Andy Murray beats O’Connell in Stuttgart opener
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has defeated Australian qualifier Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 6-3 in the first…
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Golfers put aside ‘reprehensible’ Saudi moves to join series
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — The stars of the new Saudi-funded golf league tried to fend off concerns on Tuesday about…
Continue Reading Bills promote Brian Gaine to take over as assistant GM
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have promoted Brian Gaine as assistant general manager, part of a series of moves to fill offseason…
Continue Reading Canadians hire Poulin as player development consultant
MONTREAL (AP) — Hockey great Marie-Philip Poulin has joined the Montreal Canadiens’ front office as a player development consultant. The role…
Continue Reading Inoue stops Donaire in 2nd rd, unifies 3 bantamweight belts
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese star Naoya Inoue stopped Nonito Donaire midway through the second round Tuesday night. He won their rematch and…
Continue Reading Schalke appoints Frank Kramer as coach for Bundesliga return
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Schalke has appointed Frank Kramer as coach to help ensure the team’s survival in the Bundesliga after one…
Continue ReadingIce skating set to gradually raise minimum competition age from 15 to 17 after Kamila Valieva doping scandal
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The International Skating Union (ISU) announced on Tuesday that it will gradually increase the minimum age for senior…
Continue Reading Dustin Johnson quits PGA membership to play in Saudi league
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says he has resigned his PGA Tour membership to…
Continue ReadingDavy Morgan becomes third motorcyclist to die at this year’s Isle of Man TT
By Ben Church, CNN Northern Irish rider Davy Morgan has become the third motorcyclist to die in a crash during this year’s Isle of Man TT.…
Continue ReadingDustin Johnson resigns from PGA Tour to play in LIV Golf series, as Phil Mickelson returns to golf to play in event
By David Close, Amy Woodyatt and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Six-time golf major champion Phil Mickelson will participate in the inaugural LIV Golf…
Continue Reading Figure skating minimum age rises to 17 before 2026 Olympics
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian…
Continue Reading Glasgow to host Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation has selected Glasgow, Scotland to host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on indoor hard courts in…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Twins host Yankees, Angels’ skid hits 12
By The Associated Press The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry’s teammates admire his humility as a superstar
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry exhibits a humility in how he goes about his daily business that his…
Continue Reading Stanford out-rallies Texas State in 9th to win regional 4-3
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Drew Bowser and Tommy Troy led off the bottom of the ninth with home runs and freshman Trevor Haskins drove in the winning…
Continue Reading Escobar hits for cycle, has 6 RBIs as Mets beat Padres 11-5
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run triple in the ninth inning to complete his first cycle, giving him…
Continue Reading Bichette homers and Blue Jays top Royals 8-0
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bo Bichette hit one of three Toronto home runs and five Blue Jays pitchers combined on a…
Continue Reading Wacha throws shutout, Red Sox win 1-0 as Angels’ skid at 12
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in five years and the streaking…
Continue Reading Benches clear in 9th, Servais tossed as Mariners beat Astros
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Mariners manager Scott Servais was ejected for his role in a benches-clearing scuffle in the…
Continue Reading Angels’ Mike Trout singles to end 0-for-26 slide
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout singled in his first at-bat against the Boston Red Sox,…
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