Capela is backbone of Hawks — and quite a trash talker, too
ATLANTA — If Trae Young is the unquestioned star of the Atlanta Hawks, then Clint Capela is the backbone.
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Brazil players debate whether or not to play Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s star players have debated whether or not they should play in the Copa America on home soil but don’t plan...
AP Sportlight
June 5
1884 — James McLaughlin becomes the first jockey to...
Wizards hire Evans, 1st woman to run an NBA team’s analytics
WASHINGTON — Katherine Evans is joining the Washington Wizards as the first woman to head the research or analytics department of an NBA franchise.
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Phil Nevin back with Yanks after COVID-19, loss of 22 pounds
NEW YORK — Phil Nevin’s voice cracked and his face flushed. Forced from the New York Yankees third base coaching box by the coronavirus...
Crawford’s 3-run HR propels Giants past Cubs 7-2
SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Crawford homered and drove in four runs, Anthony DeSclafani pitched six solid innings and hit an RBI double, and the...
Becton not practicing at Jets OTAs because of foot injury
NEW YORK — New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton is dealing with a foot injury that has sidelined him during organized team activities,...
Messi and Argentina team pay tribute to Diego Maradona
BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi was among the Argentina players and coaches who paid tribute to Diego Maradona in a statue unveiling ceremony before...
Player arrested for alleged match-fixing at 2020 French Open
PARIS — A tennis player suspected of match-fixing last year has been arrested in Paris during the French Open, the Paris prosecutor's office said...
Spain, Portugal draw 0-0 in front of nearly 15,000 in Madrid
MADRID — Watched by almost 15,000 fans, Spain and Portugal drew 0-0 in Madrid in a warm-up match for the European Championship which attracted...