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Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines

Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wisconsin-based Sentry Insurance is the new title sponsor at Torrey Pines, taking over another tournament with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean after eight years at Kapalua.
Fever open Commissioner's Cup defense as Caitlin Clark tries to end a 2-game shooting slump

Fever open Commissioner's Cup defense as Caitlin Clark tries to end a 2-game shooting slump

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Caitlin Clark hopes to get out of a mini shooting slump and help the Indiana Fever to another WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship.
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match.
FIFA says match tempo, and limiting time-wasting, will be point of emphasis at World Cup

FIFA says match tempo, and limiting time-wasting, will be point of emphasis at World Cup

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA's on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport's governing body said Sunday with the start of the 48-team tournament now less than two weeks away.
The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York

The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals.
Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and Patriots coach, dies at the age of 93

Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and Patriots coach, dies at the age of 93

Hillel Italie, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who became the favorite target for Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas and later coached the New England Patriots, has died. Berry was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Monday that he died May 25. Berry was a 20th-round draft pick who through hard work and careful study became one of the league's greatest players. Berry played 13 seasons and caught a then-record 631 passes for 68 touchdowns. He played in six Pro Bowls. He was the Patriots coach from 1984-89. They were AFC champions in 1985 before losing to the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl.
Battling vertigo, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman says 'I'm as close to 100% as I'm going to get'

Battling vertigo, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman says 'I'm as close to 100% as I'm going to get'

Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

His father called wanting to know why Alex Bowman didn't race at the NASCAR's O'Reilly series stop at Nashville Superspeedway as previously scheduled.
Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout innings

Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout innings

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cristopher Sánchez is friends with fellow Dominican Republic native Marcell Ozuna, so it was only natural they trash talked each other before their most recent game.
Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 9:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mike Leach, the eccentric and revolutionary offensive savant whose teams set dozens of scoring and passing records over his 21-year head coaching career, is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class.
Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The WTA Tour announces that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament. The Queen's Club tournament starts June 8 Williams has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open. At the time Williams said she didn't want to use the word "retiring" and instead declared that she was "evolving" away from tennis. The WTA said Williams will play "with a partner to be announced in due course."
Kalinskaya beats Potapova in a super tiebreak to reach her first French Open quarterfinal

Kalinskaya beats Potapova in a super tiebreak to reach her first French Open quarterfinal

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anna Kalinskaya surprised herself after defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) to reach her first French Open quarterfinal on Monday.
Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran finalized a 26-man World Cup squad on Monday to play in the United States including 17 home-based players whose clubs have not played since February due to the Middle East regional war.
Magic hire Sean Sweeney as team's coach. He'll stay with Spurs through the NBA Finals

Magic hire Sean Sweeney as team's coach. He'll stay with Spurs through the NBA Finals

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sean Sweeney was formally named coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday after the sides struck an agreement in principle last week.
Even without Cal Raleigh, the Mariners have used power and pitching to move in front in the AL West

Even without Cal Raleigh, the Mariners have used power and pitching to move in front in the AL West

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 4:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The AL West may have missed its chance to leave the Seattle Mariners behind.
Denny Hamlin storms back from a pole-start penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway

Denny Hamlin storms back from a pole-start penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway

Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press  |  Updated June 1 - 12:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Denny Hamlin looked in his mirror wondering why nobody else went with him when the green flag dropped at the start of the Cracker Barrel 400 on Sunday night.
The Yankees score 13 runs in an inning for the 1st time in 21 years

The Yankees score 13 runs in an inning for the 1st time in 21 years

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Updated May 31 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One big inning was more than enough Sunday for the New York Yankees.
Victor Wembanyama's respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs' NBA Finals run

Victor Wembanyama's respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs' NBA Finals run

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated May 31 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Victor Wembanyama barely could get the words out.
Pulisic ends scoring drought, has goal and assist as Americans beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup

Pulisic ends scoring drought, has goal and assist as Americans beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Updated May 31 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought for club and country with his first international goal since November 2024, Folarin Balogun broke a second-half tie and the United States beat Senegal 3-2 Sunday in the Americans' next-to-last World Cup warmup match.
Finland beats Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to win men's ice hockey world championship

Finland beats Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to win men's ice hockey world championship

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 31 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Finland won the ice hockey world championship for the fifth time on Sunday, beating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime.
Marta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open

Marta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open

Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press  |  Updated May 31 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

There will be a first-time women's champion at the French Open this year, with two Ukrainian players among the top contenders. Marta Kostyuk, undefeated on clay this season, reached the quarterfinals by defeating four-time champion Iga Swiatek. Kostyuk will face fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina next, ensuring an Ukrainian woman will be in the semifinals for the first time in the professional era. Svitolina rallied past Belinda Bencic to advance. None of the remaining players have won the trophy in Paris before. Kostyuk extended her winning streak on clay to 16 matches. In the men's quarterfinals, it's Alexander Zverev vs. Rafael Jodar and Jakub Mensik vs. Joao Fonseca.