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Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors.…
The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner
Except for the Kentucky Derby winner going for the Triple Crown, the 151st running of…
Colt making his racing debut dies after a race at Laurel, the day before the Preakness
LAUREL, Md. (AP) — A 3-year-old colt making his racing debut died Friday shortly after…
Ruud beats Darderi to reach Italian Open final. Sinner-Medvedev suspended by rain
ROME (AP) — Casper Ruud maintained his focus during a nearly two-hour rain delay to…
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are ready to roll back the clock in a double MMA comeback for the ages
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano aren’t bothering to pretend to hate…
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal playing catch a week after elbow surgery
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has started playing catch and soft tossing,…
Suspect in shooting of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy arrested in Kentucky
LAUREL, Miss. (AP) — A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri…
Connor Brown scores winner as Canada beats Sweden 5-3 at hockey world championship
FRIBOURG — Connor Brown scored the winning goal in the third period and Canada opened…
Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL’s Detroit expansion team
Manon Rheaume is carrying over her trailblazing women’s hockey career into a front office role…
Academy Award winning actor Brendan Fraser to serve as Indianapolis 500’s honorary starter
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Academy Award winning actor Brendan Fraser has been selected as the honorary…
Mike Brown was hired to coach the Knicks for this moment. He has his team ready for it
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Brown was hired for this moment. The New York Knicks…
Marsh blitz earns Lucknow big win and dents Chennai IPL playoff hopes
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Mitchell Marsh deflated Chennai Super Kings with a blazing knock of…
NCAA bans ex-Abilene Christian basketball player Airion Simmons for alleged role in throwing games
A former Abilene Christian men’s basketball player was permanently banned by the NCAA on Friday…
FIFA finally seals World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60M
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA finally sealed a World Cup broadcast rights deal for China on…
Iowa will replace Carver-Hawkeye floor with court used in NCAA regional in Houston
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Hawkeyes now own a keepsake from their 2025-26…
What to know about the investigation into Memphis forward Brandon Clarke’s death
Brandon Clarke’s death raised countless questions. So far, there are few answers. And it’ll probably…
Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois’ Final Four run
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms…
‘A matter of time’: Demidov breaks out with Canadiens now one win from third round
BUFFALO — Ivan Demidov had rung pucks off iron and been robbed by opposition netminders.…
Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education
NEW YORK (AP) — The antipoverty nonprofit Global Citizen is no stranger to big stages.…
Montreal sex workers to go on strike during Grand Prix weekend
MONTREAL — A group of sex workers in Montreal are calling for a general strike…
Referee under police surveillance after handball call rocks Scottish soccer title race
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — A referee has required police surveillance to protect his safety after…
Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract by another season at 40
MUNICH (AP) — Manuel Neuer has extended his contract at Bayern Munich for another year,…
Dakoda Shepley says NFL taught him business but keeps focus on football
GUELPH — The harsh business of pro football has often reared its ugly head to…
Hockey trailblazer Manon Rhéaume named general manager of PWHL Detroit
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League named trailblazer Manon Rhéaume as general manager of…