Italy’s Ceccon sets world record in men’s 100 backstroke
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Italy’s Thomas Ceccon has set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke at the swimming world championships in…
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Hawks’ new GM Fields makes improved defense the top priority
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are emphasizing defensive improvement as they consider offseason changes. Change…
Continue Reading Sergio Romo cut by Mariners as Ken Giles joins bullpen
SEATTLE (AP) — Relievers Sergio Romo and and Roenis Elías were cut Monday by the struggling Seattle Mariners to make room for reliever Ken Giles…
Continue Reading Title IX propelled women from college courts to CEO offices
By The Associated Press With the 50th anniversary of Title IX on the horizon, here’s a look at some of the women who played college sports…
Continue Reading Title IX: WNBA owner among women athletes running businesses
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Ginny Gilder wasn’t well versed on what Title IX meant until she was a freshman at Yale, competing…
Continue Reading Mets recall Dom Smith from Triple-A after 3-week stint
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have promoted first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith from Triple-A Syracuse,…
Continue Reading Magic-Rockets, Pistons-Blazers to open Vegas summer league
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA Summer League will start with a little Midnight Madness feel, at least in some of the country. And if the Orlando Magic keep…
Continue Reading Ceccon sets world record, Ledecky claims yet another title
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Italy’s Thomas Ceccon has set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie…
Continue Reading Orlando still evaluating all options with No. 1 draft pick
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — College basketball season ended almost three months ago, the NBA draft lottery was more…
Continue Reading College basketball player killed in NYC shooting; 8 wounded
NEW YORK (AP) — A college basketball player was killed and eight other people were wounded Monday in an early-morning shooting at a gathering in…
Continue Reading Serena Williams skips practice at Eastbourne ahead of return
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Serena Williams has skipped her scheduled practice session at Eastbourne at late notice as the 23-time Grand Slam…
Continue Reading On Golf: US Open a reminder of what really matters in golf
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The U.S. Open began with Phil Mickelson speaking without saying hardly anything. It ended…
Continue Reading Rüdiger: It was ‘Madrid or nothing’ after leaving Chelsea
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger says he experienced first-hand what it felt like to be a…
Continue Reading Poland cuts Russia-based player out of World Cup plans
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland won’t consider defender Maciej Rybus in its plans for the World Cup in Qatar after he signed a new contract with a…
Continue Reading Hamilton’s raised Mercedes bounces champ to needed podium
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Lewis Hamilton was energized by a respectable weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he finished third. It…
Continue Reading Track and field to leave multi-sport European Championships
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Track and field is leaving the multi-sport European Championships program after the 2022 edition in Munich. The…
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Coyotes taking next steps toward building new arena
After an eight-hour meeting late last week, the Arizona Coyotes finally got what they wanted: approval to negotiate with the City of Tempe to build a…
Continue Reading Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd joins West Ham from Rennes
LONDON (AP) — Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd has joined West Ham from French club Rennes for a reported fee of 30 million pounds ($36.7 million).…
Continue Reading Bruce Buck steps down as Chelsea chairman after takeover
LONDON (AP) — Bruce Buck is stepping down as Chelsea chairman. Buck has held the position since 2003 but is leaving following the change of…
Continue Reading Fitzpatrick’s victory a win for golf at thrilling US Open
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The unsettled future of golf was in the surest of hands over the final four tantalizing…
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