NBA draft resumes with trades, early selections of All-Americans Broome and Kalkbrenner

Johni Broome is like most basketball players, dreaming of being drafted as a kid and then working hard enough to make it possible.

Mets P Griffin Canning injures left ankle. Manager Carlos Mendoza says 'it looks like an Achilles'

The New York Mets' depleted pitching rotation took another hit Thursday night when right-hander Griffin Canning likely suffered an Achilles injury during a non-contact play in the third inning of a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat

Fans and players weren't the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup.

Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter shoot Rocket Classic-record 62s to share 1st-round lead

Aldrich Potgieter took a peek at the leaderboard before lining up his last putt on a crest of the ninth green, knowing he had to make the 12-footer for birdie to break a tie with Kevin Roy.

NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports

The NCAA is considering a proposal that would allow athletes and staff members to bet on professional sports and shift enforcement efforts to college sports betting and "behaviors that directly impact game integrity."

Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line

The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL franchise's potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility.

Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge were the first players picked for the July 15 All-Star Game at Atlanta's Truist Park, elected as starters by fans on Thursday.

Dodgers left-hander Kershaw strikes out 5, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw inched closer to 3,000 career strikeouts on Thursday, fanning five in six innings in a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing a child and gets a suspended sentence

Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child. A Dominican Republic court handed him a two-year suspended sentence Thursday. Franco was accused of having a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and transferring money to her mother for consent. He was found not guilty of sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor and human trafficking. Prosecutors sought a five-year prison term for Franco and a 10-year sentence for the girl's mother, who was also found guilty and will serve her full term. Major League Baseball said it would conclude its own investigation later. Franco's baseball career remains on hold amid ongoing legal issues.

Super Bowl halftime performer charged for running on field with 'Sudan and Free Gaza' flag

A Super Bowl halftime show performer was charged Thursday with two misdemeanors, about 4 1/2 months after he ran across the field at the Superdome waving a flag that included the words "Sudan and Free Gaza," Louisiana State Police said.

Super Bowl halftime performer arrested after police say he held flag stating 'Sudan and Free Gaza.'

A performer at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance in February has been arrested after holding up a Sudanese flag with the message "Sudan and Free Gaza," Louisiana State Police announced Thursday.

NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 weeks of the season for violating personal conduct policy

The NFL suspended former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks of the season on Thursday for violating its personal conduct policy.

Messi and Inter Miami stars prepare to face former coach Luis Enrique and PSG in Club World Cup

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and their Inter Miami teammates took the field at their practice facility Thursday for another training session.

NHL and NHLPA close to agreeing on 4-year CBA extension including an 84-game season, AP sources say

The NHL and NHL Players' Association are on the verge of extending the collective bargaining agreement more than a year before it expires and expanding the regular season to 84 games.

Team USA's Bobby Witt Jr. ready for bigger role in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is going to again play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, and next year certainly will have a bigger role than last time.

Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources say

College sports leaders seeking antitrust and other protections from Congress have a potential bargaining chip: School assurances that they will provide funding for their increasingly imperiled Olympic programs, by far the biggest pipeline of talent for Team USA.

Rockies promote owner's son to leadership role amid one of worst MLB starts

The Colorado Rockies have promoted the oldest son of team owner Dick Monfort amid one of the worst starts in baseball history.

Cincinnati Bengals and county reach tentative $470M deal to renovate Paycor Stadium and extend lease

The Cincinnati Bengals and local officials have reached a tentative deal to make $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium and keep the team there through at least 2036.

Buccaneers extend coach Todd Bowles, GM Jason Licht

The Buccaneers signed general manager Jason Licht and coach Todd Bowles to multi-year contract extensions on Thursday.

IOC's Coventry pauses 2036 Olympics hosting contest in 1st big decision of her presidency

India's push toward winning the 2036 Olympics hosting contest seemed to stall a little on Thursday in the first big decision of Kirsty Coventry's IOC presidency.

Ronaldo declares 'Al Nassr forever' after signing a two-year deal to stay in Saudi Arabia

With the words "Al Nassr forever" Cristiano Ronaldo ended uncertainty about his future and signed a two-year contract extension with the Saudi Arabian club on Thursday.

Fever's Caitlin Clark ruled out of Thursday night matchup vs Sparks with groin injury

The Indiana Fever will be without star Caitlin Clark against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night, the team announced.

T.J. Puchyr agrees to buy Rick Ware Racing with plans to build a 3-car NASCAR team

One of the founders of Spire Motorsports has entered an agreement to purchase the NASCAR team owned by Rick Ware and is jumping back into the stock car series because he believes the current charters are grossly undervalued.

Mbappé files harassment complaint against PSG and judicial officials are investigating

Kylian Mbappé has accused Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed on Thursday.

Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon falls short in her attempt to break 4-minute mile

Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon failed in her bid Thursday to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes.

Fleming, Raynaud, Penda headline the list of best available players entering Round 2 of NBA draft

Freshmen dominated the first round of the NBA draft. That squeezed out some veteran college big men.

Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports

Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento's life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 7, plays baseball and basketball.

In Greenland, the 24-hour summer sun means it's soccer season

to watch or play soccer, the island's favorite sport.