Tag: Sports
MLB plans to use robot umpire challenge system in All-Star Game next week
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball plans to use its robot umpire technology for ball-strike challenges in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Atlanta, another step...
Valkyries rout the Fever 80-61 as Caitlin Clark struggles in her return from injury
Veronica Burton had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Kayla Thornton added 18 points and eight boards, and the Golden State Valkyries beat...
Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremony
WASHINGTON – Greg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, was honored...
Apple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1 | TechCrunch
Formula 1 could have a new U.S. streaming service home soon. Apple is in talks to purchase the rights as it looks to further...
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to one-year jail term in Spain over tax fraud
MADRID – A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to a one-year prison term for tax fraud when he was Real...
Jannik Sinner starts his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Ben Shelton with a sleeve on his hurt elbow
LONDON – Jannik Sinner has started his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Ben Shelton on Wednesday with a white arm sleeve over the right elbow he...
Chet Holmgren and Oklahoma City Thunder agree on a 5-year contract extension, AP source says
Chet Holmgren has agreed on a five-year contract extension worth nearly $240 million to remain with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, a person...
Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time
LONDON – Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that went from...
Red Bull says longtime F1 team principal Christian Horner has been released from his duties
MILTON KEYNES – Red Bull says Christian Horner has been released from his role as longtime team principal of its Formula 1 team.Red Bull...
Giants catcher Bailey makes history with game-ending, inside-the-park home run
SAN FRANCISCO – Patrick Bailey’s entrance into the Major League Baseball record books on Tuesday night began with a tight swing that sent a...