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Swiatek benefits from double bounce no-call; into French SF

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek has moved into the French Open semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula. Swiatek benefited from the chair umpire’s no-call on a double bounce that gave … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 6/1/22

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett walks on the field after an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns star Garrett keeping open mind about Deshaun Watson

Myles Garrett has made up his own mind about Deshaun Watson. The Cleveland Browns star has been impressed with how the embattled quarterback has conducted himself since joining the Browns despite … more

By TOM WITHERS | 6/1/22

Jon Rahm, of Spain, celebrates after a putt on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rahm ready to start over and get another chance at Memorial

Jon Rahm sees this Memorial as a fresh start. It's still tempting to think of what could have been last year. He tied the 54-hole record at Muirfield Village. He led by six shots going into the final … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 6/1/22

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will join Fox sports as its lead football analyst once his playing career ends, the network said on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. When that actually happens is unclear, since Brady recently renounced his announced retirement and said he plans to continue playing for the Tampa Bay Bucs. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Brady, Rodgers headline list of NFL players skipping OTAs

Tom Brady earned the right to skip voluntary workouts a long time ago. Several other star players, including Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, also aren’t participating in organized team activities, … more

By ROB MAADDI | 6/1/22

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) celebrates a goal against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Getting defensive: Avs, Oilers shoring up 'D' before Game 2

The defense for the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers was shaky at best in the opener of the Western Conference final. They combined for 14 goals and 84 shots during the highest-scoring … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 6/1/22

Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup 2022 qualifying play-off soccer match between Scotland and Ukraine at Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Ukraine beats Scotland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying playoff

Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 in a pulsating World Cup qualifying playoff semifinal on Wednesday. Ukraine's emotion-filled quest to qualify for the World Cup as a nation at war surges on. Veteran captain … more

By GRAHAM DUNBAR | 6/1/22

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher addresses a new conference in Destin, Fla., Wednesday, June, 01, 2022. A jovial Fisher said repeatedly on Wednesday he was “moving on” from the war of words between he and his former boss that sprinkled soap-opera drama on the Southeastern Conference's spring meetings this week. (AP Photo/Ralph Russo)

'We're moving on': Fisher says public spat with Saban done

The public spat between Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher and Alabama’s Nick Saban appears to be over. Fisher says he is moving on from the public war of words. He says he and Saban had “normal … more

BY RALPH D. RUSSO | 6/1/22

Cilic's 33 aces put him in 1st French Open semi at age 33

Marin Cilic has reached his first French Open semifinal at age 33 with the help of 33 aces. The 2014 U.S. Open champion compiled a total of 88 winners to edge No. 7 seed Andrey Rublev 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 6/1/22

Streamers fill Chase Stadium after the Golden State Warriors Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals where they defeated the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center on Friday, May 20, 2022 in San Francisco. The score was 126-117. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Warriors new home proves to be tough venue for visitors

The first postseason run for the Golden State Warriors in their new arena in San Francisco has shown that the home-court advantage from the old venue nicknamed “Roaracle” for its loud crowds … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 6/1/22

French Open updates | Kasatkina reaches Slam SF for 1st time

Daria Kasatkina has advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) win over Veronika Kudermetova at Roland Garros. The 20th-seeded Kasatkina will next face either top-ranked Iga … more

6/1/22

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka speaks to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision

The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that's four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA championship began the moment … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 6/1/22

Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (41) during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Avalanche hold off Oilers for wild 8-6 victory in Game 1

J.T. Compher scored twice, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche held off the Edmonton Oilers 8-6 in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. The Avalanche’s eight goals … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 6/1/22

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto watches his double during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 Series

Luis Castillo struck out 10 while pitching six innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 2-1 for their first victory at Fenway Park since Game 7 of the 1975 World Series. Joey … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 5/31/22

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard reacts as he leaves during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Thor hammered in NY return, Yanks hand Halos 6th loss in row

Noah Syndergaard was rocked in his return to New York, giving up Matt Carpenter’s two-run homer in a four-run first inning that propelled the Yankees over the reeling Los Angeles Angels 9-1. … more

By RONALD BLUM | 5/31/22

Los Angeles Angels' Andrew Velazquez watches during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Squid style: Angels dressed in Velazquez's street style

Squid style is en vogue for the Los Angeles Angels. When Andrew Velazquez got on the bus at Angel Stadium for the charter flight to New York, all of his teammates were dressed in the hip street mode … more

By RONALD BLUM | 5/31/22

FILE -Jack Nicklaus tees off on the first hole during the first round of the Father Son Challenge golf tournament Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Nicklaus says he met with a Saudi group as a courtesy but had no interest in getting involved with a rival league, Tuesday, May 31, 2022.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Nicklaus says he had zero interest in running Saudi leaguge

Jack Nicklaus confirms he met with a Saudi group behind the rival golf league. But he says he had zero interest in the venture no matter how much money he was offered. Nicklaus was quoted in a … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/31/22

Dustin Johnson tosses his towel to his caddie on the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dustin Johnson defies PGA Tour and joins Saudi-funded series

Dustin Johnson is joining the Saudi-funded golf league. Johnson was the biggest surprise when the LIV Golf Invitational released its field for next week's inaugural tournament next week in England. … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/31/22

Oklahoma's Jocelyn Alo (78) celebrates with Jana Johns (20) after scoring a run against Texas A&M in the first inning of a softball game in the NCAA Norman Regional in Norman, Okla., Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)

Best ever? Oklahoma's Jocelyn Alo among softball's greats

Oklahoma softball slugger Jocelyn Alo doesn’t just hit for power. Division I softball’s all-time home run leader is hitting .497 this season -- second nationally heading into the Sooners' College … more

By CLIFF BRUNT | 5/31/22

Alan Alcantara holds his 1-year-old son, Levi, at the New York Mets' baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in New York. Alcantara played a lot of baseball growing up in the Dominican Republic, sometimes without a glove. When the Mets' Starling Marte ripped a home run in Alcantara's direction Tuesday night, it didn't matter that he was holding Levi. Alcantara had a free hand, and that's all he needed. Alcantara reached over a railing from his seats in center field and caught the first-inning homer barehanded, all the while cradling little Levi with his other arm. (AP Photo/Jake Seiner)

Oh baby! 1-year-old in hand, Mets fan makes amazing HR catch

Alan Alcantara made one of the best catches in baseball this year — from his outfield seat at Citi Field. Alcantara reached over a railing and caught a home run by the Mets' Starling Marte with his … more

By JAKE SEINER | 5/31/22

FILE - NBC Sports Premier League play-by-play broadcast announcer Arlo White throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 3, 2019, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. White will not return to NBC’s coverage of the Premier League when the season begins in August, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. White will be replaced by Peter Drury, who has been calling the top Premier League games since 1998, recently on the league’s world feed.(AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

AP source: Drury replacing White as NBC Premier League voice

Arlo White will not return to NBC’s coverage of the Premier League when the season begins in August, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke with The Associated Press. White … more

By JOE REEDY | 5/31/22