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Woods to sit out British Open and miss another major

TROON — Tiger Woods is out of the British Open, the first time he has sat out three majors in one year.The R&A announcement that… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Sources: Cowboys’ McClain suspended again, for 10 games

IRVING, Texas — Two people with knowledge of the situation says Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain has been suspended for the first 10 games next… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2016
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks with media members following the team's 30-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of next season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.The suspension announced Thursday, June 30, 2016, is not related to the NFL's domestic violence policy, but the free agent quarterback would be subject to it if he signs with another team. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

Manziel suspended four games over substance-abuse policy

DALLAS — Johnny Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of next season for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, and the free agent… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2016
  • By SCHUYLER DIXON
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks with media members following the team's 30-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of next season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.The suspension announced Thursday, June 30, 2016, is not related to the NFL's domestic violence policy, but the free agent quarterback would be subject to it if he signs with another team. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

Dodgers to place Kershaw on DL

MILWAUKEE — Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw received an epidural injection for his sore lower back and will be placed on the 15-day disabled… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2016
  • By JIM HOEHN
Jana Cepelova of Slovakia celebrates after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain in their women's singles match on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, June 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Muguruza stunned in 2nd round by qualifier

LONDON — Garbine Muguruza’s first major tournament as a reigning Grand Slam champion didn’t last long.Less than a month after winning the French Open, the… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON
Jana Cepelova of Slovakia celebrates after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain in their women's singles match on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, June 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Juneau players shake hands with Eagle River, after winning 14-0 on Sunday, June 26, at the Lorretta French Sports Complex in Chugiak.

Post 25 riding win streak, tops division

Juneau’s American Legion Baseball team topped their division after going undefeated on an Anchorage road trip last week. Post 25 racked up six wins in… Continue reading

Juneau players shake hands with Eagle River, after winning 14-0 on Sunday, June 26, at the Lorretta French Sports Complex in Chugiak.

Messi’s retirement from Argentina could hurt his legacy

Lionel Messi’s surprising decision to stop playing for Argentina could damage his legacy with the national team and fans back home.If Messi sticks to his… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2016
  • By TALES AZZONI

Phelps seeks fitting Olympic do-over

OMAHA, Neb. — For anyone else, six medals would’ve been a marvelous way to exit the Olympic stage.Not so for Michael Phelps.When he looks back… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2016
  • By PAUL NEWBERRY

Draft over, and now the Summer of Durant has arrived

MIAMI — Draft night belonged to Ben Simmons.The summer now belongs to Kevin Durant.With Simmons going No. 1 in the draft to Philadelphia and Brandon… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS

From indifference to uncertainty, Brexit talk hits Euro 2016

PARIS — Britain’s momentous decision to leave the European Union was the talk of soccer’s European Championship on Friday, with one leading Italian player even… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
  • By ROB HARRIS

LeBron out of Olympics, leaving Melo to chase history

NEW YORK — With LeBron James taking a pass, Carmelo Anthony alone will have a chance to become the most-decorated Olympian in men’s basketball history.The… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2016
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY

Mariners drop six in a row, starter exits without a pitch

DETROIT — The Seattle Mariners were at a loss from the start Thursday.Pitcher Adrian Sampson exited with discomfort in his right elbow while warming up… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2016

Rio Olympic organizers unveil village where athletes will stay

RIO DE JANEIRO — The media got a sneak peak at the “soul” of the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics with a visit Thursday to… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2016
  • By JENNY BARCHFIELD
The sun peeks through the clouds above the horizon just before midnight during the 111th Midnight Sun Baseball Game between the Alaska Goldpanners and the Peninsula Oilers Tuesday night, June 21, 2016 at Growden Memorial Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Eric Engman/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Annual Midnight Sun Baseball Game called due to darkness

ANCHORAGE — A summertime sports tradition in the land of the midnight sun was foiled early Wednesday morning by an unlikely foe: darkness.The 111th annual… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2016
  • By MARK THIESSEN
The sun peeks through the clouds above the horizon just before midnight during the 111th Midnight Sun Baseball Game between the Alaska Goldpanners and the Peninsula Oilers Tuesday night, June 21, 2016 at Growden Memorial Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Eric Engman/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

McIlroy opts out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns

Golfer Rory McIlroy became one of the most high-profile sports stars to opt out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns about the… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2016
  • By STEVE DOUGLAS

Blaszczykowski goal cements Poland’s place in last 16

MARSEILLE, France — Poland will play Switzerland in the last 16 of the European Championship with a big question hanging over its head: Has star… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2016
  • By JOHN LEICESTER

Doping summit to tackle further measures ahead of Rio Games

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — With a ban on Russia’s track and field athletes already in place, Olympic leaders are looking at further anti-doping measures ahead of… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON
In this Sunday, June 19, 2016 photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. James had three blocked shots, including this key one against Iguodala on a fast break in the final minutes. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

LeBron answers critics: No one can deny his greatness

The drought is over for Cleveland, and the debate is over as well.Best player in basketball?His name is LeBron James.This is why he went back… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS
In this Sunday, June 19, 2016 photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. James had three blocked shots, including this key one against Iguodala on a fast break in the final minutes. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Cleveland celebrates as title drought ends

CLEVELAND — More tears. Only this time, tears of joy.Cleveland’s championship drought, crossing 52 years, generations and noted by a long list of near misses,… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS

557 ‘violent supporters’ arrested at Euro 2016

PARIS — A total of 557 “violent supporters” have been arrested so far at the European Championship, France’s interior minister said Monday.Speaking after a security… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2016