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California track-and-field championships draw limited protest over trans student's participation
Read full article: California track-and-field championships draw limited protest over trans student's participationThe California high school track-and-field championship has kicked off to a relatively quiet atmosphere.
Judge and Ohtani light up the first inning with historic homers in Yankees-Dodgers rematch
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani light up the first inning with historic homers in Yankees-Dodgers rematchReigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani blasted historic home runs in the first inning as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met in a rematch of last year’s World Series.
PWHL's 2 newest GMs, Gardner Morey and Turner, eager to begin building expansion rosters next week
Read full article: PWHL's 2 newest GMs, Gardner Morey and Turner, eager to begin building expansion rosters next weekThe PWHL's two newest general managers, Vancouver's Cara Gardner Morey and Seattle's Meghan Turner, are eager to begin building their initial rosters with the start of league's two-phased expansion process opening Wednesday.
Trout returns to Angels' lineup in a new spot and has a hit in win over Guardians
Read full article: Trout returns to Angels' lineup in a new spot and has a hit in win over GuardiansMike Trout was activated off the injured list and went 1 for 5 as the designated hitter in Friday night’s 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians.
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper remains day-to-day with bruised right elbow
Read full article: Phillies slugger Bryce Harper remains day-to-day with bruised right elbowPhiladelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper remains day-to-day as he continues to recover from a bruised right elbow, leaving his return to the lineup uncertain.
San Diego FC bans 33 from all matches after violent brawls in stadium stands during LA Galaxy visit
Read full article: San Diego FC bans 33 from all matches after violent brawls in stadium stands during LA Galaxy visitSan Diego FC has issued indefinite bans to 33 people who apparently participated in a violent brawl with LA Galaxy supporters after the Major League Soccer rivals’ match at Snapdragon Stadium last weekend.
US defender Naomi Girma returns to the USWNT after an eventful year
Read full article: US defender Naomi Girma returns to the USWNT after an eventful yearIt’s been an eventful year for defender Naomi Girma, who not only moved to a new country but also dealt with an injury before winning a pair of trophies with Chelsea.
LAFC, Club América are anticipating their 'massive' play-in match to join Club World Cup field
Read full article: LAFC, Club América are anticipating their 'massive' play-in match to join Club World Cup fieldThe stakes are extraordinary when Los Angeles FC hosts Club América this weekend.
San Francisco 49ers acquire Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff, AP source says
Read full article: San Francisco 49ers acquire Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff, AP source saysThe San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a deal to acquire Bryce Huff from Philadelphia after the pass rusher restructured his contract with the Eagles.
In college playoff debate, the Arizona St coach with everything to lose says he'll take his chances
Read full article: In college playoff debate, the Arizona St coach with everything to lose says he'll take his chancesWhen it comes to the future of the College Football Playoff, there were as many opinions as there were coaches on hand at the Southeastern Conference and Big 12 league meetings in Florida this week.
Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her
Read full article: Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against herZion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her.
Pacers try to wrap up Eastern Conference finals at home after blowing chance against Knicks on road
Read full article: Pacers try to wrap up Eastern Conference finals at home after blowing chance against Knicks on roadThe Indiana Pacers wasted one chance to wrap up the Eastern Conference finals.
Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body
Read full article: Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing bodyOlympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s new governing body.
French Open: Swiatek and Sabalenka reach fourth round without dropping a set but Alcaraz labors
Read full article: French Open: Swiatek and Sabalenka reach fourth round without dropping a set but Alcaraz laborsDefending champion Iga Swiatek has joined No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the French Open and neither player has dropped a set.
New York Mets hire Lew Sherr from the US Open tennis tournament as president of business operations
Read full article: New York Mets hire Lew Sherr from the US Open tennis tournament as president of business operationsThe New York Mets are hiring U.S. Tennis Association CEO Lew Sherr as their new president of business operations.
US group including 49ers Enterprises buys majority stake of Glasgow club Rangers
Read full article: US group including 49ers Enterprises buys majority stake of Glasgow club RangersScottish soccer club Rangers has confirmed a U.S.-based consortium that includes an investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers has purchased a majority ownership stake.
Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension, keeping his contract in sync with O'Connell's
Read full article: Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension, keeping his contract in sync with O'Connell'sThe Minnesota Vikings have signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a multi-year contract extension that keeps his status in sync with head coach Kevin O’Connell's for the long term.
French Open: Only 2 women's matches have been scheduled at night with Amélie Mauresmo in charge
Read full article: French Open: Only 2 women's matches have been scheduled at night with Amélie Mauresmo in chargeFrench Open tournament director Amélie Mauresmo has been asked again about a lack of women’s matches during the tournament’s night sessions.
Prosecutor says suspect in Liverpool soccer parade ramming used vehicle as a weapon
Read full article: Prosecutor says suspect in Liverpool soccer parade ramming used vehicle as a weaponA prosecutor in Liverpool says that the suspect in the city's soccer parade ramming deliberately used his vehicle as a weapon to ram into fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship.
Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter
Read full article: Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughterHouston's Lance McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of players and their families is on the rise.
Oilers gladly touched West trophy ahead of Cup rematch. It was hands off for Panthers in the East
Read full article: Oilers gladly touched West trophy ahead of Cup rematch. It was hands off for Panthers in the EastEdmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid wasn’t keeping his hands off the Western Conference championship trophy this time.
California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success
Read full article: California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's successThe California high school track-and-field championship has kicked off to a relatively quiet atmosphere.
Angels slugger Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday, AP source says
Read full article: Angels slugger Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday, AP source saysMike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday before the Los Angeles Angels face the Cleveland Guardians, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.
Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots on way to their 6-3 win in West final
Read full article: Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots on way to their 6-3 win in West finalDallas Stars starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced in the first 7:09 of a must-win Game 5 in the Western Conference final against Edmonton.
Los Angeles Dodgers acquire former All-Star reliever Alexis DÃaz in trade with Cincinnati Reds
Read full article: Los Angeles Dodgers acquire former All-Star reliever Alexis DÃaz in trade with Cincinnati RedsThe Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired former All-Star reliever Alexis DÃaz from the Cincinnati Reds in a trade for minor-league pitcher Mike Villani.
SEC amps up fines to $500,000 for rushing field, storming court
Read full article: SEC amps up fines to $500,000 for rushing field, storming courtThe Southeastern Conference is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.
College sports lurches forward, hoping to find a level playing field with fewer lawsuits
Read full article: College sports lurches forward, hoping to find a level playing field with fewer lawsuitsOn the one hand, what this new version of cash-infused college sports needs are rules that everybody follows.
US Women's Open features four-way tie for lead after first round's morning groupings
Read full article: US Women's Open features four-way tie for lead after first round's morning groupingsJinhee Im, A Lim Kim, Yealimi Noh and Rio Takeda each carded 4-under 68 to tie for the lead after the morning groupings in the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills.
French Open: Novak Djokovic takes a medical timeout for a toe blister in a victory over Moutet
Read full article: French Open: Novak Djokovic takes a medical timeout for a toe blister in a victory over MoutetNovak Djokovic has dealt with a blister on his big left toe that required a medical timeout in the third set, then was one point from being forced to a fourth, before closing out a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory over Corentin Moutet at the French Open.
Driver charged with causing grievous bodily harm after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy
Read full article: Driver charged with causing grievous bodily harm after Liverpool soccer parade tragedyProsecutors say that a 53-year-old British man who injured nearly 80 people when his car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship has been charged with intentionallly causing grievous bodily harm.
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona
Read full article: Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star MaradonaAn Argentine court has declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona.
Brunson, Towns carry Knicks to 111-94 victory that cuts Pacers' series lead to 3-2
Read full article: Brunson, Towns carry Knicks to 111-94 victory that cuts Pacers' series lead to 3-2Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite a bruised left knee and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Thursday night in Game 5.
March Madness bracket expansion would add value and could be decided in next few months, Baker says
Read full article: March Madness bracket expansion would add value and could be decided in next few months, Baker saysNCAA President Charlie Baker sees value in expanding the NCAA Tournament by a handful of teams and wants to reach a decision on the matter in the next few months.
Dominant: The Thunder are putting together numbers never seen before on their way to the NBA Finals
Read full article: Dominant: The Thunder are putting together numbers never seen before on their way to the NBA FinalsThe manner in which the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched their spot in the NBA Finals seemed fitting.
Novak Djokovic trades his racket for a bicycle and takes a nighttime ride around Paris
Read full article: Novak Djokovic trades his racket for a bicycle and takes a nighttime ride around ParisNovak Djokovic has swapped his racket for a bicycle and taken a ride around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut
Read full article: MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debutMajor League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will debut next month, marking the first time MLB will have a comprehensive partnership with a professional women’s sports league.
French Open: Playing through pain is common for players worried about tennis' rat race
Read full article: French Open: Playing through pain is common for players worried about tennis' rat raceCasper Ruud is hardly an up-and-comer simply trying to make his way — and a living — in professional tennis.
Yankees have a busload of momentum heading into World Series rematch against Dodgers
Read full article: Yankees have a busload of momentum heading into World Series rematch against DodgersAaron Judge and the New York Yankees will have a good head of steam as they bus 30 miles up the 5 Freeway for their World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still hasn't achieved his main goal for the Thunder
Read full article: MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still hasn't achieved his main goal for the ThunderShai Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94, win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals.
Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0
Read full article: Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0Robert Hassell III had three hits and two RBIs, including his first major league home run, and James Wood also went deep as the Washington Nationals routed the Seattle Mariners 9-0.
Paul Maurice, Rod Brind'Amour skipped player handshakes after East final. It was for a good reason
Read full article: Paul Maurice, Rod Brind'Amour skipped player handshakes after East final. It was for a good reasonFlorida coach Paul Maurice did not shake hands with the Carolina Hurricanes when the Eastern Conference final ended.
Harbaugh says cutting ties with Justin Tucker was a 'complex' decision for the Ravens
Read full article: Harbaugh says cutting ties with Justin Tucker was a 'complex' decision for the RavensRavens coach John Harbaugh was available to local reporters for the first time since they announced May 5 they were releasing kicker Justin Tucker.
Bears QB Caleb Williams addresses controversy from book excerpt
Read full article: Bears QB Caleb Williams addresses controversy from book excerptChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made an attempt to quiet a controversy about how he had wanted to go to the Minnesota Vikings rather than his current team.
California changed rules for a track-and-field meet after a trans athlete’s success. What to know
Read full article: California changed rules for a track-and-field meet after a trans athlete’s success. What to knowCalifornia is opening up its track-and-field championship to more girls after a transgender athlete drew controversy for qualifying for the meet.
Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the Commanders
Read full article: Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the CommandersJayden Daniels is in his second spring of NFL offseason workouts with the same coach and offense from his successful rookie year for the Washington Commanders.
Tyreek Hill: 'I've got to prove myself' to Dolphins after last season's frustrations
Read full article: Tyreek Hill: 'I've got to prove myself' to Dolphins after last season's frustrationsTyreek Hill said he has to prove to the Miami Dolphins that they can depend on him as a committed leader after his comments at the end of last season indicating that he wants to play somewhere else.
Ex-WWE executive agrees to help accuser in sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE
Read full article: Ex-WWE executive agrees to help accuser in sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWEA former WWE executive who had been fighting sexual abuse allegations in a lawsuit by an ex-employee has agreed to a confidential settlement and will now help the accuser as she continues suing the company and former leader Vince McMahon.
Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests
Read full article: Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrestsPolice say fan disorder ahead of a European soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis in the Polish city of Wroclaw has led to 28 people being arrested.
Patriots say they will handle video of receiver Stefon Diggs internally
Read full article: Patriots say they will handle video of receiver Stefon Diggs internallyNew England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he is aware of a video that showed receiver Stefon Diggs passing a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat.
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers not practicing with a toe injury that is 'nothing serious'
Read full article: Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers not practicing with a toe injury that is 'nothing serious'New York Giants star wide receiver Malik Nabers is not participating in practice while dealing with a toe injury.
Tiger's son, Charlie Woods, is in contention at Junior golf's Team TaylorMade Invitational
Read full article: Tiger's son, Charlie Woods, is in contention at Junior golf's Team TaylorMade InvitationalTiger Woods’ son, Charlie, is in contention to win the American Junior Golf Association’s Team TaylorMade Invitational.
SEC's spring meetings: The future of college sports is in the balance at Florida resort
Read full article: SEC's spring meetings: The future of college sports is in the balance at Florida resortNothing less than the future of college sports is being hashed this week at the Southeastern Conference’s annual spring meetings in Florida.
French Open 2025: Casper Ruud is bothered by a painful knee and loses to Nuno Borges
Read full article: French Open 2025: Casper Ruud is bothered by a painful knee and loses to Nuno BorgesTwo-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud has dropped 13 of the last 14 games and lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 to Nuno Borges in the second round at Roland-Garros while bothered by a bad left knee.
Defending champion Panthers head back to Stanley Cup Final with 5-3 Game 5 win over Hurricanes
Read full article: Defending champion Panthers head back to Stanley Cup Final with 5-3 Game 5 win over HurricanesCarter Verhaeghe broke a tie off a feed from Aleksander Barkov with 7:39 left and the defending champion Florida Panthers advanced to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 5.
UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collision
Read full article: UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collisionPolice have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship title.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Timberwolves 124-94 to advance to NBA Finals
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Timberwolves 124-94 to advance to NBA FinalsShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Chelsea wins Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners
Read full article: Chelsea wins Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American ownersChelsea has rallied to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final and become the first team to have all four of UEFA’s club competitions in its trophy collection.
Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes
Read full article: Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletesHouse Bill 126, which allows student athletes to receive a slice of the billions Texas colleges generate in revenue from their teams, now awaits the governor’s signature.
Haliburton has 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds as Pacers beat Knicks 130-121 for a 3-1 lead
Read full article: Haliburton has 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds as Pacers beat Knicks 130-121 for a 3-1 leadTyrese Haliburton had 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a sensational postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks 130-121 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Shohei Ohtani's 20th homer of season places him in elite Dodgers company
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani's 20th homer of season places him in elite Dodgers companyShohei Ohtani became the third player in Dodgers history to reach 20 homers in the team’s first 55 games with a two-run drive during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians.
John Haliburton returns to Pacers game after missing 8 straight following run-in with Antetokounmpo
Read full article: John Haliburton returns to Pacers game after missing 8 straight following run-in with AntetokounmpoIndiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton didn’t get any pregame hugs or handshakes from his father, John, Tuesday night for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to assault charge in Washington parking lot shooting
Read full article: Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to assault charge in Washington parking lot shootingFormer NBA star Shawn Kemp has pleaded guilty to an assault charge for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot.
WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist remarks were made by fans at Sky-Fever game
Read full article: WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist remarks were made by fans at Sky-Fever gameThe WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist fan behavior took place during a game in Indianapolis between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever earlier this month.
Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fast
Read full article: Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fastBuffalo quarterback Josh Allen was voluntary practice sessions this week, showing no jitters ahead of his wedding to actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld.
California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete
Read full article: California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athleteThe governing body for California high school sports has changed its competition rules for this weekend's state track-and-field championship.
Despite the 'constant noise' surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph happy to be back in Pittsburgh
Read full article: Despite the 'constant noise' surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph happy to be back in PittsburghMason Rudolph says he's focused on being the best quarterback he can for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and not the club's pursuit of four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers.
Paige Bueckers gets first win as a pro in return to Connecticut as she scores 21 points
Read full article: Paige Bueckers gets first win as a pro in return to Connecticut as she scores 21 pointsPaige Bueckers scored a season-best 21 points in her return to Connecticut to earn her first win as a pro in Dallas' 109-87 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.
Bills edge rusher Bosa sidelined by calf injury. Running back Cook absent from voluntary practice
Read full article: Bills edge rusher Bosa sidelined by calf injury. Running back Cook absent from voluntary practiceBuffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott says edge rusher Joey Bosa is expected to miss all of the team’s spring practices because of a calf injury as the team opened its first voluntary session.
French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic is bothered by the weather more than anything in 1st-round win
Read full article: French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic is bothered by the weather more than anything in 1st-round winNovak Djokovic has returned to Roland-Garros with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Mackie McDonald in the first round.
Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with left quad strain as Fever sitting at .500 in standings
Read full article: Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with left quad strain as Fever sitting at .500 in standingsThe Indiana Fever will be without star guard Caitlin Clark for at least two weeks as she deals with a strained left quad.
EA Sports names WRs Ryan Williams, Jeremiah Smith as College Football 26 cover athletes
Read full article: EA Sports names WRs Ryan Williams, Jeremiah Smith as College Football 26 cover athletesAlabama’s Ryan Williams and Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith are the cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26.
This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better
Read full article: This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something betterKristina Smithe was running a marathon in California a few years ago when she started thinking about all the waste such events produce — especially the blizzard of disposable paper cups that can pile up at water spots.
Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which soccer club he supports during audience with Italian champ Napoli
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which soccer club he supports during audience with Italian champ NapoliThat Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis are already known.