Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were among the players paying tribute to Howard Fendrich a day after the longtime AP Tennis Writer died. Nadal wrote on X that “Tennis loses one of its great journalists." Gauff opened her news conference as the defending champion at the French Open with a statement about Fendrich. She says “he was someone I always enjoyed having conversations with. One of my favorite faces to see in the room." Fendrich died Thursday after being diagnosed with cancer in February. He was 55. Fendrich had been AP’s tennis writer since 2002. Fendrich was based in Washington and the city’s football, baseball and hockey teams also extended their condolences.

Three-time U.S. Olympian Meghan Duggan is leaving her player developmental job with the NHL New Jersey Devils to become general manager of the PWHL’s expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario.

ZURICH (AP) — Defending champion United States bounced back from a loss to Switzerland with a 5-1 victory over tournament newcomer Britain at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.

The Eurovision Song Contest's final is underway with tight security and rainy weather failing to dampen fans' enthusiasm. Acts from 25 countries are competing in Vienna for the continent's pop crown. Saturday's event, marking its 70th anniversary, has been likened to the World Cup with songs instead of soccer. Political tensions continue as calls for Israel's exclusion persist, with five countries boycotting in protest. Finland is the favorite with a fiery duet, but surprises are common once the viewing public gets its say in voting. Moldova and Greece are also fan favorites. Despite political controversies over the years, Eurovision remains a global spectacle.

The Eurovision Song Contest final has arrived with tight security and rainy weather failing to dampen fans' enthusiasm. Acts from 25 countries are competing in Vienna for the continent's pop crown. The event, marking its 70th anniversary, has been likened to the World Cup with songs instead of soccer. Political tensions continue as calls for Israel's exclusion persist, with five countries boycotting in protest. Finland is the favorite with a fiery duet, but surprises are common once the viewing public gets its say in voting. Moldova and Greece are also fan favorites. Despite political controversies over the years, Eurovision remains a global spectacle.

NEW YORK (AP) — The promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t matched expectations, at least not yet, for U.S. hotels.

Basketball got the beer money. Many smaller sports around the NCAA are still looking for a lifeline.

It's easy to read something into this: Lindsey Vonn was among the 48 athletes nominated Wednesday to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the upcoming season.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs' lack of postseason experience was not much of a factor in their first playoff series since 2019.

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