Spain out of Rugby World Cup for using ineligible player
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The Spanish rugby federation says the country will not play at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France…
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Freiburg’s European bid breathes life into Bundesliga
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The German title race has ended with another dominant win for Bayern Munich but…
Continue Reading Monaco hunts Champions League spot, Clement still in charge
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer Monaco is in great form at a crucial time of the season. Belgian coach Philippe Clement has seen his Riviera…
Continue Reading Barcelona to play 2023-24 season away from Camp Nou
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says it will play the 2023-24 season away from Camp Nou while Europe’s largest soccer stadium undergoes a…
Continue Reading Stokes chosen as England test captain; Broad, Anderson back
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Ben Stokes is the new captain of England’s test cricket team. The allrounder replaced Joe Root. Root quit the…
Continue Reading No further action after banned Russian swimmer races
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Swimming’s world governing body FINA says it won’t seek any extra punishment for a Russian swimmer who competed at…
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News 11 Sports: Prep baseball & softball playoffs begin
Gila Ridge softball and San Luis baseball advance to their respective state tournaments, while San Luis softball and Cibola baseball lost in the…
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Hawks advance
The Gila Ridge softball team is proof that late season momentum can make a huge difference in the…
Continue Reading Tougher challenge awaits defending champ Bucks in 2nd round
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered from a bumpy beginning and rediscovered…
Continue Reading Neptune ready to keep Villanova elite as Wright’s successor
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Neptune knows pressure is high to keep Villanova’s basketball team a national…
Continue Reading NFL draft class faced major challenges in COVID-19 battles
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This year’s NFL draft class speaks reluctantly about its COVID-19 experiences. To some,…
Continue Reading Kayvon Thibodeaux, Garrett Wilson ready for the spotlight
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Kayvon Thibodeaux doesn’t lack any confidence, already proclaiming himself the best player in the NFL draft.…
Continue Reading Ward, Ohtani lead Angels over Guardians 9-5 for 4th straight
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — It’s easy to get overshadowed in a lineup that includes Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani,…
Continue Reading Pinder hits leadoff homer in return, A’s blank Giants 1-0
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Paul Blackburn and five relievers combined on a three-hitter, making Chad Pinder’s…
Continue Reading Amdersson scores early in 3rd, Kings beat Kraken 5-3
By MARK MOSCHETTI Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Lias Andersson’s first goal of the season for Los Angeles snapped a tie early in the third…
Continue Reading Curry, Warriors hold off Jokic, eliminate Nuggets in Game 5
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Back in the starting lineup at last, Stephen Curry took over late and brought his team back…
Continue Reading Sounders and Pumas play wild 2-2 draw 1st leg of CCL final
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicolás Lodeiro scored on a pair of penalty kicks late in the second half, and the Seattle Sounders rallied for a 2-2 draw with…
Continue Reading Timbers, Thorns play to raise money for Ukraine relief
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns of the National…
Continue Reading Stars take final playoff spot with 4-3 OT loss to Coyotes
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — All that mattered to Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness was getting the point they needed to wrap up…
Continue Reading Contreras, Wisdom come through in 10th, Cubs beat Braves 6-3
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Willson Contreras gave Chicago the lead with a run-scoring double in the 10th inning, Patrick…
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