Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant
Read full article: Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chantThe Mexican soccer federation has lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players.
Curtis Blair, for the 1st time, is among the 12 referees set to work the NBA Finals
Read full article: Curtis Blair, for the 1st time, is among the 12 referees set to work the NBA FinalsCurtis Blair is the only first-time selection among the 12 referees chosen to work the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals
Read full article: Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinalsMarta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open.
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again
Read full article: After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises againFatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer.
Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways
Read full article: Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different waysFrom their inception, the Vegas Golden Knights have been aggressive, pillaging the rest of the NHL during the expansion draft and making one big move after another to assemble the most talented roster money can buy in a salary-cap system.
Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1
Read full article: Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1Jacob deGrom tossed five scoreless innings to earn his 100th career win and Ezequiel Duran had three hits as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1.
Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic commits to Kentucky after pulling out of NBA draft
Read full article: Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic commits to Kentucky after pulling out of NBA draftFormer Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky, giving coach Mark Pope one of the best players in the transfer portal.
Garrett moves on after 9 seasons in Cleveland, the Browns' problems though still remain
Read full article: Garrett moves on after 9 seasons in Cleveland, the Browns' problems though still remainMyles Garrett indicated when he signed a record-breaking contract extension last year that money would not ease the disappointment of not contending for a playoff spot.
Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services
Read full article: Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming servicesNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.
Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White say all is good while downplaying sideline spat video
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White say all is good while downplaying sideline spat videoTwo-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark made one thing perfectly clear Monday — she enjoys playing for coach Stephanie White and anyone who infers otherwise is just plain wrong.
Hall of Famer Rick Adelman, who won more than 1,000 games and took 2 teams to NBA Finals, dies at 79
Read full article: Hall of Famer Rick Adelman, who won more than 1,000 games and took 2 teams to NBA Finals, dies at 79Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday.