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Chiefs lock in Patrick Mahomes through 2033 with a $504.75M reworked deal, AP source says
- Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
- Bengals restructure Joe Burrow's contract to free up cap space, AP source says
- Joel Bitonio announces retirement after 12 seasons, all with the Cleveland Browns
- LA Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence
NBA »
OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
- Victor Wembanyama nearly hit by egg following loss to Knicks, video shows
- The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
- Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
- 'Right hand from God': One play, 4.5 seconds and a place in Knicks lore
MLB »
2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians
- A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss
- White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hasn't calmed down after his historic walk-off MLB debut
- Eldridge's grand slam caps wild comeback as Giants rally from 8 down in 8th to stun Nats, 11-10
- Paul Skenes is in a bit of a rough patch. A visit to a local Little League field cleared his head
NHL »
Hurricanes, Golden Knights meet for crucial Game 5 in what is now a best-of-3 Stanley Cup Final
- Golden Knights need improved play from Eichel, Hart and special teams to beat the Hurricanes
- Players' union asks NHL for a Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him, AP sources say
- A wild Stanley Cup Final swings again as Hurricanes win 5-3 to make series 2-2 with Golden Knights
- Veteran Staal scoring at a pace not seen in the Stanley Cup Final since Bossy in 1982
College »
Big 12 could face legal action from Texas AG if league pursues some actions against Tech over Sorsby
- The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech fights back against the world + Previewing Cincinnati
- Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
- What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation
- Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
Golf »
Report: Mickelson kicked out of San Diego club for inappropriate contact with female employee
- Miles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag
- Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth
- Nelly Korda finally has the major title she always wanted. It might just be the start
- Nelly Korda wins U.S. Women's Open title with perilous final putt, claiming her 2nd straight major
Soccer »
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
- World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament
- Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
- Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
- Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup
Tennis »
Serena Williams' comeback at the Queen's Club is over after injury to doubles partner
- Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury
- Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko
- From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
- Roger Federer will return to the US Open to take part in an exhibition event
Racing »
Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
- Carson Hocevar accused of 'creating a lot of enemies' in NASCAR after 9-car crash at Michigan
- Denny Hamlin dedicates NASCAR victory at Michigan to Kyle Busch after tying him on career win list
- Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend his victory streak and F1 lead
- Cadillac gets and then loses elusive 1st point in F1 as Sergio Pérez penalized
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Report: Mickelson kicked out of San Diego club for inappropriate contact with female employee
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club over allegations he made unwanted physical contact with a female employee, Golf Digest reported Thursday.
Hurricanes, Golden Knights meet for crucial Game 5 in what is now a best-of-3 Stanley Cup Final
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall figures his team has played all season for the opportunity that now awaits in the Stanley Cup Final.
Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash
Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has denied parole for ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs. Nearly five years ago, Ruggs killed a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas. Ruggs, a former Raiders wide receiver, drove his sports car at up to 156 mph and crashed into Tina Tintor's vehicle. Prosecutors said his blood-alcohol level was 0.16%. Ruggs pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced in August 2023 to three to 10 years in prison. Ruggs will face the parole board again before his August 2027 release date. His attorneys said Ruggs continues to feel sorrow over Tintor's death.
Big 12 could face legal action from Texas AG if league pursues some actions against Tech over Sorsby
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports. The Big 12's executive board met Thursday to discuss options. A Texas court issued a temporary injunction Monday, preventing the NCAA from enforcing its ban on Sorsby. He had been ruled ineligible after betting on his own team while at Indiana. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the board will meet Monday to decide on a course of action.
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, it sounds like a 20,000-person singalong.
World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Victor Wembanyama nearly hit by egg following loss to Knicks, video shows
Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story
A brutal night for Victor Wembanyama continued even after he returned to his hotel on Wednesday, as he was pelted with boos from jeering Knicks fans and nearly struck by a flying egg.
The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. San Antonio wins and extends the series. Or New York wins and becomes NBA champions. After 1,321 games, it really is that simple. If Wembanyama and the Spurs win in San Antonio, the season lives for at least one more game. If the Knicks win, all that'll be left in this season will be a parade.
Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash
Will Weissert, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn. The temporary arena resembles a cross between a UFO and a claw game in a video arcade and features an eight-sided cage and a towering structure of lights, speakers and wiring called The Claw. The event celebrates President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The National Park Service is contesting a lawsuit to block the event, which costs more than $60 million. The fights are scheduled for Sunday night, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend. UFC chief Dana White insists the show will go on, rain or shine.
2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians
The Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup Saturday against Cleveland.
Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
Joseph Wilson, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near the end of his career after saying Sunday's race will likely be his last in Barcelona.
World ski president Eliasch loses election by one vote and alleges IOC influence
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 8:17 a.m. | Save Story
World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch was ousted in a tight presidential election on Thursday after a campaign led by the sport's heartland nations in Europe and North America that was backed by top skiers including Mikaela Shiffrin.
Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
Colleen Barry, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms.
Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup was picked on Thursday for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August.
Serena Williams' comeback at the Queen's Club is over after injury to doubles partner
The Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 5:25 a.m. | Save Story
Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match.
Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes
Megan Janetsky, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 1:29 a.m. | Save Story
The sound of construction roared over the most memed metro station in Mexico City as workers hammered at marble floors under a chandelier and rows of lamps reminiscent of a scene from "Harry Potter" or "Titanic," racing to finish ahead of the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony Thursday.
Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated June 10 - 11:31 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson's long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 series lead and three chances to win the championship. It looked impossible early, when the Spurs rolled to a 27-point halftime lead. But Brunson helped bring the Knicks back with 36 points and Anunoby finished with 33. Game 5 is Saturday night in San Antonio.
'Right hand from God': One play, 4.5 seconds and a place in Knicks lore
Stephen Whyno And Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 11:11 p.m. | Save Story
For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds.
