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Portland Trail Blazers hire Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers hire Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head…
Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan’s Amman kills 1
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in Jordan’s…
‘It’s a little deeper’: Ruck twins hoping to stay together after NHL draft
Bryce Pickford finally figured out a hack. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman and Montreal Canadiens…
Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor
TORONTO — Normally a thundering wave of boos at a sporting event would be directed…
A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Tiger Woods said the objective was to create the best version…
Victoire sign two-time Olympian Emma Maltais to two-year contract
MONTREAL — The Montréal Victoire have signed forward Emma Maltais to a two-year contract, the…
Timeline: Key moments in Mike Babcock’s path to the Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON — Mike Babcock’s coaching career has included a Stanley Cup title, two Olympic gold…
McCullum insists there’s no rift with Stokes after turmoil in English cricket
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — England cricket coach Brendon McCullum insists his relationship with “good friend”…
Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after the NHL clears him following an investigation
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers named Mike Babcock as their coach on Tuesday,…
In annual report, SafeSport Center says it is reducing time it takes to resolve cases
DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport said it reduced the time it took…
Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after NHL investigation clears him to work
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after NHL investigation clears him…
Lionel Messi breaks all-time scoring record and other World Cup highlights, in photos
Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina beat Austria 2-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas, where…
Canada’s Fernandez falls to Wang at Wimbledon tune-up event in Germany
BAD HOMBURG — Canadian Leylah Fernandez’s run at the Bad Homburg Open ended Tuesday with…
The world of extreme pogo is an eye-popping blend of artistry, courage and ‘mystical zest’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The greatest day of Michael Mena’s life as a professional athlete ended…
Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron headline Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class
TORONTO — Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron battled it out as rivals for Original Six…
The world of extreme pogo is an eye-popping blend of artistry, courage and ‘mystical zest’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The greatest day of Michael Mena’s life as a professional athlete ended…
Wyndham Clark showed his toughness as the US Open champion Long Island didn’t want
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — For thousands in the gallery on the final day of the…
AP’s NBA mock draft: After top 4, eyes on guards with the Clippers at No. 5 and the Nets at No. 6
Throughout the lead-up to the NBA draft, the No. 5 spot has been where it…
Gennaro Gattuso named as Lazio coach after Italy debacle
ROME (AP) — Former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was officially hired by Lazio on Tuesday.…
Allez les Rouges! How Voyageurs fan group is energizing Canada’s World Cup run
VANCOUVER — When Rob Notenboom first got involved with Canadian soccer supporters group the Voyageurs…
What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase
ATLANTA (AP) — The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into…
World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to get on track after disappointing start
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have taken their expected starring roles so far…
Former Olympic walking champion Alex Schwazer faces third doping ban
BOLZANO, Italy (AP) — Former Olympic race walking champion Alex Schwazer is being investigated a…
Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland and Norway rowed their way into the World…