AP National Sports Archives

House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear

June 1, 2022 9:40 am The Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell… Continue Reading

Marquette’s Justin Lewis staying in NBA draft

June 1, 2022 9:16 am The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Justin Lewis has decided to remain in the NBA draft rather than return to Marquette for the 2022-23 season. The 6-foot-7 forward… Continue Reading

De Bruyne bidding to win England’s player award for 3rd time

June 1, 2022 9:14 am The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is in contention to win English football’s Player of the Year award for the third straight… Continue Reading

Ex-Bears DT Akiem Hicks signs a 1-year deal with the Bucs

June 1, 2022 9:12 am The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 32-year-old Hicks is likely… Continue Reading

Canadiens sign head coach St. Louis to 3-year extension

June 1, 2022 8:23 am The Associated Press

MONTREAL (AP) — Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis has officially became the 32nd head coach in Montreal Canadiens’ history. He signed a three-year… Continue Reading

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

June 1, 2022 7:51 am The Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Top-seeded Iga Swiatek has moved into the French Open semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over… Continue Reading

Andretti pulls Kirkwood back for 2023 as Rossi replacement

June 1, 2022 6:53 am The Associated Press

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer IndyCar rookie Kyle Kirkwood will replace Alexander Rossi next season at Andretti Autosport. Kirkwood was… Continue Reading

End game: Browns sign TE Njoku to 4-year contract extension

June 1, 2022 6:40 am The Associated Press

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — David Njoku has gone from wanting out of the Cleveland Browns to locking in with them.… Continue Reading

France’s interior minister admits mistakes at CL final

June 1, 2022 6:02 am The Associated Press

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and SYLVIE CORBET PARIS (AP) — France’s interior minister has defended the use of tear gas to disperse fans amid disorder… Continue Reading

Pogba leaving United for free after joining for record fee

June 1, 2022 4:38 am The Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paul Pogba joined Manchester United for a world-record fee and will leave the English club for nothing. United says the… Continue Reading

Bale bids farewell to Madrid, says he fulfilled his dream

June 1, 2022 4:32 am The Associated Press

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Gareth Bale has confirmed he is leaving Real Madrid and says he was happy to have fulfilled his… Continue Reading

Amelie Mauresmo: Women’s tennis has less ‘appeal’ than men’s

June 1, 2022 4:28 am The Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — New French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says nine of the 10 night session matches at… Continue Reading

Everton’s Richarlison charged for throwing lit flare

June 1, 2022 4:20 am The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Everton forward Richarlison has been charged with improper conduct for throwing a lit flare off the field after scoring a crucial goal… Continue Reading

Anderlecht hires Mazzù from Union

June 1, 2022 4:00 am The Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s most successful club Anderlecht has hired Felice Mazzù as its new coach to replace Vincent Kompany. Anderlecht won the last… Continue Reading

Kurt Zouma banned from keeping cats for 5 years for abuse

June 1, 2022 3:18 am The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has been banned from keeping cats for five years and ordered to carry out 180 hours of community service.… Continue Reading

Serie A champion Milan to be sold to RedBird for $1.3B

June 1, 2022 2:04 am The Associated Press

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Serie A champion AC Milan is on the verge of being sold to American investment firm RedBird… Continue Reading

LEADING OFF: Rays put Franco on IL, Cortes excels for Yanks

May 31, 2022 11:21 pm The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The Rays have put shortstop Wander Franco on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, the latest setback… Continue Reading

Hummel’s hit in 10th rallies Diamondbacks past Braves 8-7

May 31, 2022 11:14 pm The Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Cooper Hummel ripped a few baseballs early in the game that came off his bat at… Continue Reading

Pirates edge NL West-leading Dodgers 5-3 for 2nd series win

May 31, 2022 10:25 pm The Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Chavis and Tucupita Marcano each hit two-run homers and the Pittsburgh… Continue Reading

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

May 31, 2022 10:19 pm The Associated Press

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics’ transition from a team that went from sitting just outside… Continue Reading