loses arbitration vs Braves
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Braves reliever Luke Jackson has lost his salary arbitration case. Jackson is sidelined for the season by Tommy John…
Continue Reading Mets ace Scherzer likely out 6 to 8 weeks for oblique strain
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Max Scherzer is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a strained…
Continue Reading Sutter, Brunette, Gallant are finalists for NHL’s top coach
NEW YORK (AP) — Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter is among the three finalists for the Jack Adams Award, presented annually to the NHL’s…
Continue Reading Minority GM, coach candidates invited to meet NFL owners
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Even though the NFL attempted to enhance opportunities for minority candidates to become head coaches in a…
Continue Reading Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American official
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in…
Continue Reading Preakness tradition Alibi Breakfast back after 2 years off
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The Preakness tradition of the Alibi Breakfast is back this week after a two-year absence…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka gets rematch as she returns to French Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka’s return to the French Open will be a tough test against the player who beat her at…
Continue Reading Italian club Spezia in court to challenge FIFA transfer ban
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Italian club Spezia has challenged FIFA at a hearing at sport’s highest court trying to overturn a two-year transfer…
Continue Reading Ismail Elfath of US picked among 36 World Cup referees
By The Associated Press Ismail Elfath is the lone American among 36 referees selected by FIFA for this year’s World Cup. The 40-year-old was born…
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