Jordan Smith takes 2-stroke lead at European Open
WINSEN, Germany (AP) — Jordan Smith surged into a two-stroke lead in the second round of the European Open. Smith seeks his second tour win five…
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SEC approves future schedules for basketball, not football
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference approved future regular-season schedules and postseason formats for six sports — just not…
Continue Reading Clay time: Holmes transforms into elite relief with Yankees
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ninth innings in the Bronx have become Clay Time, with Clay Holmes entering with his cap pulled…
Continue Reading Valencia adds more turmoil by firing coach Bordalás
MADRID (AP) — Spanish club Valencia has fired coach José Bordalás amid turmoil over the team’s leadership. The club ended Bordalás’ contract…
Continue Reading Packers’ Douglas eager to build on his breakthrough season
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas is approaching the offseason with the same…
Continue Reading Big 12 record $426M revenue, new commish expected mid-July
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference is distributing a record $426 million of revenue to its 10 schools…
Continue Reading Nadal to French Open final after Zverev injury; Ruud next
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal has advanced to the French Open final after Alexander Zverev fell during a point,…
Continue Reading Lawrence takes aim at young Parsons in Cowboys’ sacks race
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is looking to boost his sacks total…
Continue Reading 7-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack retires after 13 years in NFL
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving…
Continue Reading Women’s golf youth movement includes rising stars Ko, Korda
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — With an abundance of rising young stars gaining notoriety, women’s golf is drawing…
Continue Reading Kepler, Pagán among 4 unvaccinated Twins to miss Jays series
TORONTO (AP) — The struggling Minnesota Twins have arrived in Toronto without regular right fielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagán,…
Continue Reading Hertha coach Schwarz arrives with ‘turmoil’ over Moscow job
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin’s new coach Sandro Schwarz says he has struggled daily with the decision to stay…
Continue Reading What is it about French Open clay that makes for surprises?
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Why is the French Open more likely to produce first-time and one-time Grand Slam champions than…
Continue Reading Phillies fire Girardi in wake of another lackluster season
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Girardi has been fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after his team’s terrible start.…
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Tempe votes to negotiate with Coyotes on new arena project
The Tempe City Council has voted to negotiate with the Arizona Coyotes on a proposed development of nearly $2 billion that would include a new arena…
Continue Reading Will Wilson to quit as US Soccer CEO after 2 1/2 years
CHICAGO (AP) — Will Wilson is quitting as CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the World Cup, making the surprising decision to leave the job…
Continue Reading FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has confirmed to The Associated Press that he plans to retire.…
Continue Reading Former Giro champion Dumoulin to retire at end of season
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Giro d’Italia champion Tom Dumoulin has announced that he will retire at the end of…
Continue Reading Louisville promotes Heird to full-time athletic director
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s athletic board has promoted Josh Heird to permanent athletic director…
Continue Reading Mitchell and Blundell put New Zealand in charge at Lord’s
LONDON (AP) — An unbeaten stand of 180 between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell has put New Zealand in control against England after two days of the…
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