NC State promotes Chris Hart to replace retiring baseball coach Elliott Avent

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – N.C. State has promoted Chris Hart to replace baseball coach Elliott Avent, who is retiring at the end of the season.

Alberto Bettiol wins Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia

VERBANIA, Italy (AP) – Alberto Bettiol won Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia in Verbania on Friday, while Afonso Eulálio retained the overall lead of the race.

Philadelphia readies a July 4 World Cup knockout amid Liberty Bell lore

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Get set for a dose of American history when the World Cup hits Philadelphia this summer.

A look at Pep Guardiola's trophy haul in his decade at Man City

MANCHESTER, England (AP) – The 17 major trophies won by Pep Guardiola in his 10 years at Manchester City:

Josh Hart was frustrated by a postseason shooting slump

NEW YORK (AP) – Josh Hart is the closest thing to a comedian on a New York Knicks team that’s been all business in these NBA playoffs.

Slot doesn't commit to Salah facing Brentford for star's Anfield farewell

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Mohamed Salah will say goodbye to Liverpool on Sunday. In what manner remains unclear.

Arbeloa confirms that he is leaving Real Madrid amid talk of Mourinho's return

MADRID (AP) – Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed what many soccer fans in Spain had taken for granted for weeks – he won’t be Real Madrid’s coach beyond the final game of the season on Saturday.

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final

DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Avalanche will be without standout defenseman Cale Makar for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final on Friday night because of an upper-body injury.

IndyCar agrees multiyear extension with NTT to remain title sponsor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – IndyCar officials have agreed to a multiyear contract extension that will keep NTT as the series’ title sponsor.