Ukraine soccer team fulfilling its duty in World Cup mission
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The World Cup mission of Ukraine’s national soccer team is clear and profound. They…
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Coco Gauff, 18, to face No. 1 Swiatek in French Open final
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — American teenager Coco Gauff has reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Martina Trevisan of…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner can’t play with her WNBA colleagues. She can’t call them, either. But she can write. In one…
Continue Reading Russians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Barring an end to the war in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from next month’s track and…
Continue Reading Madrid boosts defense by signing Rüdiger from Chelsea
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has signed Antonio Rüdiger from Chelsea on a free transfer. It’s a four-year contract. The Spanish and European…
Continue Reading Doctor in tow, Rafael Nadal heads to French Open semifinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal showed up at Roland Garros with his personal doctor along for the trip. He has been…
Continue Reading FIBA warns of possible disciplinary action against Nigeria
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Basketball’s world governing body has confirmed that Nigeria has withdrawn its…
Continue Reading MATCHDAY: France starts new campaign in Nations League
By The Associated Press Titleholder France starts its new campaign in the Nations League with a home game against Denmark in Group 1 of top-tier…
Continue Reading Bavaria releases all files on Munich Olympic massacre
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Bavaria say they’re releasing all previously unpublished files on the attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics…
Continue Reading Hertha hires Schwarz as coach after escaping Bundesliga drop
BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin has hired Sandro Schwarz as its new coach after narrowly escaping relegation from the Bundesliga. Schwarz is the latest…
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News 11 Sports: IV prep softball accomplishments
Calipatria’s star catcher lands her collegiate destination, while we recap Calexico softball’s historic state tournament…
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Paying it forward: Calipatria softball catcher achieves full ride scholarship
A dream come true for Calipatria Lady Hornets softball catcher, Kylie Lyerly. She’s got game and the brains. With a GPA of 3.97, Lyerly is going on a…
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Transformative year: Black coaches now lead 50% of NBA teams
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It’s an annual occurrence in the NBA. Teams change head coaches and the roster of…
Continue Reading For Jaylen Brown, NBA Finals is bit of a homecoming
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaylen Brown is starting the NBA Finals on the road. Except it might seem like a…
Continue Reading Choi double in 11th for Rays in 4-3 win over Rangers
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ji-Man Choi hit an RBI double in the 11th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Texas 4-3…
Continue Reading Panthers’ practice facility dead after Chapter 11 filing
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer The Carolina Panthers’ proposed $800 million practice facility project in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is officially…
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One and done. Calexico’s historic season ends in El Cajon
Calexico’s historic softball season comes to an end in the opening round of the state playoffs…
Continue Reading Cleaning up: Pirates beat Dodgers 8-4 for rare sweep in LA
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nothing like sweeping one of the most feared lineups in baseball to give the young Pittsburgh…
Continue Reading Timme, Strawther, Bolton returning to Gonzaga next season
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Drew Timme and wing Julian Strawther both say they will drop out of the NBA draft and return to the Bulldogs…
Continue Reading Morel hits sac fly in 10th as Cubs beat Brewers 4-3
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Christopher Morel drove in Jason Heyward with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the…
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