Amelie Mauresmo: Women’s tennis has less ‘appeal’ than men’s
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — New French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says nine of the 10 night session matches at…
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Everton’s Richarlison charged for throwing lit flare
LONDON (AP) — Everton forward Richarlison has been charged with improper conduct for throwing a lit flare off the field after scoring a crucial…
Continue Reading Anderlecht hires Mazzù from Union
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s most successful club Anderlecht has hired Felice Mazzù as its new coach to replace Vincent Kompany. Anderlecht won the…
Continue Reading Kurt Zouma banned from keeping cats for 5 years for abuse
LONDON (AP) — West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has been banned from keeping cats for five years and ordered to carry out 180 hours of community…
Continue Reading Serie A champion Milan to be sold to RedBird for $1.3B
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Serie A champion AC Milan is on the verge of being sold to American investment firm RedBird Capital…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Rays put Franco on IL, Cortes excels for Yanks
By The Associated Press The Rays have put shortstop Wander Franco on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, the latest setback for…
Continue Reading Hummel’s hit in 10th rallies Diamondbacks past Braves 8-7
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Cooper Hummel ripped a few baseballs early in the game that came off his bat at over 100 miles per…
Continue Reading Pirates edge NL West-leading Dodgers 5-3 for 2nd series win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Chavis and Tucupita Marcano each hit two-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the…
Continue Reading Ime’s way: Celtics’ Finals run a product of coach’s vision
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics’ transition from a team that went from sitting just outside the top tier of…
Continue Reading McCormick late HR, Astros bullpen crisp in 3-1 win over A’s
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chas McCormick hit a tiebreaking home run off Frankie Montas to begin the eighth inning…
Continue Reading Warriors’ new home proves to be tough venue for visitors
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From the memorable “We Believe” playoff run in 2007 to the early days of this current…
Continue Reading Sykes scores 25, Sparks hold off Wings 93-91 in wild ending
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 25 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks held off…
Continue Reading Pederson’s homer lifts Giants over sliding Phillies in 11
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joc Pederson’s two-run homer in the 11th inning helped power the San Francisco Giants to…
Continue Reading Wisdom homers in 8th inning, Cubs beat Brewers 8-7
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Wisdom hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth inning, Willson Contreras and P.J.…
Continue Reading Pujols’ sac fly in 10th lifts Cardinals over Padres 3-2
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals, boosted by a…
Continue Reading Avalanche hold off Oilers for wild 8-6 victory in Game 1
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — J.T. Compher scored twice, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche held off…
Continue Reading Aces win 7th straight for best 10-game start in team history
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Jackie Young scored 21 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 89-81…
Continue Reading Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since ’75 Series
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Luis Castillo struck out 10 while pitching six innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat…
Continue Reading Canha has 4 of Mets’ 17 hits to rout Nats, 5th win in row
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Canha led off with the first of his four hits, Starling Marte followed with a homer against…
Continue Reading Pérez keeps rolling after liner off leg, Rangers beat Rays
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Martín Pérez retired all 16 batters after taking a 97 mph liner off his right leg and…
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