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Hawks set to make No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, and this year there is mystery about who it will be
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the lucky numbers came up for the Atlanta Hawks for a surprising victory in the lottery, speculation centered around Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher of France as the players they would consider for the No. 1 pick. Donovan Clingan hopes he gave them someone...
Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates, two people with knowledge of the details said Tuesday. The first trade between the New York rivals since 1983 will...
Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics
U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan was left off coach Emma Hayes' roster for the Paris Olympics. Morgan, a four-time Olympic veteran, was the most notable absence on the 18-player roster that Hayes announced on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Morgan missed more than a...
Olympic track and field seeing dollar signs with splashy cash infusions into the sport
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — One aspiring Olympian is taking a break from his day job at the deli section while he makes his run for Paris. Another athlete worked as a nanny, but when she left to focus on running at the Games, the family understood. When these runners and hurdlers learned...
Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on Martínez 88th-minute goal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After nearly 90 minutes of total domination, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after the ball ricocheted in front of the net during a frantic scramble that led to the breakthrough. Lautaro Martínez...
Americans favored to top overall medal count in Paris Olympics. China will challenge for most gold
The United States is strongly favored to win the most overall medals when the Paris Olympics open in a month. The big question is this: will the Americans also top the gold-medal tally in a close race with China? The United States is projected to win 123 medals overall — 37 gold,...
Teaching basketball to kids in the US is becoming a bit muddled, and the NBA is seeking solutions
Victor Wembanyama's on-court warmup session before games when he played in France would last for about an hour. It consisted of plenty of stretching, lots of passing and dribbling drills, then a little bit of shooting. The basics. The skills. Nothing else. “It's what...
England coach Southgate targeted after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Top of the group, unbeaten and on the favorable side of the draw for the knockout phase of Euro 2024. It’s a case of job done for England at this stage of the tournament. Try telling that to the fans who jeered loudly and threw beer cups as the final...
Midway through his first season as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani is a Hollywood blockbuster
CHICAGO (AP) — Halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani looks quite comfortable with his new surroundings. The Japanese slugger has been a sweet-swinging Hollywood blockbuster so far. The Dodgers are on top of the NL West with a...
The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk decided to go for a little swim as his offseason was beginning on Tuesday morning. The Florida Panthers forward took a few steps off the sand and into the water of Fort Lauderdale Beach, then dove in while hanging onto his new best friend. ...
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Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics
U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan was left off coach Emma Hayes' roster for the Paris Olympics. Morgan, a four-time Olympic veteran, was the most notable absence on the 18-player roster that Hayes announced on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Morgan missed more than a...
U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan has been left off coach Emma Hayes' roster for the Paris Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan has been left off coach Emma Hayes' roster for the Paris Olympics.Phil Foden has "temporarily" left the England camp and returned to the UK for a "pressing family matter"
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Phil Foden has "temporarily" left the England camp and returned to the UK for a "pressing family matter."Ollie Robinson makes unwanted history by conceding 43 runs in one over, Louis Kimber on fire
HOVE, England (AP) — Ollie Robinson rewrote the English Championship record books in the wrong way when the test cricketer conceded an astonishing 43 runs off one over for Sussex on Wednesday. Leicestershire batter Louis Kimber dispatched Robinson for a flurry of sixes and fours,...
Midway through his first season as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani is a Hollywood blockbuster
CHICAGO (AP) — Halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani looks quite comfortable with his new surroundings. The Japanese slugger has been a sweet-swinging Hollywood blockbuster so far. The Dodgers are on top of the NL West with a...
Carlos Alcaraz, 3 others to compete in tennis exhibition in Charlotte in December
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will take part in a tennis exhibition in Charlotte on Dec. 6. The third-ranked Alcaraz will face Frances Tiafoe in one match, while Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens will meet in another at the Spectrum Center, home...
Yamal, Williams and Pedri not included in Spain's soccer squad for Paris Olympics
Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Pedri have not been included in Spain's Olympic soccer squad for next month's Paris Games despite being young enough to make the team. The trio are younger than 23 but are playing with Spain at the European Championship in Germany and will get some...
Lionel Messi hopes leg injury sustained during Argentina's Copa America win over Chile not serious
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi hopes a leg injury sustained during Argentina's 1-0 Copa America win over Chile is “nothing serious”. Playing a day after his 37th birthday, the Argentina superstar received treatment on the thigh area of his right leg for nearly two...
Mariners minor leaguer Hogan Windish has 4 homers, 9 RBIs for Arkansas at Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Hogan Windish, a 25-year-old prospect in the Seattle Mariners' minor league system, had four homers and nine RBIs for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers in a 9-4 win at the Springfield Cardinals in the Texas League on Tuesday night. Windish became only the...
NHL draft prospect seeks to shed off-ice concerns through diversity training, volunteer work
Trevor Connelly says he has done his best through volunteer work and diversity training to address behavioral concerns that could affect his NHL draft standing this weekend. “I just kind of told them I’ve put in a lot of work in myself and done a lot of things in the community...
