Seahawks and linebacker Derick Hall agree to a 3-year, $42 million contract extension

SEATTLE (AP) – The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and linebacker Derick Hall have agreed to a three-year contract extension, according to his agents Chad Berger and Ezra J. Thompson.

Jakub Mensik goes from cramps and wheelchair to a spot in French Open semifinals

PARIS (AP) – Less than a week ago, Jakub Mensik was pushed away from the court in a wheelchair after collapsing to the clay with cramps.

US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – The U.S. government has given a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who lives in the Caribbean country, to travel and participate in the World Cup, an official said Tuesday.

Bettors split as Knicks open NBA Finals versus Spurs as slight underdogs

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The New York Knicks, outside of the five boroughs and surrounding suburbs, weren’t considered legitimate favorites to win the NBA Finals for most of the season and even into the playoffs.

A.J. Brown in 'awe' to join childhood favorite Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – A.J. Brown got his wish for a fresh start when he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots.

Same stadium, new name: Why World Cup venues are getting rebranded for the tournament

The stadiums that will host World Cup matches are removing all traces of their usual corporate sponsors in anticipation of the tournament that starts next week.

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis

PARIS (AP) – Marta Kostyuk, the best player on clay this season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the war with Russia, will play her first major semifinal at the French Open against a Russian.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge out of lineup with bone bruise in right rib

NEW YORK (AP) – New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against Cleveland because of a bone bruise in his upper right rib that he feels in his right shoulder, and he might miss a few days.