Meckler, Madrigal each have 4 hits in the Angels' 11-4 win over the Rockies

Murder trial underway for Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing a track athlete at school meet

DALLAS (AP) — Opening statements were set for Thursday in the murder trial of a former Texas high school athlete accused of taking out a knife during a track meet and fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team in the stadium's bleachers.

Ramírez leads the way again as Guardians hit 3 homers off Cole in 5-4 victory over Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — José Ramírez launched one of Cleveland's three home runs off Gerrit Cole and finished with three hits for the second consecutive game as the Guardians beat the New York Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Alec Burleson has 3 RBIs, Andre Pallante works 5 2/3 innings as Cardinals defeat Rangers 5-3

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson drove in three runs, Andre Pallante threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.

Liberty surge past the Tempo as Jonquel Jones powers New York’s third straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night.

Massey hits tiebreaking RBI single in 9th inning, Royals beat Reds 5-2

CINCINNATI (AP) — Michael Massey hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Loftin homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Wednesday night to win the three-game series.

Ohio State trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctor

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University agreed Wednesday to pay approximately $100 million to settle legal claims from hundreds of former student athletes who said they were sexually abused decades ago by a doctor at the university.

Abreu has a two-run homer and 3 RBIs, Tolle pitches 6 scoreless innings and Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1

BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.

Commissioner vows NHL will bring big events back to Raleigh — after renovation, development work

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the NHL Draft in 2004, the All-Star Game in 2011 and an outdoor Stadium Series game in 2023.

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a system where players can increasingly earn millions of dollars while moving freely between schools.

Game 1: Spurs and Knicks set to open the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio

Game 1 of the NBA Finals might feel like old times for the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. It’s the Knicks’ ninth time in the title series, and the eighth time they’ve played Game 1 on the road. It’s the Spurs’ seventh time in the title series, and the sixth time they’ve played Ga

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 'just want to quit tennis' after French Open quarterfinal defeat

PARIS (AP) — After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.

Nas and Nicholas Britell help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season's NBA Finals.

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN.

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27.

Tomas Hertl is the hero for the Golden Knights just in time in the Stanley Cup Final

Tomas Hertl was the hero for the Vegas Golden Knights as they rallied to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hertl scored the go-ahead goal with 3:34 left in regulation to beat the Carolina Hurricanes. It's his second game-winner in three games after ending a lengthy goal drought earlier in the ...

Colombia's soccer jersey isn't just about sports. It's become a symbol of political division

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s national soccer jersey — a symbol of unity and pride as the team heads to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — has become embroiled in the country’s bitterly disputed presidential election, sparking debate over whether the yellow shirt should be used at political ra

Vegas and Carolina put on a show to get the Stanley Cup Final off to a terrific start

After a lackluster third round of the NHL playoffs, the Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina got off to a terrific start. The Golden Knights beat the Hurricanes 5-4 in a back-and-forth Game 1 on Tuesday night after falling behind by two goals less than 13 minutes in. The opener had a litt...

Bill Belichick attends Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final between Canes and Golden Knights

Bill Belichick was seen sitting next to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman during Tuesday night's Stanley Cup Final game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights.

The NBA Finals, which start Wednesday, will be a whole new world for many Knicks and Spurs

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For a few hours on Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks held practices on a floor that had the NBA Finals logo painted at midcourt. They did interviews with the logo as a backdrop. They saw finals mentions basically everywhere they looked.

North Carolina had a shot to buy part of the Carolina Hurricanes. It passed.

State treasurer Brad Briner said the business didn’t meet the risk profile of the state pension plan. With the Hurricanes set to play in the Stanley Cup Final, it’s "slightly embarrassing."

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

PARIS (AP) — Marta Kostyuk, the best player on clay this season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the war with Russia, will play her first major semifinal at the French Open against a Russian.

Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality

PARIS (AP) — When Pope Leo XIV was elected last year and it emerged that he was a tennis player, his love of the sport was quickly celebrated during an audience with top-ranked Jannik Sinner.

Vegas and Carolina rugged and rolling as they open a Stanley Cup Final nearly a decade in the making

Doors to the Lenovo Center open at 6:30 p.m., and puck drop is at 8 p.m.

Muhammad Ali's family reflects on the champion boxer's legacy 10 years after his death

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said.

Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred

Soccer devotion in Latin America extends far beyond the stadium. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, fans across the region describe rituals, beliefs and emotional bonds tied to their teams that resemble forms of collective devotion. In Argentina, supporters perform “cábalas” — repeated actions beli

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

From 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. The Carolina Hurricanes have been far more careful, not ju...

Browns trade 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams

The Cleveland Browns traded two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal. The Browns will acquire pass rusher and linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round selection, a second-round pick in 2028 and a 2029 third-round selection. Garrett...

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines

Wisconsin-based Sentry Insurance is the new title sponsor at Torrey Pines, taking over another tournament with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean after eight years at Kapalua.

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match.

Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and Patriots coach, dies at the age of 93

Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who became the favorite target for Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas and later coached the New England Patriots, has died. Berry was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Monday that he died May 25. Berry was a 20th-round draft pick who throug...

Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout innings

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez is friends with fellow Dominican Republic native Marcell Ozuna, so it was only natural they trash talked each other before their most recent game.

Fact focus: Special teams could determine the Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes looks even in a lot of ways. Vegas has won 12 of 16 games in the playoffs, while Carolina has taken 12 of 13. They have been two of the stingiest defensive teams in the field and have each averaged more than three goal...

Golden Knights-Hurricanes 2026 Stanley Cup Final by the numbers

The Vegas Golden Knights against the Carolina Hurricanes is the 68th unique matchup of teams in the Stanley Cup Final in NHL history. The Golden Knights are in the final for a third time in their nine years of existence. The Hurricanes are back for the first time since 2006. That was two years af...

'It's time': After leading Miami athletics, Dan Radakovich set to enter his retirement

Dan Radakovich has retired after 4 1/2 years as Miami's athletic director. During his tenure, Miami's football team played for a national championship and the men's basketball team reached the Final Four. The women's basketball team made an Elite Eight run and the baseball team nearly reached the...

Haitians switch soccer allegiances from Brazil as 'Grenadiers' end World Cup drought

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Soccer fans in Haiti have for decades gathered in front of televisions and radios to support Brazil in every World Cup. But not this year.

Liberatore and Dobbins pitch the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore took a shutout into the sixth inning and Masyn Winn hit a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Sunday night.

Dudinha, Byars score in San Diego Wave's 2-0 victory over the Chicago Stars

Dudinha and Trinity Byars scored to lead the San Diego Wave to a 2-0 win over the Chicago Stars. In other action in the National Women’s Soccer League, Gotham FC beat the Houston Dash 1-0, and North Carolina topped Angel City 2-1. Jordynn Dudley scored for Gotham, which secured its NWSL-record ei.

The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals.

NCAA baseball: UNC beats ECU, advances to Super Regional round

The 64 teams in the NCAA baseball tournament are vying for a spot in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

Carter Hart’s highly scrutinzed comeback has arrived at the Stanley Cup Final with Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final, largely thanks to goalie Carter Hart. He's been a key player in their quest for a second championship in four years. Hart's performance has been stellar, but his presence is divisive. He was acquitted of sexual assault charges last July,...

French capital hosts Paris Saint-Germain parade after clashes marred Champions League win

PARIS (AP) — A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League title victory which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France that led police to detain hundreds of people.

Weather chaos hits World Cup warmup game featuring two final whistles in Switzerland

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — A World Cup warmup game between Switzerland and Jordan ended in chaos amid extreme weather on Sunday ahead of a tournament where severe thunderstorms are forecast

PSG is targeting a Champions League threepeat. So how do you make the best better?

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — After going back-to-back in the Champions League, the next target for Paris Saint-Germain is the threepeat.

Gujarat scores 155-8 against Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League final

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Gujarat Titans was restricted to 155-8 by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League final on Sunday.

Stanley Cup Final coaching matchup: Vegas' John Tortorella vs. Carolina's Rod Brind'Amour

John Tortorella's first season as an assistant coach in the NHL was Rod Brind'Amour's rookie year as a player. Tortorella coached Tampa Bay to the Stanley Cup in 2004, and Brind'Amour won it as Carolina's captain in ‘06. As Tortorella’s Vegas Golden Knights and Brind'Amour's Hurricanes meet in t

Marta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open

There will be a first-time women’s champion at the French Open this year, with two Ukrainian players among the top contenders. Marta Kostyuk, undefeated on clay this season, reached the quarterfinals by defeating four-time champion Iga Swiatek. Kostyuk will face fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina n.

NCAA baseball: UNC tops ECU; Avent, NC State eliminated

The 64 teams in the NCAA baseball tournament are vying for a spot in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way. The champions are dethroned. Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals. Wembanyama had 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 point...

'Sunday Night Baseball' begins summer stretch on NBC with Cardinals-Cubs matchup

NBC's baseball coverage starts to hit its stride this week as “Sunday Night Baseball” begins its summer stint on the network's primetime schedule.