HALLE, Germany (AP) — Alexander Zverev and an umpire helped out with ice after a spectator was st...

HALLE, Germany (AP) — Alexander Zverev and an umpire helped out with ice after a spectator was struck by a falling advertising board during his match at the Halle grass-court tournament Wednesday.The board fell from the upper tier of the stadium into the crowd on the lower tier and struck a female spectator, organizers said, adding that Zverev and umpire Renaud Lichtenstein rushed over with ice to treat her."Something like this has never happened in the 32-year history of our tournament. We deeply regret the incident," tournament director Ralf Weber told German news agency dpa, which reported that Weber had given the spectator a free pass for next year's tournament.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>She was taken to a hospital as a precaution but did not appear to be badly hurt, dpa reported.It didn't stop Zverev from racing to a 6-1, 6-2 win over American Marcos Giron in the first round of the tournament, a warm-up for Wimbledon. It continued the German player's strong form on grass after he was the runner-up in Stuttgart last week.Also Wednesday at Halle, third-seeded Daniil Medvedev won 6-2, 7-5 over Quentin Halys and eighth-seeded Karen Khachanov won 7-5, 6-3 against Zizou Bergs in the first round.___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

18 June 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Halle (westfalen): Tennis: ATP Tour - Halle/Westphalia, men's singles, 1st round: Giron (USA) - Zverev (Germany). Alexander Zverev celebrates after his victory. Photo: David Inderlied/dpa

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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv was paired with Pafos of Cyprus in ...

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv was paired with Pafos of Cyprus in the Champions League second qualifying round draw on Wednesday.Maccabi must travel from its home city — which has been under attack this week from Iranian missiles — to Cyprus for the first-leg game on July 22 or 23, and find a stadium outside Israel for the return game the following week.European soccer body UEFA has required Israel’s national and club teams to play international competition games in neutral countries for security reasons since October 2023, when the Hamas attacks provoked wider conflict in the region.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Maccabi could stay in Cyprus, or return to Hungarian capital Budapest where it hosted a game in the Champions League preliminary round one year ago.Ukrainian champion Dynamo Kyiv was drawn to play either Zalgiris of Lithuania or Hamrun Spartans of Malta, who start in the first qualifying round next month. Last season, Dynamo chose to host Champions League qualifying games in Lublin, Poland.UEFA has set a deadline of Monday for clubs to propose neutral venues for their European competition games.Hours before its opening game at the Club World Cup, Salzburg was paired with Brann in a separate sections for teams that did not win their domestic title. The first leg in Norway will be the Austrian club’s first competitive game on returning from the United States.In the FIFA club tournament later Wednesday, Salzburg plays Pachuca of Mexico in Cincinnati at 6 p.m. local time.Scottish league runner-up Rangers will host the first leg against Panathinaikos from Greece, and Viktoria Plzen of Czech Republic was paired with Swiss side Servette.Three teams in Wednesday’s draw played in the 36-team Champions League opening phase last season, though none advanced to the knockout rounds. Red Star Belgrade was best placed in 29th, Salzburg was 34th and Slovan Bratislava lost all eight games and finished 35th.Red Star, the 1991 European champion, is away first against Vikingur of the Faeroe Islands or Lincoln Red Imps from Gibraltar.Slovan hosts the first leg against Virtus of San Marino or Zrinjski Mostar of Bosnia-Herzegovina.Losing teams in the Champions League second qualifying round switch across to the Europa League, in the third qualifying round that is played in August.Games in the first qualifying round are played from July 8-16.Higher-ranked clubs enter the Champions League qualifying program in two subsequent rounds played in August. They include Benfica, Celtic, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and Feyenoord.___AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a>

A general view of the UEFA Champions League Trophy at the Munich Football Arena, Munich, Germany. Picture date: Saturday May 31, 2025.

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BERLIN (AP) — Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini got off to a losing start in her fi...

BERLIN (AP) — Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini got off to a losing start in her first grass-court match of 2025, a straight-sets loss to Ons Jabeur.Jabeur, a Wimbledon finalist in 2022 and 2023, beat the fourth-seeded Paolini 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open on Wednesday after the Italian had a first-round bye. Jabeur could face 2023 Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova or Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals of the tournament. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Paolini was playing for the first time since winning the French Open doubles title with fellow Italian Sara Errani. Paolini lost to Elina Svitolina in the fourth round of the French Open singles.___More AP tennis: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/tennis">https://apnews.com/hub/tennis</a>

18 June 2025, Berlin: Tennis: WTA Tour, singles, women, round of 16, Paolini (Italy) - Jabeur (Tunisia), Steffi Graf Stadium. Jasmine Paolini (Italy) returns a ball. Photo: Andreas Gora/dpa

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers are preparing for the possibility of not having Tyrese Hal...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers are preparing for the possibility of not having Tyrese Haliburton available to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, coach Rick Carlisle said in a radio interview on Wednesday morning.Haliburton has been dealing with a lower right leg injury throughout the series and it worsened during Monday’s Game 5 loss in Indianapolis. Haliburton played through it for most of his 34 minutes, but failed to make a field goal in the game and Indiana lost to Oklahoma City 120-109 — falling behind 3-2 in the title series.Now facing a win-or-else scenario, there is a chance Haliburton does not play in Game 6 on Thursday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“He is going to be carefully evaluated over the next 36 hours and will likely be listed as questionable on the injury report and probably will be a game-time decision for Game 6,” Carlisle said on Indianapolis radio station 107.5 The Fan.Haliburton, part of the team that won Olympic gold in Paris for USA Basketball last year, was undergoing evaluation Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury. Part of that evaluation was an MRI exam, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because neither Haliburton nor the team revealed that publicly. ESPN first reported that an MRI was scheduled.After Game 5, Carlisle did not specifically say that the MRI would be part of the team’s next moves in figuring out how best to proceed with Haliburton, though made clear that the Eastern Conference champions would be taking a close look at the injury. Given that it is evidently a muscular injury, an MRI is part of the typical evaluation process.“We have to prepare for two scenarios — one where he plays and one where he does not,” Carlisle said in the radio interview.If Haliburton cannot play, it would seem likely that the Pacers would promote guard TJ McConnell to a starting role. McConnell has been brilliant throughout these playoffs and sparked a rally where Indiana closed an 18-point deficit to a two-point difference in the second half of Game 5, before Oklahoma City pulled away again and for good.“Depending on the situation tomorrow, we may need him for significantly more minutes,” Carlisle said of McConnell.Haliburton left Game 5 late in the first quarter and returned to the bench area with a wrap on his lower leg. He not only returned to the game, he played 34 minutes — but did so while missing all six of his shots and with him barely looking to shoot at all in the second half. He finished the game with seven rebounds and six assists, but only four points.It was the first time in Haliburton’s career that he logged at least 34 minutes and failed to make a single field goal.The Pacers, Carlisle said, discussed not letting Haliburton play in the second half. Haliburton vetoed those plans and played 17 minutes in the second half, leading the Pacers in rebounds and assists after intermission.“I mean, it’s the NBA Finals. It’s the finals, man,” Haliburton said after Game 5. “I’ve worked my whole life to be here and I want to be out there to compete. Help my teammates any way I can. I was not great tonight by any means, but it’s not really a thought of mine to not play here. If I can walk, then I want to play. They understand that. And it is what it is. Got to be ready to go for Game 6.”The Pacers are scheduled to practice Wednesday. It will largely be a meeting and walk-through session, Carlisle said.___AP NBA: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nba">https://apnews.com/nba</a>

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 16: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 16, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona is signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who was once linked...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona is signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who was once linked to a move to Arsenal, to a six-year contract, the Spanish champion said Wednesday.The 24-year-old Garcia recently finished a stellar first season in La Liga when he led all goalies in saves with an average of almost four a game.He will now join Espanyol's main rival.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Barcelona said it activated a release clause of 25 million euros ($28.5 million) and that Garcia is expected to sign the contract Friday in a "private ceremony" at the club offices.The fee could help Espanyol reinforce a squad after it only avoided relegation on the final day of the season.Garcia had been close to a possible move to Arsenal last summer after he helped Spain win Olympic gold in Paris. He stayed put and was Espanyol's best player.Garcia has yet to debut for Spain's senior side, but it is considered only a matter of time before he does if he continues to play well.His arrival to Barcelona puts in question the role of veteran Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who was injured most of the season. He is under contract through 2028.Following Ter Stegen's injury, Barcelona convinced Wojciech Szczesny to come out of retirement and sign a contract for the remainder of last season. Barcelona's other goalie is Inaki Pena.While several Barcelona players have joined Espanyol later in their careers, it is rare for an Espanyol player to move to Barcelona. Their derbies are heated affairs.___AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a>

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 14: Joan Garcia goalkeeper of Espanyol and Spain during the LaLiga match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on May 14, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — In the end, not even Saudi Arabia or Gianni Infantino could engineer a...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — In the end, not even Saudi Arabia or Gianni Infantino could engineer a way to get Cristiano Ronaldo to the Club World Cup.FIFA president Infantino certainly tried - last month making a public appeal ahead of the tournament.“If any club is watching and is interested in hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup ...,” he teased during an interview with YouTuber iShowSpeed.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ronaldo’s contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr was due to expire and FIFA’s decision to create a specially-made mini transfer window for its newest competition meant the path was clear for the Real Madrid great to sign a short-term deal with a new team just in time to take part.Given his connection to Saudi Arabia, where he was the face of the oil-rich kingdom’s <a href="https://apnews.com/article/saudi-arabia-messi-ziyech-koulibaly-chelsea-0153213149fc94a1cdbc641af622382a">spectacular drive to sign some of soccer’s biggest stars</a> in recent years, rumors began to circulate about a move to Al Hilal - the country’s most successful team and its sole representative at the Club World Cup.The problem was that Al Hilal and Al-Nassr are cross-city rivals in Riyadh. And even if Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund majority owns both teams - along with others - that was a step too far.“As much as I respect Ronaldo as a huge player, as we all recognize he is, it’s certainly completely counter-intuitive that you bring the biggest player of your biggest opponent to play with you,” Al Hilal chief executive Esteve Calzada told the BBC. “Even more when it’s only for three to four weeks.”Maybe so, but Saudi Arabia, with its vast wealth, has a made habit out of turning the improbable into the possible. And the very fact the prospect of a short-term move between clubs was even rumored, points to the boundaries it has been able to push while making its big play to become a force in global sport.It has, after all, already <a href="https://apnews.com/article/liv-golf-pga-europeann-tour-saudi-arabia-a316315863e88d3f69b763fbdc82ebe0">changed the face of golf</a> and virtually cornered the market for <a href="https://apnews.com/article/oleksandr-usyk-tyson-fury-boxing-heavyweight-5e274d29cfe46222754b93f795cce0c1">big time boxing.</a> F1 racing is a fixed event and top class tennis has been lured, as well.It’s ambitions in soccer have been the most spectacular of all - winning the right to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/saudi-arabia-fifa-2034-world-cup-a5788a734c83be35e5ce7119456ab30a">host the 2034 World Cup</a>, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/soccer-sports-business-premier-league-europe-2c3f7739fb40c13637993ee6efdb9ea5">buying one of the Premier League’s most iconic teams</a> in Newcastle and luring a slew of superstar players to a league that has nothing like the profile of those in Europe or Latin America.Most recently it has played a role in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/fifa-saudi-arabia-club-world-cup-09bcc982e20ec4562572a4c8fba54a97">helping to fund the Club World Cup</a> - either directly or indirectly - with a reported $1 billion investment in tournament broadcaster DAZN and a commercial partnership with FIFA, which has put up a $1 billion prize pot for teams competing.The Club World Cup is the chance for Saudi Arabia to make a latest statement on the international stage in its first chance test one of its elite clubs against the best from around the globe - starting with 15-time European champion Real Madrid at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday.That is why it is surprising there wasn’t more of a push to furnish Al Hilal with the type of marquee signing Saudi Arabian clubs have been collecting since Ronaldo’s move opened the floodgates at the end of 2022.The four-time Asian champion even released Brazil great Neymar in January after an ACL injury reduced him to just seven appearances following <a href="https://apnews.com/article/neymar-psg-alhilal-barcelona-saudi-b210c41027e9b158b64612bc45119d4f">his $94 million move from Paris Saint-Germain</a> in 2023.A move was made for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes just before the Club World Cup, but the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/manchester-united-fernandes-saudi-arabia-9f5d9c1cd76f673c10cbaaa79848ac05">Portugal midfielder rejected the offer</a>. There was also reported interest in striker Victor Osimhen and Darwin Nunez, though no major deals were secured before the team flew out to the United States.“The club is working in order to improve the team, and I believe this will be done. Now it’s pointless to talk about market because the market is closed,” coach Simone Inzaghi Tuesday. And he still has big money recruits from overseas in the form of players like Aleksandar Mitrovic, Joao Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Neves.But the significant acquisition made ahead of the tournament was Inzaghi himself, who left Italian giant Inter Milan earlier this month to become arguably the highest profile coach to head to Saudi Arabia.“My ambition, the ambition of the club, is to try to grow more, to try to make Al Hilal become one of the best football clubs,” he said. “I believe the time has come to get out of my comfort zone.”In a sense, Saudi Arabia is shaking soccer out of its comfort zone.Madrid versus Al Hilal could be seen as a case of soccer’s old money versus a seemingly unstoppable disrupter.Madrid is the biggest powerhouse in the world’s most popular sport - its most successful and most storied team. Soccer, however, is witnessing an undoubted powershift and Saudi Arabia is a coming force.“Sometimes we just focus on what’s going on in Europe, and we think there’s nothing else beyond Europe. We’re too focused on Europe,” Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said.___James Robson is at <a href="https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson">https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson</a>___AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a>

09 June 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Nations League A, Portugal - Spain, play-off round, final, Munich Football Arena, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo holds the trophy. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa

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The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Edmonton Oilers i...

The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in their rematch final. They needed just six games this time after a seven-game thriller a year ago.Here are the numbers to know about the repeat:3 - Teams that have won consecutive titles since the NHL salary cap era began in 2005. The Panthers join the Tampa Bay Lightning (2020-21) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (2016-17).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>19 - Teams in league history that have won the Cup two or more times in a row.5 - Championships by teams based in the U.S. Sun Belt over the past six years. Four of those belong to the state of Florida, and the Lightning like the Panthers made three consecutive trips to the final.32 - Years since a Canadian team last won the Cup (1993 Montreal Canadiens). Edmonton became the eighth Canadian team to lose in the final since.13 - First-period goals the Panthers scored to the Oilers' four, a plus-9 differential that is tied for the widest margin in a final (Pittsburgh outscored the Minnesota North Stars by the same margin in 1991).4 - Goaltenders since 1981-82 to win the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goalie during the regular season and also earn two Stanley Cup rings, with Sergei Bobrovsky joining Hall of Famers Patrick Roy, Dominik Hasek and Martin Brodeur.15 - Goals scored by Sam Bennett in the playoffs, leading all players. Bennett is a pending unrestricted free agent.14 - Years between Stanley Cup titles for Brad Marchand, who last won it with the Boston Bruins in 2011. Only Chris Chelios (16 years, 1986-2002) and Mark Recchi (15 years, 1991-2006) had longer gaps.5 - Losses in the final over the past six years for Corey Perry, who would have had the longest gap between titles had Edmonton won (18 years, Anaheim in 2007).2 - Teams in NHL history to have three players with five or more goals in the final, with Bennett, Marchand and Sam Reinhart putting the Panthers in the same category as the 1955 Red Wings (Alex Delvecchio, Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay).___AP NHL playoffs: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup">https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nhl">https://apnews.com/hub/nhl</a>

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: (L-R) Sergei Bobrovsky #72, Matthew Tkachuk #19, Gustav Forsling #42, Tomas Nosek #92, Jonah Gadjovich #12 and Evan Rodrigues #17 of the Florida Panthers celebrate winning the Stanley Cup in Game Six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals at Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Wehiwa Aloy drove in Arkansas’ first three runs with a homer and triple, Zach ...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Wehiwa Aloy drove in Arkansas’ first three runs with a homer and triple, Zach Root bounced back from a rocky start to pitch five strong innings, and the Razorbacks eliminated the Bruins from the College World Series with a 7-3 victory Tuesday night.Arkansas (50-14) will play SEC rival LSU on Wednesday night and would have to beat the Tigers twice in two days to advance to the best-of-three CWS finals. LSU won two of three against the Razorbacks in the regular season and beat them 4-1 in a CWS opener last Saturday.As good as Root was, Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn was most encouraged by his offense starting to come out of its shell. The Razorbacks totaled 11 runs over its first three games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“I’m just glad we’re scoring more runs and obviously it was a little better tonight to hit in the ballpark,” Van Horn said. “It’s not as humid and the wind was blowing different directions, but it wasn’t stopping the ball like it was the other day.”UCLA (48-18), which made a 29-game improvement from its 19-33 season in 2024, went 2-2 in its first appearance in Omaha since it won the 2013 national title. The Bruins played Arkansas six hours after they lost 9-5 to LSU in the completion of a game suspended by rain Monday night.“Disappointing day. Tough day. Tough circumstances,” UCLA coach John Savage said. “End of the day, you’ve got to give credit to LSU and certainly Arkansas. We can certainly build off this. We have a bunch of young, young players who love each other and trust each other. It’s a really good stepping stone.”Aloy, the Southeastern Conference player of the year, hit his team-best 21st home run in the first inning for a 2-0 lead, and his second triple of the season made it 3-0 in the fifth. The Razorbacks added four runs late to put the game away.Aloy has been one of the Razorbacks’ bright spots offensively. He’s 5 for 11 (.455) in three CWS games with four RBIs and three extra-base hits. But the Nos. 4 through 7 batters are a combined 6 of 56 (.107)."We just need to get some guys going if we’re going to get through what we need to get through,” Van Horn said.Root (9-6) lasted just 1 1/3 innings in Saturday’s loss to LSU, the left-hander’s shortest start of the season. He limited the Bruins to three hits, walked two and struck out five in five innings.“He wasn’t happy when I took him out the other day,” Van Horn said. “He went out today and just proved why he’s one of the best left-handed pitchers in the country. If we get to play long enough, maybe he’ll get to pitch again.”Root said pitching coach Matt Hobbs told him he remained confident in him and that he planned to get him back on the mound as soon as possible.“I told him I was good to go whenever he needed me,” Root said.Reliever Aiden Jiminez allowed one hit over three scoreless innings and had the Razorbacks poised to shut out a second straight opponent a day after Gage Wood threw the third no-hitter in CWS history, and first in 65 years, against Murray State.UCLA capitalized on uncharacteristic blunders to break through against Will McEntire in the ninth. Mulivai Levu tripled leading off and scored when third baseman Brent Ireland couldn’t come up with a grounder. McEntire’s wild throw to first on a comebacker and a wild pitch brought in two more runs.The Bruins loaded the bases in the first, but Root got out unscathed when, with two outs, Dean West was caught trying to steal home. Ryder Helfrick’s sweeping tag touched the headfirst-sliding West’s arm just before West’s fingers reached the plate. UCLA challenged the call, which was upheld on video review.UCLA’s leadoff man reached base three of the first five innings. Root worked around a single, walk and two wild pitches to get out of the fifth and then turned things over to Jimenez to start the sixth.UCLA started Cody Delvecchio (1-4), who was academically ineligible until last week and hadn’t pitched since March 28. He gave the Bruins a solid four innings and was pulled with two runners on in the fifth. Ian May relieved and induced a double play before Aloy drove a ball to center that rolled to the wall for his triple.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - JUNE 01: Arkansas Razorbacks infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) signals for a throw from the catcher during the NCAA Division I Regional baseball game between the Creighton Blue Jays and Arkansas Razorbacks on June 1, 2025, at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Spire Motorsports fined Carson Hocevar $50,000 on Tuesday for derogatory c...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Spire Motorsports fined Carson Hocevar $50,000 on Tuesday for derogatory comments he made about Mexico City on a live stream as NASCAR raced there last weekend. Hocevar walked back the comments Sunday night with an apology and the 22-year-old admitted it was the first time he'd ever been outside the United States and believed all the negative things he'd read and heard about Mexico City.“I am embarrassed by my comments," he posted in a lengthy apology.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Spire also ordered Hocevar to attend cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training.Spire said the $50,000 fine will be donated in equal portions to three organizations that serve Mexican communities:— Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mexican Red Cross). — Un Kilo de Ayuda, a nonprofit combating childhood malnutrition and supporting early-childhood development in rural communities.— Fondo Unido México (United Way Mexico), which funds local NGOs that improve education, health, and housing in 22 Mexican states.“These actions are consistent with Spire Motorsports’ core value of RESPECT, which is something we proudly display on every race car, team uniform, trackside hauler, and digital channel,” the team said in a statement. “Respect is not a slogan. It is a daily expectation that we ‘walk the walk’ in how we speak, compete, and serve the communities that welcome our sport.“Carson Hocevar’s recent comments made during the livestream fell short of that standard. They did not represent the views of Spire Motorsports, our partners, or NASCAR. He has acknowledged his mistake publicly, and his prompt, sincere apology demonstrated personal accountability. We now take this additional step to underscore that words carry weight, and respect must be lived out loud.”Spire said it informed NASCAR of Hocevar's penalties and that it satisfied the sanctioning body’s requirements. “Together we remain committed to showcasing NASCAR’s global growth, celebrating the passionate Mexican fanbase we experienced firsthand last weekend, and ensuring every member of our organization treats hosts, competitors, and communities with dignity,” Spire said. “We look forward to turning the page by racing hard, representing our partners, and living our values on and off the track.”

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 15: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, (L) and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Totalplay Chevrolet, look on during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays lost center fielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw due to in...

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays lost center fielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw due to injuries within two innings Tuesday night against Arizona.Clase, who started in center, exited after being hit on the right knee by a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning. Straw, his replacement, departed after crashing into the wall while chasing down a double in the top of the fifth.Clase went down in pain after he was hit by a 93-mph sinker from Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Clase stayed in to run the bases, but the inning ended when the next batter, Bo Bichette, flied out.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Blue Jays said Clase left because of a right knee contusion.Four batters into the next inning, Straw slammed into the wall and went down while trying to catch Josh Naylor’s RBI double.Naylor put his hands on his head as he looked out at Straw, his former Cleveland teammate, lying prone on the field. The Arizona slugger then walked all the way out to the wall to check on Straw.Straw eventually got to his feet and walked off the field through an outfield gate. He was replaced by rookie Alan Roden.

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 17: Will Robertson (L) #39 and Addison Barger (R) #47 of the Toronto Blue Jays look on after Myles Straw #3 crashed into the wall trying to make a catch in the fifth inning during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre on June 17, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Eddie King Jr. drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of ...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Eddie King Jr. drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave Louisville a 7-6 victory over Oregon State on Tuesday and knocked the Beavers out of the College World Series.The Cardinals (42-23) avenged a 4-3 walk-off loss to Oregon State last Friday and advanced to the Bracket 2 final. They must beat Coastal Carolina on Wednesday and again Thursday to reach the best-of-three CWS finals.Just like Oregon State (48-16-1) on Friday, Louisville squandered a late lead only to come back and win.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>“It’s the value of being the home team,” Cardinals coach Dan McDonnell said. “Sometimes people act like it’s not that big a deal. It’s amazing when you get the last three outs and you get to walk somebody off. So, very fortunate that we were in that situation today.”Kellan Oakes faced the top of the Louisville lineup to start the bottom of the ninth. Alex Alicea walked and Lucas Moore was awarded first base on catcher’s interference when his bat nicked Wilson Weber’s mitt as he fouled off a pitch. The Cardinals loaded the bases when Matt Klein put down a bunt that Oakes (5-1) booted, the Beavers’ third error of the day and eighth in three CWS games.That brought on freshman Zach Edwards to face Jake Munroe, who got caught looking at strike three.“I struck out on a call I didn’t like,” Munroe said. “I was upset about it. Did a little 360, saw Eddie, and I said, ‘Oh, yeah, we’re good.’ That’s kind of the special thing about this lineup.”King fouled off a pitch and took two balls before he sent a fly to center. Alicea tagged up from third, and Canon Reeder had no chance to make a throw home.King was mobbed behind first base, with teammates squirting their water bottles at him and fans chanting “Edd-ie! Edd-ie!”“Just hearing chants like that in a moment like that, it warms my heart,” King said. “And I’m so glad that it could be for Louisville.”Cardinals pitchers repeatedly worked out of trouble until they couldn’t in the top of the ninth.“Right there at the end, we probably shocked the heck out of everybody,” Beavers coach Mitch Canham said. “They bring guys in, we’re finding ways to get on base — hit by pitch, base hit, what have you.”Aiva Arquette homered to left-center on Wyatt Danilowicz’s first pitch, and Gavin Turley, Weber and AJ Singer reached to load the bases with no outs.Oregon State tied it 6-all when Tyce Peterson’s slow roller glanced off Alicea’s glove at shortstop and into the outfield grass, allowing two runs to score. Tucker Biven (5-0) struck out Jacob Krieg, and Carson McEntire got Reeder to pop out.“You knew they were going to make a rally there late,” McDonnell said. “And we pitched so well, but one of their best hitters jumps on a heater, and their other best hitter (Turley) fights off a ball and it drops. It’s like, OK, you’re in it here now; you’re going to have to grind this out and earn it. And they made us earn it.”The Beavers played as an independent this year and will again next season before the Pac-12 ramps back up in 2026-27. They had only 19 regular-season home games, logged nearly 25,000 air miles and won enough to be the No. 8 national seed in the NCAA Tournament. They won five elimination games in regionals and super regionals.“What a season we had. What a run,” Arquette said.

CLEMSON, SC - APRIL 19: Louisville Cardinals outfield Eddie King Jr. (42) during a college baseball game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Clemson Tigers on April 19, 2025 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge urged NASCAR and two of its teams, including one owned by ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge urged NASCAR and two of its teams, including one owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan, to settle their increasingly acrimonious legal fight that spilled over into tense arguments during a hearing on Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina grilled both NASCAR and the teams — 23XI Racing, which is owned by Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports, owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins — on what they hoped to accomplish in the antitrust battle that has loomed over the stock car series for months.“It's hard to picture a winner if this goes to the mat — or to the flag — in this case,” Bell said. “It scares me to death to think about what all this is costing.” <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>23XI and Front Row were the only two organizations that refused to sign a take-it-or-leave-it offer from NASCAR last September on a new charter agreement. Charters are NASCAR's version of a franchise model, with each charter guaranteeing entry to the lucrative Cup Series races and a stable revenue stream; 13 other teams signed the agreements last fall, with some contending they had little choice. The nearly two-hour hearing was on the teams’ request to toss out NASCAR’s countersuit, which accuses Jordan business manager Curtis Polk of “willfully” violating antitrust laws by orchestrating anticompetitive collective conduct in negotiations. NASCAR said it learned in discovery that Polk in messages among the 15 teams tried to form a “cartel” type operation that would include threats of boycotting races and a refusal to individually negotiate.One of NASCAR's attorneys even cited a Benjamin Franklin quote Polk allegedly sent to the 15 organizations that read: “We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately." Jeffrey Kessler, an attorney representing the teams, was angered by the revelation in open court, contending it is privileged information only revealed in discovery. Kessler also argued none of NASCAR's claims in the countersuit prove anything illegal was done by Polk or the Race Team Alliance during the charter negotiation process.“NASCAR knows it has no defense to the monopolization case so they have come up with this claim about joint negotiations, which they agreed to, never objected to, and now suddenly it's an antitrust violation,” Kessler said outside court. “It makes absolutely no sense. It's not going to help them deflect from the monopolizing they have done in this market and the harm they have inflicted.”He added that “the attacks” on Polk were "false, unfounded and frankly beneath the dignity of my adversary to even make those type of comments, which he should know better about.” NASCAR attorneys said Polk improperly tried to pressure all 15 teams that comprise the RTA to stand together collectively in negotiations and encouraged boycotting qualifying races for the 2024 Daytona 500. NASCAR, they said, took the threat seriously because the teams had previously boycotted a scheduled meeting with series executives. “NASCAR knew the next step was they could boycott a race, which was a threat they had to take seriously,” attorney Lawrence Buterman said on behalf of NASCAR. Kessler said outside court the two teams are open to settlement talks, but noted NASCAR has said it will not renegotiate the charters. NASCAR’s attorneys declined to comment after the hearing. Bell did not indicate when he’d rule, other than saying he would decide quickly. Preliminary injunction statusKessler said he would file an appeal by the end of the week after a three-judge federal appellate panel dismissed a preliminary injunction that required NASCAR to recognize 23XI and Front Row as chartered teams while the court fight is being resolved.Kessler wants the issue heard by the full appellate court. The injunction has no bearing on the merits of the case, which is scheduled to go to trial in December. The earliest NASCAR can treat the teams as unchartered is one week after the deadline to appeal, provided there is no pending appeal or whenever the appeals process has been exhausted. There are 36 chartered cars for the 40-car field each week. If 23XI and Front Row are not recognized as chartered, their six cars would have to compete as “open” teams — which means they’d have to qualify on speed each week to make the race and they would receive a fraction of the money guaranteed for chartered teams.Discovery issuesSome of the arguments Tuesday centered on Jonathan Marshall, the executive director of the RTA. NASCAR has demanded text messages and emails from Marshall and says it has received roughly 100 texts and over 55,000 pages of emails.NASCAR wants all texts between Marshall and 55 people from 2020 through 2024 that contain specific search terms. Attorneys for the RTA said that covers more than 3,000 texts, some of which are privileged, and some that have been “deleted to save storage or he didn’t need them anymore.”That issue is set to be heard during a hearing next Tuesday before Bell.

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 06: Co-owners of 23XI Racing, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx One Rate Toyota, and NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan talk on the grid after the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama.

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SEATTLE (AP) — Sebastian Driussi scored for River Plate but was injured in the process, Marcos Ac...

SEATTLE (AP) — Sebastian Driussi scored for River Plate but was injured in the process, Marcos Acuna recorded two assists and the Argentine club beat the Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 in the Club World Cup at Lumen Field on Tuesday.Driussi's goal three minutes into the second half made it 2-0, but he collided with goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa and fell to the ground in pain, grabbing his ankle. He limped off the field with assistance and was replaced by Miguel Borja.Facundo Colidio and Maximiliano Meza also scored for River Plate.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Yusuke Matsuo converted a penalty for the Japanese club in the 58th minute. Takuro Kaneko drew the foul and yellow card on Acuna. The kick was delayed by pushing and shoving at the penalty box's edge, resulting in a yellow for German Pezzella.Colidio scored in the 12th minute on a header off a cross from Acuna, and Meza restored River Plate's two-goal advantage in the 73rd minute off Acuna's corner kick service.<h3>Key moment</h3>Franco Armani saved a strong shot from the center of the box by Thiago Santana in the 90th minute to preserve River Plate’s two-goal advantage.<h3>Takeaways</h3>Attendance for the noon kickoff was announced at 11,974. Lumen Field has a capacity of 68,740. But both teams had a significant fan presence for their Club World Cup opener.<h3>What they said</h3>"Urawa fans are fantastic. And even though we are so far away from Japan, they supported us in a fantastic way, and we very much regret that we were not able to satisfy them today and to bring them the joy that they expected. ... However, the tournament goes on. We still have two games to play, and we want to show ourselves from a much better side than what you were able to see today." — Urawa Red Diamonds coach Maciej Skorza"I am extremely happy. Very happy with the win, with the way we handled the match. We had to start out in this way, and now we keep our eyes on the next match." — Colidio___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 17: Maximiliano Meza #8 of CA River Plate celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Matias Kranevitter #6 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CA River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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Antonio Freeman had tears in his eyes when 20-year-old son Alex walked onto the field for his U.S...

Antonio Freeman had tears in his eyes when 20-year-old son Alex walked onto the field for his U.S. debut against Turkey on June 7."It just gives me chills," the former All-Pro wide receiver and Super Bowl champion said. "He has on a USA jersey. He's representing his country. That's probably the top level of recognition you could possibly get."With Sergino Dest still regaining fitness after a torn ACL, Freeman started at right back Sunday in the Americans' opening win over Trinidad and Tobago at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He is among the young players hoping to impress coach Mauricio Pochettino as he considers next year's World Cup roster.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Freeman's ascent has been unexpected. He played just 11 minutes of first-team league soccer before this season."Alex, to be honest, I had no idea who you were before you got called up," American midfielder Luca de la Torre said Tuesday, turning toward Freeman and smiling during a news conference.Now 53, Antonio played nine seasons in the NFL, making the All-Pro team in 1998 and winning the 1997 Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers."Growing up I always got asked if football was the path, but when I was younger I always had a secret love for soccer," Alex said.He also played basketball as a kid. Alex's mom rejects the notion she directed him away from American football."The real story is Alex didn't want to play football and he didn't want to tell his dad that," Rochelle Hinkle said. "They all use me as an excuse. He just wanted to make his own lane and his own path. He didn't have, I guess, the words to say it then."Alex played for youth teams at Weston FC, near his home in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Plantation. He wanted to play for Inter Miami's youth academy but was turned down. Freeman then was recruited for Orlando City's academy by Javier Carrillo, his former Weston coach."Without him taking me in, maybe I might not be where I am today," Alex said. "Obviously moving at the age of 15 was something that was hard for me, being away from my family and everything, but I feel like it made me grow up fast and I feel that that's something that I needed to do."He moved to Orlando in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic."I still have PTSD from that 'cause I wasn't done raising him," his mother said.Freeman debuted for Orlando City B in the third-tier MLS Next Pro on March 26, 2022, and played his first match for the senior team in Major League Soccer on April 29, 2023, entering in second-half stoppage time. He had two more substitute MLS appearances last year, totaling 10 minutes, then took over as starting right back this season from Dagur Dan Thorhallsson."Alex is player with little experience, but in soccer the desire, the capacity and the talent usually rise above experience," Pochettino said. "The reports we got on him were really good."Freeman is competing for likely two right back roster spots with Dest, Joe Scally, Nathan Harriel, Bryan Reynolds, Shaq Moore and Marlon Fossey. Pochettino envisions narrowing his focus from a current group of 60 players when he makes roster selections for autumn friendlies."These camps, these games, I feel like it's just motivation for me to earn Pochettino's trust," Freeman said.Alex credits his dad for teaching him training, eating and lifestyle habits. Years ago, they used to kick around a ball together. Not anymore."At that point I realized: You're going to hurt yourself out here," Antonio said. "We might shoot around some basketballs in the backyard, shoot some three-pointers or something, but nothing soccer related."___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 07: Alex Freeman #16 of United States eyes the ball against Türkiye during the second half of an International Friendly match at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on June 07, 2025 in East Hartford, Connecticut.

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MIAMI (AP) — Almost a year since the Copa America final nearly ended in tragedy, big numbers of s...

MIAMI (AP) — Almost a year since the Copa America final nearly ended in tragedy, big numbers of soccer fans are back at Hard Rock Stadium — this time for the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/club-world-cup-inter-miami-5afaf1c2d1981ea1fa1bf917e4c47a5f">Club World Cup</a> with heightened security.A combined crowd of nearly 120,000 supporters have watched the opening two games staged in Miami. They have been greeted by extra checkpoints and a heavy police presence.The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office says lessons have been learned from July of last year when <a href="https://apnews.com/article/copa-america-argentina-colombia-fans-security-ce881853569d013f1c29d553cfbad369">ticketless fans rushed the gates</a> at the home of the Miami Dolphins for a match between Argentina and Colombia, leaving fans terrified and bloodied as security struggled to contain the crush.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The match was delayed an hour, children were in tears and concerns were sparked ahead of two more years of major soccer tournaments being staged in the United States — the Club World Cup this summer and the men’s <a href="https://apnews.com/article/2026-world-cup-united-states-fifa-722ae98d2e06fafd3d81cfb2690a82b4">World Cup in 2026</a>.“We’ve put extensive measures in place to protect fans, players and staff,” Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said before the tournament. “The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is leading all security efforts for this global event.”Last year, police had to lift distressed children over barriers to avoid them being crushed, while elsewhere officers tackled to the ground the ticketless fans they could catch in a forlorn attempt to keep the hoards at bay.Videos showed some fans trying to climb through air vents to gain entry.Changes made over the past year mean fans for this tournament must pass through three separate checkpoints that enclose the entire campus before getting close to the stadium. Steel fencing is set up around the perimeter.First up is a ticket check at temporary gates, taking up large parts of the parking lot where tailgate parties might usually take place. Then comes another airport-style screening under tents where bags are checked by X-ray machines. Even flags need to be approved.Fans were able to get much closer to the stadium before checkpoints at the Copa America.“When I was at the final, the security guards just opened the gate and started letting people through,” Edison Negron, a Boca Juniors fan from Puerto Rico told The Associated Press when describing the scenes as fans crushed against the barriers last year.Miami-Dade County said at the time that a full review would be conducted and that the scenes “cannot happen again.”“There will be a significant law enforcement and security footprint in and around the stadium to ensure public safety for all the events,” Det. Argemis Colome told the AP while adding social media was being monitored prior to matches.Preparations have included special training for a rapid-deployment force as part of a multi-agency response to potential crowd trouble.“If things go south, we get ready for civil unrest and unruly fans,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.A large police presence has been evident at both games played at Hard Rock so far — Saturday’s tournament opener when a crowd of more than 60,000 watched Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly and Monday’s match between Boca Juniors and Benfica in front of nearly 56,000.Patrol cars have been stationed along the interstate outside of the stadium and, within the grounds, officers equipped with face shields and protective clothing are on patrol.FIFA said it had worked closely with stadium officials, state and federal agencies “to ensure a robust security presence.”A <a href="https://apnews.com/article/club-world-cup-boca-juniors-benfica-e56912d8cdcf39ad84f8a5e0573f9644">2-2 draw</a> between Argentine giant Boca and Benfica of Portugal was the first match at the stadium involving a large number of traveling fans.FIFA said Boca was the first team to sell out tickets for its three group stage matches, with fans of the 35-time Argentine champion dominating the crowd. No major altercations were reported. Boca plays a second match at Hard Rock against Bayern Munich on Friday.While only so much can be drawn from two games that have been below capacity, the extra safeguards put in place have been evident, with, as of yet, no repeat of the chaotic scenes at the Copa America.___AP reporter Andres Jaime-Mendez contributed from Miami.___James Robson is at <a href="https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson">https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson</a>.___AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a>

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 14: A general view of outside of the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Al Ahly FC and Internacional CF Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Boston Fleet coach Courtney Kessel is in final discussions to take over as women’s hockey coach at Princeton, two people with knowledge of talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The people spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because Kessel’s hiring is not complete and the process could take weeks to finalize.The move would be a homecoming for Kessel, who previously served as an assistant at Princeton under Cara Gardner Morey. She would succeed Gardner Morey, who left the Tigers in May upon being hired as general manager of the PWHL’s expansion team in Vancouver.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kessel’s ties to Princeton played a major role in her decision to pursue the job. The choice to leave the PWHL was considered a difficult one for the 35-year-old, who is proud of the relationships she formed with staff and players in helping launch the Fleet. She had a 27-19-8 record with the franchise.Boston reached the Walter Cup finals last year in its inaugural season, where it lost a decisive Game 5 to Minnesota. This season, the Fleet missed the playoffs by the slimmest of margins.From Toronto, Kessel played at New Hampshire, where she was a 2010 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given to the MVP of women’s college hockey. She also represented Canada at three world championships, including a gold-medal win in 2012.After four years as an assistant at Princeton, Kessel served as associate head coach at Boston University in 2023-24 before being hired as the Fleet’s first coach.The Fleet have undergone major changes this offseason. Star forward Hilary Knight left Boston to sign with the PWHL’s expansion team in Seattle. The Fleet also have an opening at assistant general manager after Meghan Turner was hired as Seattle’s GM.The PWHL will now have three coaching vacancies, with Seattle and Vancouver having yet to fill their positions.Princeton’s program flourished during Gardner Morey’s eight seasons as coach. The Tigers won their first Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament title in 2020 as part of a school-record 26-win season.___AP women’s hockey: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey">https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey</a>

NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 17: Head coach Courtney Kessel of the Boston Fleet during the second period of the PWHL game against the New York Sirens on February 17, 2025 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jared Jones hit a go-ahead three-run homer before rain suspended play Monday n...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jared Jones hit a go-ahead three-run homer before rain suspended play Monday night, freshman reliever Casan Evans pitched 4 1/3 shutout innings after play resumed Tuesday, and LSU advanced to its College World Series bracket final with a 9-5 victory over UCLA.The Tigers (50-15) next play Wednesday night against the winner of Tuesday night’s elimination game between Arkansas and the Bruins (48-17). LSU, going for its second national championship in three years, needs one more win to reach the best-of-three finals starting Saturday.LSU was up 5-3 at the end of the third inning Monday night when the game was suspended following a 2-hour, 53-minute delay.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Tigers had Evans (5-1) take over for starter Anthony Eyanson when play resumed. Evans, who pitched the ninth inning of a 4-1 win over Arkansas on Saturday, limited UCLA to four singles and struck out five.UCLA had two runners on base with one out when Evans turned the game over to Cooper Williams in the eighth. The Tigers had to get through some anxious moments when Williams walked the bases loaded and the Bruins pulled to 8-5 on Payton Brennan’s groundout and Blake Balsz’s infield single. Another walk reloaded the bases, prompting coach Jay Johnson to call on Chase Shores, who needed one pitch to get an inning-ending groundout.Jones’ RBI single in the ninth gave the Tigers a four-run cushion, and Shores pitched a clean ninth to send the Bruins to their first loss in seven NCAA Tournament games.The Tigers took a 7-3 lead in the fourth against freshman Wylan Moss, who gave up three hits and a walk and recorded only two outs.UCLA starter Landon Stump (6-2) had gone to the mound for the bottom of the first Monday night with a 3-0 lead, but it evaporated when Jones’ three-run homer put the Tigers ahead 4-3.Jones’ 21st homer of the season barely cleared the fence in right center and was the 63rd in his career, third most in program history.___AP college sports: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports">https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports</a>

BATON ROUGE, LA - MAY 30: Jared Jones #22 of the LSU Tigers in action against the Little Rock Trojans during the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional on May 30, 2025 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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LONDON (AP) — Former Premier League referee David Coote was charged by the Football Association on Tuesday for making offensive comments to friends about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in a private video that ended up being widely circulated on social media, leading to the match official getting fired.Coote is alleged to have "acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words," the FA said about a video recorded around July 2020.The governing body said it's alleged that the official's actions constitute an "aggravated breach" of rules because they "included a reference — whether express or implied — to nationality."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Two videos, apparently filmed using a phone, circulated on social media appearing to show Coote giving his personal opinion on Liverpool and Klopp, its long-time former manager, when asked by an unidentified man.Coote uses an expletive for Liverpool and a derogatory term for Klopp, saying he disliked the German manager because he was "arrogant" and “accused me of lying" after one game.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/premier-league-referee-coote-suspended-klopp-eb9a502e0699cfbeb46e6abc430d8837">Coote was initially suspended</a> for his conduct and then <a href="https://apnews.com/article/coote-referee-fired-liverpool-klopp-640d6a97ea7de2ed37f4754b0aebfb70">fired</a> in December because his position was deemed "untenable" by English soccer's referees body following an investigation into his conduct.Coote was also investigated by the FA following allegations in British newspaper The Sun that he discussed with a fan the possibility of giving a yellow card to a player in a match. Coote denied any wrongdoing and the FA said Tuesday no charges were issued in relation to that investigation.Separately, UEFA launched an investigation into Coote following a video, again published by The Sun, allegedly showing him using cocaine during the European Championship this year.___AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a>

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Manchester United FC at Selhurst Park on September 21, 2024 in London, England.

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LONDON (AP) — The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through 2035 after a ...

LONDON (AP) — The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through 2035 after a four-year extension was announced Tuesday.The circuit in Montreal is a fan favorite with a reputation for unpredictable racing, which was further bolstered by the collision in Sunday's race between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.It's also one of the older tracks on F1's schedule, having first hosted a Grand Prix in 1978, and F1 said Tuesday that investment by the promoter "will continue and be vital in continuing to enhance the event in the years ahead."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, named after a Canadian F1 great who died in a 1982 crash, was already due to stay on the schedule through 2031. Its most recent extension was by two years in 2021 to make up for two editions of the race which were canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic.“As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history in our sport and is named after a true legend in Gilles Villeneuve,” F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.___AP auto racing: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing">https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing</a>

MONTREAL, CANADA JUNE 15: George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team leads during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on June 15, 2025.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu competing together for a Grand Slam trop...

NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu competing together for a Grand Slam trophy. How about Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe as a duo? Iga Swiatek alongside Casper Ruud? Or Naomi Osaka with Nick Kyrgios?Those are among the high-wattage pairs on Tuesday's preliminary entry list for the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-open-mixed-doubles-tennis-6885147efe39e68978c0074103714d4b">reimagined U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament</a> on Aug. 19-20, before singles competition begins Aug. 24.Ten of the top 11 women in the WTA singles rankings — Coco Gauff, who just won the French Open for her second Grand Slam title, is the only one missing — and 10 of the top 11 men on the ATP tour, including No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, have registered to compete for the $1 million top prize that will be split by the winners, an $800,000 increase over last year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Look at the field we have," said Stacey Allaster, who's in her final year as U.S. Open tournament director. "It is going to be fantastic for the fans."Others on Tuesday's list: <ul>
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<li>Djokovic and Olga Danilovic</li>
<li>Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper</li>
<li>Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti</li>
<li>Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul</li>
<li>Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev</li>
<li>Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz</li>
<li>Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov</li>
<li>Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas</li>
<li>Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev</li>
<li>Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton</li>
<li>Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori</li>
</ul>It's a star-studded group that is a far cry from the mix of doubles specialists usually found in a Grand Slam mixed doubles bracket. Some criticized the changes when they were announced in February, with 2024 U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Errani and Vavassori calling the new format a "pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show" that would shut out doubles players.<h3>8 US Open singles champions in mixed doubles</h3>This time, there are 10 major singles champions hoping to play, with Djokovic, Osaka, Alcaraz, Raducanu, Sinner, Sabalenka, Swiatek and Medvedev all past winners at Flushing Meadows.Pegula and Fritz were last year's singles runners-up in New York, while Ruud, Zverev and 2025 Australian Open champion Keys also have been finalists at the U.S. Open."There is nothing I've been more excited about, energized about, than this event and what it will represent for the sport going forward: an opportunity to innovate and present the sport differently," said Lew Sherr, who recently announced he'll be leaving as chief executive of the U.S. Tennis Association to become president of business operations with the New York Mets. "It's the only sport of any significance (with) men and women on the same field of play, at the same time, competing all out against one another."The mixed doubles event is shrinking from 32 pairs to 16, and there is a shortened format: first-to-four-games sets until the final, no-ad scoring, and match tiebreakers instead of a third set.Players still have time to sign up before the July 28 cutoff, and there is no guarantee that the 16 teams announced Tuesday will actually be in the draw in New York. The top eight teams based on their combined singles ranking will automatically get into the field; the other eight pairings will receive wild cards determined by a USTA committee."Once there was an understanding of what the event was, (players) went and ran with it," said Eric Butorac, USTA senior director of player relations and business development. "They found their own partners — whether it was a friendship, a countryman or some even teaming up with a partner that they have off the court."___More AP tennis: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/tennis">https://apnews.com/hub/tennis</a>

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain smiles during a practice session on Day Six of the 2025 HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 14, 2025 in London, England.