As NASCAR Cup schedule shifts to ovals, Shane van Gisbergen wants to keep improving

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) – NASCAR might sometimes seem like an endless series of left turns, but Shane van Gisbergen can attest that oval racing is filled with variables.

Man City hires Maresca to replace Guardiola as manager

Manchester City hired Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola on Monday after reaching a settlement with Chelsea over compensation for the Italian coach following his messy departure from the London club in January.

Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders says he feels like his old – and younger – self again a year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder.

Antoine Dupont will miss opening rounds of the inaugural Nations Championship

PARIS (AP) – France star Antoine Dupont will miss the opening rounds of the inaugural Nations Championship and has been replaced by Paul Graou, the French rugby federation said Monday.

Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through 2030 season

Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer league after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea.

Rebuilding Canucks acquire veteran forward Gallagher in trade with Canadiens

The Vancouver Canucks added veteran depth by acquiring Brendan Gallagher in a trade with Montreal on Monday, with NHL teams busy revamping their rosters two days before the free-agency period opens.

Czech Republic coach Koubek resigns after early World Cup exit

PRAGUE (AP) – Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek resigned on Monday after the team’s early exit from the World Cup.

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson reveals he has ALS

Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, revealed in a television interview aired Monday that he has ALS.