Category Archives: Sports
The Latest: Germans caution soccer fans heading to London
The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: ___
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___
Carpenter won’t put restrictions on VeeKay after bike fall
Ed Carpenter isn't comfortable as a team owner putting too many restrictions on his drivers, not even a breakout young star thick in the championship race.
Copa America’s COVID-19 cases increase 13 to 66
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's health ministry said Thursday that 66 people connected with the Copa America soccer tournament had contracted COVID-19, an increase of 13 infections from Wednesday.
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear
A look at what’s happening around the majors Friday: ___
Move to the burbs? Bears confirm bid to buy horse track site
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have submitted a bid to buy a spacious suburban horse racing track site, signaling a potential willingness to move out of downtown Soldier Field for a new stadium.
Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating for equality and social justice.
MLB makes push for Gen Z fans via TikTok influencer contest
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is turning from “Let the Kids Play” to “Let the Kids Post.” In a
The Latest: Nevada to disburse $5 million in vaccine effort
LAS VEGAS — Nevada is distributing $5 million in cash prizes to residents who have been vaccinated as part of an effort to encourage more people to get shots.
Why are Olympics going on despite public, medical warnings?
TOKYO (AP) — Public sentiment in Japan has been generally opposed to holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, partly based on fears the coronavirus will spike as almost 100,000 people — athletes and others — enter for both events.