Former Packer Ahman Green reveals early onset Parkinson’s diagnosis

English soccer strengthens sanctions on discrimination

LONDON — Discriminatory behaviour in English soccer could be punished with at least 10-game suspensions. The Football Association confirmed plans on Thursday to strengthen sanctions on incidents involving race, religion…

Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave, under school investigation

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Bill Belichick opened his second pre-season camp Thursday saying the program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and…

Which Skubal suitors have the most to offer Tigers in potential trade?

Only time will tell, but the Tigers did little to strengthen the case for keeping Skubal in the Motor City on Wednesday. In what could prove to be the two-time…

Chelsea signs centre back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

LONDON — Chelsea completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on Thursday for a reported fee of 52 million pounds ($70 million). The France international has agreed to a contract…

Opposition to FIFA’s World Cup private equity plan grows as Asia warns of risks

GENEVA — Global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan for selling a stake in World Cup revenue to private investors grew Thursday with Asia’s soccer leader warning members about threats to their own…

Reports: Jake Paul’s MVP to merge with PFL

Combat sports platforms MVP and PFL are merging. According to a Wall Street Journal report and confirmed by others on Thursday, the companies will form under the MVP banner. PFL,…

Around the CFL: Why well-travelled Elks QB Cody Fajardo is thriving in Edmonton

Steve Calhoun is probably best known for being the longtime personal quarterback coach of Green Bay Packers star Jordan Love, who will be paid about $55 million this season. But…

Eric Lauer stifles Mariners in Dodgers’ victory

The only hit allowed by Lauer (6-5) was a single to Cole Young in the third. The left-hander struck out four and walked one. He retired the leadoff hitter in…

White Sox walk-off Yankees in 12th on Quero’s RBI single

The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central. Jordan Hicks (1-1) left the bases loaded in the top of the 12th to set the…

Son Heung-min scores two, MLS All-Stars beat LIGA MX All-Stars

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Son Heung-min scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX…

Gray, Reese lead Dream to comeback win over Wings with late surge

ARLINGTON, Texas — Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on…