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Coe warns on interference in sport: Keep politicians on the bus but out of the driver’s seat
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Sebastian Coe has a simple approach to avoiding political interference in…
Trainer Attard sends two horses postward Saturday in quest of fourth King’s Plate win
TORONTO — Kevin Attard definitely knows where the winner’s circle is at the $1-million King’s…
Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett’s jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. the Celtics
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett’s No.…
Josh Allen and DJ Moore show signs of bringing back big-play dimension to Bills offense
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After months of seeking to develop an on-field connection with…
Who is Victor Montagliani, the Canadian who could challenge for FIFA’s top job?
VANCOUVER — Victor Montagliani stood on a stage before soccer’s biggest decision-makers this spring and…
Major League Baseball awards 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco, which last hosted in 2007
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The All-Star Game is returning to San Francisco in two years.…
Cam Ward struggles in the Titans’ 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San…
Shelton overpowers Nakashima to defend National Bank Open men’s singles title
MONTREAL — An exodus of stars and a string of early upsets quickly turned the…
Maresca discusses Rodri, Enzo Fernandez as Reijnders prepares to leave Man City in midfield overhaul
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca offered no assurances Friday about the future of Rodri at…
Islam Makhachev aims for UFC record 17th straight win in title defense
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Islam Makhachev seemingly took offense and cut off a question about Ian…
Swiatek beats Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in women’s singles final at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Iga Swiatek had every reason to be confident entering Thursday’s title match at…
Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring
The boxing world was in mourning Friday following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard…
Quarterbacks Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin teaming up to power Utah’s offense again
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two quarterbacks will share snaps in Utah’s offense for a…
German runner calls for ‘more respect’ after seeing online racial abuse of teammates
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe has condemned the online racial abuse…
Jimmy Rimmer, European Cup winner with Man United and Aston Villa, dies at age 78
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Jimmy Rimmer, a goalkeeper who won the European Cup with English…
Justin Lamson finds a home at FCS champion Montana State after making stops at Syracuse and Stanford
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia are prime examples of players…
Tanzid Hasan’s maiden test century puts Bangladesh in command against Australia
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Tanzid Hasan posted his maiden century in just his second cricket…
B.C. Lions top Calgary Stampeders 30-26 for third straight win
CALGARY — The B.C. Lions continued to dig themselves out of an early-season hole with…
Carrick says Man United needs more signings and describes Rashford’s return as ‘exciting’
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has called for more signings in…
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni…
South Korea soccer players push for a K League season shift as heat punishes summer matches
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Pro Footballers Association is calling on the K…
Another bullpen meltdown leaves Dodgers manager Dave Roberts infuriated and Edwin Diaz frustrated
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edwin Diaz is out of explanations and manager Dave Roberts is…
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left Thursday night’s start against the…
Canada’s Summer McIntosh storms to Pan Pacs 400 IM title, rebounding from 200 free runner-up finish
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Canada’s Summer McIntosh led all the way in winning the 400-meter…