NEW YORK (AP) – The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 84.

TOULOUSE, France (AP) – Tour de France favorite Tadej Pogačar crashed near the finish while Norwegian rider Jonas Abrahamsen won the 11th stage on Wednesday.

ZURICH (AP) – Sweden is happy to be “flying under the radar” at the Women’s European Championship, but if it ousts defending champion England that might not be the case anymore.

OSLO, Norway (AP) – Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49.

LONDON (AP) – Daniel Dubois gets a second shot at Oleksandr Usyk and this time the stakes are higher as the winner will become the undisputed world heavyweight champion.

CHICAGO (AP) – Angel Reese didn’t play Wednesday in the Chicago Sky’s final game before the All-Star break because of a leg injury.

PHOENIX (AP) – Three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a buyout on the two years remaining on his contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

ATLANTA (AP) – Four years without a national championship feels like a severe drought for veteran Alabama players.