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The Comerica Park infield is covered prior to the baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians was postponed because of rain, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Peacock to stream Royals-Tigers game without announcers

Peacock will stream the July 3 game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers without announcers in the booth. Instead, reporters will take fans around Detroit's Comerica Park and view the … more

By JOE REEDY | 6/26/22

Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts to the crowd after putting on the 15th green during the final round of the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational at the Centurion Club in St Albans, England, Saturday, June 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

LIV Golf heads to Oregon, where local officials aren't happy

Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is getting a chilly reception in Oregon, its first stop in the United States. This coming week, the controversial tour will descend on Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 6/26/22

Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, greets Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a practice session on on Center Court ahead of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, Thursday, June 23, 2022. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)

Could this be the year for a new Wimbledon men's champion?

It’s been two decades since the Wimbledon men’s singles championship was won by someone outside the quartet of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. Could this be the year … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 6/26/22

Serena Williams of the US during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (John Walton/PA via AP)

WIMBLEDON 2022: No Russians, no rankings, but Serena’s back

There are a lot of key story lines as Wimbledon gets set to return. There is the comeback of Serena Williams after a year away from singles action. There is the ban on players from Russia and Belarus … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 6/26/22

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, left, receives attention after being hit by a pitch while interim manager Rob Thomson, background left, and Nick Castellanos, background right, look on during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over Padres

Bryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. The reigning … more

By RICHARD J. MARCUS | 6/26/22

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after being hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres' Blake Snell during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Phillies' Harper has broken thumb after being hit by pitch

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has a broken left thumb after being hit by a 97-mph fastball from Blake Snell in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres. The team announced the … more

By RICHARD J. MARCUS | 6/26/22

Mississippi starting pitcher Jack Dougherty throws against Oklahoma in the third inning during the first championship baseball game of the NCAA College World Series Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Pitching, power lift Ole Miss over OU in CWS finals opener

Mississippi is one win away from its first national championship in baseball after beating Oklahoma 10-3 in Game 1 of the College World Series finals. Jack Dougherty carried a perfect game into the … more

By ERIC OLSON | 6/25/22

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe,left, and defender Emily Sonnett line up with teammates for a team photo before an international friendly soccer match against Colombia on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Smith scores twice, US women beat Colombia 3-0 in Colorado

Sophia Smith scored twice in the second half and the U.S. women’s national team beat Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night to extend its home unbeaten streak to 68 games. Taylor Kornieck, making her … more

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Padraig Harrington putts on the eighth hole Saturday, June 25, 2022, during the third round of the U.S. Senior Open golf championship at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa. (Joseph Scheller/The Morning Call via AP)

Padraig Harrington powers to 5-shot lead in US Senior Open

Padraig Harrington is overpowering the U.S. Senior Open. Harrington twice reached the par 5s that set up a birdie and an eagle. Even with two bogeys over his last four holes, he still had a 66. That … more

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Sydney McLaughlin crosses the finish line to set a new world record in the women's 400 meter hurdles at the U.S. outdoor track and field championships, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP)

Sydney McLaughlin does it again, breaks own world record

Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles as the U.S. outdoor track and field championships on Saturday. McLaughlin flashed a broad smile when her time … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 6/25/22

In Gee Chun, of South Korea, left, looks for her ball in the rough on the 16th hole during the third round in the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Chun shoots 75, lead down to 3 at Women's PGA Championship

In Gee Chun shot a 3-over 75 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Women’s PGA Championship. On a day when Congressional Country Club gave the leaders plenty of … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 6/25/22

FILE - Wales' Gareth Bale takes a shot during the World Cup 2022 playoff soccer match between Wales and Austria at Cardiff City stadium, in Cardiff, Britain, on March 24, 2022. Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke Saturday, June 25, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the details of the 12-month deal are still being finalized. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

AP source: Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated Press. The person … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 6/25/22

Summer McIntosh from Canada competes during her women's 400m individual medley heat at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Italy pips US men to relay gold in swimming worlds finale

Canadian 15-year-old Summer McIntosh has won another gold medal and Italy pipped the United States to the men’s 4x100 medley relay title on the final night of racing at the world swimming … more

By CIARÁN FAHEY | 6/25/22

Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier (53) throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win

Cristian Javier, Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly combined on the first no-hitter against the New York Yankees in 19 years, shutting down the best team in baseball and pitching the Houston Astros to a … more

By RONALD BLUM | 6/25/22

Justin Ress of the United States listens to his national anthem after winning the men's 50m backstroke final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

US swimmer Ress endures elation, shock, relief at worlds

United States swimmer Justin Ress has gone through all the emotions after winning his first individual gold medal on the last day of racing at the world swimming championships in Budapest. Almost as … more

By CIARÁN FAHEY | 6/25/22

People walk through the track garage area during a rain shower before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Hamlin to lead field to green at hot Nashville Superspeedway

Denny Hamlin was awarded the pole at Nashville Superspeedway when a surprise rain shower washed out the second round of qualifying. The session was halted right before the fastest 10 drivers were set … more

By JENNA FRYER | 6/25/22

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat celebrates aftger scoring the go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Palat is money for Lightning, could cash in as free agent

If this is Ondrej Palat's final playoff run with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he's certainly making it count. The pending free agent scored his third game-winning goal this playoffs to keep the … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 6/25/22

Javier no-hitting Yanks thru 7 innings, Astros lead 2-0

Houston’s Cristian Javier held the New York Yankees hitless through seven innings Saturday before handing a 2-0 lead over to the Astros bullpen. Javier struck out a career-high 13 and walked one, … more

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Novak Djokovic during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (John Walton/PA via AP)

What to know ahead of Wimbledon: Djokovic won't get vaccine

Novak Djokovic says ahead of Wimbledon's start that he will not get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to be able to play at the U.S. Open later this year. He knows that Wimbledon might very well be his … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 6/25/22

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) moves the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Road test at Lightning stands between Avalanche, Stanley Cup

The Colorado Avalanche face their biggest task yet in the Stanley Cup Final looking to close out the back-to-back defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on the road. The Avalanche blew … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 6/25/22