Olympic stars Ledecky, Dressel headline US team for worlds
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel highlight a 41-member U.S. swimming team that will compete at this summer’s world…
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Osaka, Muguruza exit Madrid Open in 2nd round
MADRID (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Garbiñe Muguruza were among leading players to be knocked out of the Madrid Open on a day of upsets. Spain’s Sara…
Continue Reading Bichette homers, Gausman fans 10 as Blue Jays top Astros 3-2
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Santiago Espinal drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the seventh inning, Bo Bichette…
Continue Reading Pefok’s Swiss-high 22nd goal lifts Young Boys over Sion 2-1
ZURICH (AP) — American forward Jordan Pefok scored his Swiss league-leading 22nd goal, converting a penalty kick in the seventh minute of…
Continue Reading LA Kings look to slow Edmonton’s dynamic duo in first round
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together for seven seasons.…
Continue Reading Batting average dips slightly, power way down across MLB
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball batting average this April was a lousy .231, once again on pace to fall…
Continue Reading Locked in since January, path to Cup through East isn’t easy
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference have been set since before the All-Star break. They jockeyed for…
Continue Reading Late scoring burst sends NYCFC to 3-0 victory over San Jose
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City FC broke a scoreless tie with a three-goal outburst late in the second half and Sean Johnson had three saves in a 3-0…
Continue Reading O’Ward shifts focus away from contract and picks up victory
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LEEDS, Ala. (AP) — Pato O’Ward picked up his first win of the IndyCar season with a bold pass on Rinus…
Continue Reading Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a…
Continue Reading Arnaus wins Catalunya Championship after dramatic playoff
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Home favorite Adri Arnaus finally won a dramatic playoff to beat Oliver Bekker at the Catalunya Championship and claim his…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby leads off Triple Crown without Bob Baffert
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Kentucky Derby leads off the first Triple Crown season in decades without the chance of Bob Baffert officially…
Continue Reading Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have criticized Wimbledon’s decision to exclude players from Russia and Belarus from taking part in…
Continue Reading Ovechkin, Ekblad return to practice for Capitals, Panthers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and Aaron Ekblad both practiced on Sunday. Those are excellent…
Continue Reading Hurricanes turn focus to another playoff shot at Bruins
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins meet in a first-round NHL playoffs series starting…
Continue Reading Penguins’ All-Star goalie Jarry to miss start of playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their first-round playoff matchup with the New York Rangers without Tristan Jarry. Head coach…
Continue Reading Djokovic ‘heartbroken’ for jailed friend Becker
MADRID (AP) — Novak Djokovic says he is “heartbroken” for his former coach Boris Becker after the tennis great was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in…
Continue Reading Islanders disappointed to miss playoffs after two long runs
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer After two straight trips to the Stanley Cup semifinals, there were high expectations this season for the New York…
Continue Reading Arsenal heads closer to CL return with 2-1 win at West Ham
LONDON (AP) — Headers from defenders Gabriel and Rob Holding have nudged Arsenal closer to a return to the Champions League with a 2-1 victory at…
Continue Reading Coyotes find glimmers of hope after rebuilding season
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes knew it would be a difficult season after jettisoning players and…
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