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Startling screams as Mattek-Sands injures knee at Wimbledon

LONDON – The screams were startling. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, a 32-year-old American who came to Wimbledon eyeing a fourth consecutive Grand…

A stray umbrella steals show from sprinters at Tour de France

Wayward umbrella a threat on calm day

Taste of the Tour de France: Snails and hospital wines in Burgundy

TROYES, France – Barrels of beers and wines, and dozens of cheeses, pates and cold cuts on each stage. Sigh.…

Former Fort Lewis College star, pro basketball player Kirk Archibeque hosts camp

Former Fort Lewis star Archibeque excited to teach local players fundamental skills

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic win in 3 sets at Wimbledon

Pair of top men move on with ease

Tomic’s Wimbledon words draw $15K fine, racket sponsor loss

Australia's Bernard Tomic looks on during his Men's Singles Match against Germany's Mischa Zverev on day two at the Wimbledon…

Novak Djokovic remains calm amid questions about John McEnroe comments

Star compared to golf’s Tiger Woods

Kristik hired to run North American World Cup bid

CHICAGO – John Kristick, a managing director of the failed U.S. bid to host the 2022 World Cup and a…

Costa Rica-US.. World Cup qualifier to be in New Jersey

CHICAGO – The U.S. Soccer Federation finalized plans to play its Sept. 1 World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica at…

Kyle Schwarber back with Cubs, goes hitless

CHICAGO – Kyle Schwarber returned to the Chicago Cubs following a two-week stint in the minor leagues and started Thursday’s…

Platini loses again as Swiss judges uphold 4-year FIFA ban

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, right, with former FIFA vice president President Michel Platini, left.Walter Bieri/Keystone file LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Switzerland’s…

Angel Hernandez, who sued MLB, among All-Star Game umpires

NEW YORK – Angel Hernandez, who sued Major League Baseball this week alleging racial discrimination, is among the umpires for…

Pacers explain Paul George deal was best for team’s future

Pacers general manager and president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard finally made the stunning blockbuster trade official by announcing the…

Ice Cube: Big3 open to moving venue for Mayweather-McGregor fight

Ice Cube says his Big3 basketball league is open to moving its championship game to another arena in Las Vegas…

Pitcher Jon Gray hits 467-foot homer, pitches Rockies past Reds

Valaika’s three hits, homers push Colorado

Tennis player tosses coins at umpire after Wimbledon loss

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev returns to Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka during a Wimbledon singles match Wednesday in London.Kirsty Wigglesworth/Associated Press LONDON —…

Fabio Aru beats Chris Froome in first mountain stage of Tour de France

Peloton regroups after day of drama, disqualifications

Taste of the Tour de France: Pop! It’s time to enter champagne country

Riders in the Tour de France will cycle through some of the world’s most valuable vineyards on Thursday, when Stage…

2-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova stunned by American Madison Brengle

LONDON — Madison Brengle knew, of course, that her opponent, Petra Kvitova, was a two-time Wimbledon champion and a popular…

Flying ants invade Wimbledon on warmest day of tournament

LONDON (AP) — They were buggin’ out at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Hundreds of flying ants swarmed around various courts at…

Britain’s Johanna Konta reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon for 1st time

LONDON — Britain’s biggest hope for a women’s champion at Wimbledon worked her way into the third round on Wednesday.…

Jeff Van Gundy to coach USA basketball in qualifying games

Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy will lead the U.S. men’s basketball team through the early stages of qualifying for…

Home run derby drama between Rays, Yankees

Morrison says Sanchez doesn’t deserve invite