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Tigers’ Triple-A manager says he was fired after sending ‘inappropriate’ text to female colleague
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A manager says he was fired this week…
Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets gave head coach Charles Lee a contract extension…
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
NEW YORK (AP) — From Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for…
Brighton coach Hurzeler signs contract extension to stay at Premier League club to 2029
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has signed a two-year contract extension through…
Liverpool scales back plans for ticket price increases after protests from fans
After facing a call to sell the Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group moved to quell…
Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia says he has Stage 4 colorectal cancer
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed…
Necas’ breakout year with Avs includes 100-point season, playoff success and locker-room pranks
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog arrived at his locker stall and quickly…
Beware of Messi: TFC defenders aim to limit Miami suspestar’s chances
TORONTO — Toronto FC centre back Walker Zimmerman understands that, without the proper preparation and…
Syracuse and Wake Forest to meet for ACC football game in Toronto in 2027
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Syracuse and Wake Forest will hold their 2027 opener in Canada.…
Recent champs Michigan and Florida headline fields in Players Era as its splits into 2 tournaments
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Players Era will expand from 18 to 24 teams this…
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd had surgery Thursday to repair a partial…
The fight for an Afghanistan women’s team isn’t only about soccer to its advocates
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — For former player and activist Khalida Popal, the formal recognition…
Dahlin, Makar, Werenski named finalists for Norris Trophy as NHL’s top defenceman
NEW YORK — Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche…
Ex-Dallas Mavericks owner, ‘Shark Tank’ star Cuban buys into Brampton Honey Badgers
BRAMPTON — American billionaire Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks,…
IOC urges sports to let Belarus athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals
GENEVA (AP) — In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from…
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in…
Tigers’ Framber Valdez suspended 5 games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston’s Trevor Story
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez was suspended for five games and fined…
WNBA’s new CBA sets blueprint as emerging women’s leagues chart their own path
Mo’ne Davis was preparing for a Women’s Professional Baseball League scrimmage when the WNBA and…
From ‘bin man’ jab to title stakes: Wardley and Dubois take it to the ring in Manchester
Fabio Wardley wants the biggest fights. Daniel Dubois wants redemption. The British heavyweights square off…
A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After watching Knicks fans take over the 76ers’ arena for years, Joel…
Stampeders sign quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to two-year extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to a two-year extension Thursday…
Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response
ROME (AP) — The top tennis players are already upset they’re not receiving a bigger…
Montreal among four cities to host final Olympic qualifier ahead of Los Angeles Games
MONTREAL — Montreal is one of four cities that will host final Olympic qualifiers ahead…
USA Basketball names Tibbetts, Nakase and White as assistants for the Women’s World Cup
Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women’s…