Category Archives: Sports
The Latest: British PM sends best wishes to England team
The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: ___
For MLB All-Star Game, right/left divide goes beyond field
DENVER (AP) — Debates about right and left at the All-Star Game used to deal with pitchers or perhaps batting orders.
Realmuto to start at catcher for NL, Molina a replacement
DENVER (AP) — Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto will take over from injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field.
Rio opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America final
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro officials are allowing Copa America organizers to invite thousands of COVID-19-tested fans into the final at Maracana Stadium between Brazil and Argentina on Saturday.
Canadian health officials wanted strict protocols from NHL
Face masks were as prevalent as pucks throughout the NHL this past season, but documents show Canadian health officials wanted the league to take additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
USC professor admits to tax charge in admissions scandal
BOSTON (AP) — An associate professor of dentistry at the University of Southern California pleaded guilty on Friday to a tax charge in connection with the sweeping college admissions scandal.
Unified Milwaukee hosts NBA Finals 50 years after title run
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Much has changed in Milwaukee since the Bucks won their last NBA title a half-century ago. Nothing reflects
In letter, USADA says it can’t change marijuana rules alone
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency leaders are pushing to further mitigate “harsh consequences” for marijuana if it's not intentionally used to enhance performance, though they cannot unilaterally change the rules, they wrote in a letter to members of Congress cr...
UConn reinstates rowing team after Title IX challenge
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has reversed course on a controversial budget cut, announcing it will keep its women's rowing program for at least the next two years.
White man sentenced in attack on Black teen at Michigan park
DETROIT (AP) — A white man has been sentenced to five years in prison for attacking a Black teenager with a bike lock because of his race at a southeastern Michigan park.