Head of volleyball body targeted by Brazilian fraud probe
<p>SAO PAULO — The president of the International Volleyball Federation is being investigated in his native Brazil as part of a wider fraud probe...
Skubal snaps losing streak, Tigers beat Mariners 6-2
SEATTLE — Tarik Skubal struck out a career-high nine in his first win of the season, Harold Castro drove in three runs and the...
Swiss teen Stricker’s Geneva Open run ended by Andujar
GENEVA — Swiss teenager Dominic Stricker’s promising tournament debut ended Thursday in the Geneva Open quarterfinals with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to veteran...
Mavs trying to end 10-year run without playoff series win
DALLAS — Asked about the decade without a playoff series victory since coaching the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship, Rick Carlisle quickly mentioned...
Sharma, O’Connell get Australian wild cards for French Open
<p>MELBOURNE, Australia — Astra Sharma and Chris O’Connell have been awarded wild-card entries into the French Open, Tennis Australia said Thursday.</p>
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Spanish league ends with title finale, possible farewells
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — Two of Spain's most modest stadiums are set to offer scenes of joy and sorrow on Saturday.</p>
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Duggar slam, Crawford 6 RBIs, Giants rout Reds 19-4 & sweep
<p>CINCINNATI — Steven Duggar hit his first career grand slam in a nine-run third inning, Brandon Crawford drove in six runs and the San...
LEADING OFF: Nats player tests positive; Davis out for year
A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday:
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Gauff beats Anisimova to reach Emilia-Romagna semifinals
PARMA, Italy — Coco Gauff advanced to the semifinals of the Emilia-Romagna Open by beating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday.
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AP Sportlight
May 21
1881 — A small group of tennis club members...