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Crystal Palace demoted by UEFA from Europa League because of co-owner Textor’s ties to Lyon
GENEVA (AP) — Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the decision to cut the club…

BRITISH OPEN ’25: A hole-by-hole look at Royal Portrush
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at Royal Portrush Golf Club, site of…

Joe Root sets a record in test cricket and it’s nothing to do with his batting
LONDON (AP) — England cricket star Joe Root isn’t only a batting great. He also…

Nottingham Forest signs Brazilian center back Jair Cunha from Botafogo
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest said on Friday it has signed Brazilian center back…

LIV Golf tries again to get world ranking points
LIV Golf has applied again to be included in the Official World Golf Ranking, without…

NCAA names Samford’s Martin Newton and BYU’s Liz Darger as 2026-27 basketball committee chairs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA on Friday named the 2026-27 chairs of the NCAA Division…

BRITISH OPEN ’25: A return to Royal Portrush and a chance at redemption for Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy already has everything he wanted from golf. His dream was to be the…

BRITISH OPEN ’25: Facts and figures of golf’s oldest championship
Facts and figures for the British Open: Event: 153rd Open Championship. Dates: July 17-20. Site:…

Josh Manson signs 2-year contract with Colorado Avalanche after injury-plagued season
DENVER (AP) — Josh Manson has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche after…

Charley Hull ‘feeling a lot better’ after collapsing at Evian Championship
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Charley Hull is feeling “a lot better” after collapsing to the…

Who is Morgan Riddle? A fashion influencer at Wimbledon who attends boyfriend Taylor Fritz’s matches
LONDON (AP) — Morgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings…

After battling leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as TFC player
TORONTO — Tsubasa Endoh comes full circle Saturday when he retires as a Toronto FC…

England star Jofra Archer delivers early wicket and ‘X-factor’ on long-awaited test return
LONDON (AP) — England pace bowler Jofra Archer made an immediate impact in his first…

Jean-Pierre Rivère steps down as Nice president after 14 years leading the French soccer club
NICE, France (AP) — Jean-Pierre Rivère is stepping down as president of Nice after 14…

New Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan looks to play a more expansive game
It looks like change and opportunity will be the buzzwords in coach Stephen Meehan’s debut…