PGA rainstorm could help Valhalla bite back after Schauffele's record start

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's rain in the forecast and lots of low numbers on the scoreboard. Could Friday at the PGA Championship be remembered as the day Valhalla bit back? Even if it does, is there any stopping Xander Schauffele? The 30-year-old Californian took advantage of calm, soft conditions on opening day to set the PGA record with a 9-under 62 that gave him a three-shot lead after one of the lowest-scoring rounds in the tournament's history. According to Elias Sports Bureau, a record 64 players broke par, rewriting the record for a first round at the PGA that was last set when 60 players finished in the red at Medinah in 2006.

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested near fatal crash. Then he tees off at PGA Championship

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship. Stunning images showed him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. He was arrested for second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and not following police directions. He was booked into jail at 7:28 a.m. He was released and arrived at Valhalla at 9:12 a.m. Police say a pedestrian was hit by a bus on the road leading to Valhalla Golf Club. ESPN says Scheffler drove past a police car and was chased down and cuffed.

Indy 500: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The countdown begins for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. What is known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" will take place this year on May 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Qualifying is this weekend. Josef Newgarden is the defending winner after a controversial finish a year ago. NASCAR star Kyle Larson will be making his Indy 500 debut, then flying to North Carolina the same night to race in the Cup Series race there. Helio Castroneves will be trying for a record-setting fifth win. Two-time series champion Alex Palou is the betting favorite to win his first Indianapolis 500.

Isco fractures fibula and is out of contention for Spain's European Championship squad

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Real Betis says midfielder Isco Alarcón has fractured his left fibula. It means he is out of contention for a place in Spain's European Championship squad. Isco has 38 caps but hasn't played for his country since 2019. The 32-year-old former Real Madrid playmaker has revitalized his career this season with Betis and Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Isco recently. De la Fuente is set to announce his squad on May 27. Isco was injured during a 2-2 draw with Las Palmas in the Spanish league on Thursday.

Klopp takes a walk down memory lane as he prepares for emotional final match as Liverpool manager

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jurgen Klopp is preparing for his final game as Liverpool manager after nine years in charge. He says it has been "the most intense week of my life" as he bids goodbye to players, club staff and fans. Klopp has forged such a connection with the port city that he has been compared to Bill Shankly, the club's most legendary manager. He led the team to seven major trophies including a sixth Champions League title and a first English league championship in 30 years. Klopp says, "I would not be happy if I'd have thought I could have done more. I couldn't. I couldn't have done more."

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Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for traffic violation, returns in time to tee off

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship. Stunning images showed him handcuffed as he was led to a police car.

Marseille coach Gasset, 70, says he will retire at the end of the season

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Marseille coach Jean-Louis Gasset says he will retire at the end of the season. The 70-year-old Frenchman replaced Gennaro Gattuso in February in the middle of a mediocre season for Marseille. He guided the team into the semifinals of the Europa Conference League but was unable to improve the club's poor record on the road this season. Eighth-place Marseille plays its final league game on Sunday at Le Havre.  Although little known abroad, Gasset has huge experience in France after spells with various clubs including Montpellier, Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux.

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Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

British auction house Bonhams says the famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona has sold for $965,000. An agreement in principle to sign the-then 13-year-old Messi was written on the napkin almost 25 years ago at a Barcelona tennis club. A more formal and detailed contract with the club followed soon after. The online auction was on behalf of Horacio Gaggioli, an agent from Messi's home country of Argentina who was part of the deal. The contract language was intended to reassure the teenager's father Jorge Messi that the deal would go through.

Former Turkey coach Fatih Terim leaves Greek club Panathinaikos after three-game losing streak

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Turkey coach Fatih Terim has left Greek club Panathinaikos with one game still to go this season. Former assistant manager Christos Kontis has been put in charge in a caretaker role. The 70-year-old Terim said he was ending his five-month stint with the club after a meeting with the owners. Under Terim, Panathinaikos remained in contention for the title before slipping to fourth place after three successive defeats. It lost 4-1 to PAOK in Thessaloniki Wednesday.

Germany defender Benjamin Henrichs signs contract extension at Leipzig through 2028

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 6:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defender Benjamin Henrichs has signed a contract extension through 2028 with Leipzig. It comes one day after he was named in Germany's preliminary squad for the European Championship next month. Henrichs' contract at Leipzig was due to run out in 2025 and he has now agreed a three-year extension. He said he'd considered leaving for a new challenge but was persuaded to stay. Leipzig is already assured of finishing the Bundesliga season in fourth spot ahead of its last game at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

Coach Thomas Tuchel says he's still leaving after talks on extending Bayern Munich stay fell through

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 5:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thomas Tuchel says he is still leaving Bayern Munich after talks on extending his stay at the club fell through. Bayern said in February that Tuchel would leave at the end of the season but the coach says he held talks with the club on a "180-degree turn" that would have seen him stay after all. Bayern is without a trophy this season for the first time since 2012 after losing the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen. Tuchel's team was praised for reaching the Champions League semifinals before a narrow loss to Real Madrid.

Robin van Persie hired as coach of Dutch club Heerenveen

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 4:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has landed his first head coaching job. He has been hired by Dutch top-flight club Heerenveen. The 40-year-old Van Persie is the Netherlands men's team all-time top scorer. He will take over this summer on a two-year contract. Van Persie ended his playing career in 2019 with Feyenoord. He took on several coaching roles at Feyenoord, the most recent of which was leading a youth team. Heerenveen plans to hold a press conference with Van Persie on Tuesday.

Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Rangers are in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three seasons after a big performance from Chris Kreider. The 33-year-old forward who has spent his entire 12-year career with the Rangers had a third-period hat trick for the Rangers to rally past Carolina and close out that second-round playoff series in six games. Kreider leads the team with seven postseason goals and has 10 points. He has scored at least one point in seven of 10 playoff games. Kreider played in the Stanley Cup Final with the Rangers in 2014.

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 3:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 20 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has outlined the plan at the FIFA congress after representatives of the Palestinian and Israel football federations had a chance to speak in front of the 211 member associations. Infantino said a vote wouldn't be held in the congress because it was a matter for the FIFA council. He says "FIFA will mandate independent legal expertise to analyze the three requests" from the Palestinian FA "and ensure the statutes of FIFA are applied in the right way."

On-loan Germany defender Thilo Kehrer staying at Monaco after signing permanent four-year deal

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 3:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

On-loan Germany defender Thilo Kehrer will remain at Monaco on a permanent deal after signing a four-year contract with the French league side. The 27-year-old center back arrived in January on loan from West Ham. Monaco says it activated the purchase option for the player and he has signed a deal expected to keep him at the club through June 2028. Monaco has sealed a runner-up finish behind French league champion Paris Saint-Germain and will play in the Champions League next season. Kehrer won the Europa Conference League with West Ham last season.

Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara to leave Liverpool when contracts expire at end of season

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 2:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara will leave Liverpool when their contracts expire at the end of the season. Liverpool has announced their imminent departures two days before the team's final Premier League game. The 32-year-old Matip is a ball-playing center back who arrived at Anfield on a free transfer from Schalke in the offseason of 2016 as one of Klopp's first signings. Thiago is a former Spain midfielder who has spent four years with Liverpool but injuries have limited him to 98 appearances.

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup, a first for South America

Lerpong Amsa-ngiam, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 1:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brazil will host the 2027 Women's World Cup after a vote of FIFA's full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The FIFA Congress on Friday selected from a reduced field of two candidates to host the 2027 tournament after a joint bid by the United States and Mexico was pulled late last month and South Africa withdrew its candidacy in November. It was the first time that all 211 of FIFA's members associations had the opportunity to weigh in on the host of the women's tournament. Previously, it was decided by the FIFA Council. Brazil will be the first South American country to host the event.

Team captain and two other players arrested over alleged soccer match-fixing in Australia

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 1:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australian professional soccer has been rocked by accusations that the captain of A-League club Macarthur FC paid two younger teammates up to 10,000 Australian dollars ($6,600) to deliberately receive yellow cards in a scheme set up by a South American gambling connection. Macarthur team leader Ulises Davila and fellow players Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis were arrested by police Friday over their alleged involvement in the match-fixing scheme. Authorities still want to interview a fourth player allegedly involved in the scheme and have threatened to extradite him if he does not return to Australia to face questioning.