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Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he’s retiring from hockey at age 41
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare almost retired two years ago when he left the NHL, not because he…
Twins have another crooked-number 1st inning to complete 3-game sweep at Texas with 9-3 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer as Minnesota scored multiple runs…
Bazzana’s 7th-inning homer helps lift Guardians past Brewers 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Travis Bazzana hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning, Parker…
MLB eliminating clock for All-Star Home Run Derby as event switches to Netflix from ESPN
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s Home Run Derby is eliminating the clock. Each hitter will…
Phillies outfielder Adolis García will undergo season-ending surgery for lat injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis García is out for the rest of the…
Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday the state will exercise its right of first refusal…
An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead
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An Uber driver taking fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was…
Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russell’s US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — As Miles Russell’s putt neared the hole on the ninth green,…
After a misplayed foul pop, Valenzuela hits go-ahead double in Jays’ win over Red Sox
BOSTON — Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double off Aroldis Chapman with two outs…
Capitals sign coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals have signed coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats meet B.C. Lions in game with ’25 outstanding player finalists
HAMILTON — Another week, another matchup against a top CFL quarterback for Bo Levi Mitchell.…
Tottenham signs Netherlands center back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham confirmed the signing of Netherlands international Jan Paul van Hecke on…
Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with…
One Extraordinary Photo: Fans at English pub in California celebrate Harry Kane goal
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Jae C. Hong is a Los Angeles-based staff photojournalist for…
Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team’s next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to…
College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the…
Mike Fox’s ties to Tar Heels strong as ever in retirement. CWS title would fulfill a lifelong dream
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mike Fox was part of almost every major milestone North Carolina…
South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic
ATLANTA (AP) — Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished…
PWHL’s Charge staying in Ottawa after reaching deal to play in NHL Senators’ arena, AP sources say
The Charge are staying in Ottawa, with the PWHL reaching an agreement to play in…
Giants-Braves series finale postponed by rain, rescheduled for Aug. 31
ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants scheduled for…
New Zealand on top after reducing England to 222-6 and a 169-run deficit at The Oval
LONDON (AP) — England was pegged back to 222-6 in reply to New Zealand’s bonus…
Leverkusen signs young winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed Portuguese youth international Afonso Moreira for around 30…
Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s second match at the World Cup because of a calf injury
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s second World Cup match…
Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head…