Sports

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

Yesterday’s sports heroes seemed a lot more human

One of the more revealing stories that circulated after Muhammad Ali’s death was a tale of him hanging out in a kitchen in some posh… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2016
  • By SHAWN WINDSOR
In this March 8 photo, Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad poses for photos at the 2016 Olympic Team USA media summit in Beverly Hills, California. Muhammad will make history at the Rio Games by becoming the first American athlete to wear a hijab - a Muslim head scarf - while competing in the Olympics.

Fencing finds its star

In Ibtihaj Muhammad, fencing might have finally found an athlete whose story transcends the sport.Muhammad will make history at the Rio Games by becoming the… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2016
  • By LUKE MEREDITH
In this March 8 photo, Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad poses for photos at the 2016 Olympic Team USA media summit in Beverly Hills, California. Muhammad will make history at the Rio Games by becoming the first American athlete to wear a hijab - a Muslim head scarf - while competing in the Olympics.
This April 16, 2008 photo shows Antoaneta Boneva of Bulgaria preparing to take aim during practice for the 25 MM pistol competition at the Good Luck Beijing ISSF World Cup in Beijing, China.

Shooting to end with duel for the gold

Shooting will have a different look at the Rio Olympics this summer.The International Shooting Sport Federation altered the finals format for Olympic events, starting all… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2016
  • By JOHN MARSHALL
This April 16, 2008 photo shows Antoaneta Boneva of Bulgaria preparing to take aim during practice for the 25 MM pistol competition at the Good Luck Beijing ISSF World Cup in Beijing, China.
In this March 8 photo,Rugby player Alev Kelter poses for photos at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit in Beverly Hills, California.

Rugby looks like the path to Olympics for multi-sport Kelter

They share locker rooms, they sing together, sometimes even ride to the games on the same bus.It didn’t take long for Alev Kelter to recognize… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
In this March 8 photo,Rugby player Alev Kelter poses for photos at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit in Beverly Hills, California.

Sports on TV for Monday, June 20

AUTO RACING9 a.m., NBCSN — IndyCar, Kohler Grand Prix, at Elkhart Lake, Wis.11 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Toyota/Save Mart 350, at Sonoma,… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2016

Miller makes it clear he’ll sit out 2016 if no deal is completed

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos’ summer break began with an ominous message from superstar Von Miller. The Super Bowl MVP suggested he’ll sit out… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2016
  • By ARNIE STAPLETON

Russian track and field athletes banned from Rio

VIENNA — Russia’s track and field athletes will be banned from competing for their country at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after a landmark decision… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2016

Kerr, Curry each fined $25,000

CLEVELAND — Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry let their frustrations with Game 6 of the NBA Finals be known, and it came at a price.Each… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS