Italy to host a Wimbledon tuneup on grass starting in 2028

ROME (AP) – The ATP Finals. The Davis Cup Finals. And now a Wimbledon tuneup on grass courts that could be played on the soccer pitch inside Milan’s San Siro stadium.

Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach, dies at 74

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Former Arizona Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant Dave McGinnis, long known simply as “Coach Mac,” died Monday. He was 74.

Another spring injury setback for All-Star Joel Embiid

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Joel Embiid medical malady update itself is no longer surprising. There will be one – there always is one, especially around the playoffs – and it’s just a matter of guessing the body part involved.

After a 23-year gap, Prince Harry is set to attend another rugby match in Sydney

SYDNEY (AP) – Prince Harry was at Sydney’s Olympic stadium 23 years ago when England won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, celebrating later with the players after England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson kicked a drop goal in the last minute of extra time to defeat Australia.

Steve Shaw, national coordinator of college football officials, will retire

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The top supervisor of college football officials and lead expert in rules interpretation and implementation will retire Sept. 1, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

Rory McIlroy is a repeat Masters champion. The next step might be the toughest of all

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – The passing comment Fred Couples said to his caddie on the 12th hole of the opening round at the Masters was worth another listen when Rory McIlroy slipped both arms into the green jacket for the second year in a row.

Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola leaving at the end of season

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) – Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is leaving the Premier League club at the end of the season after failing to agree on a new contract.

Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director

NEW YORK (AP) – Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.

Georgia Tech adds 19 players through the transfer portal, including QB Mendoza

ATLANTA (AP) – Brent Key has Georgia Tech on an upward trajectory following the program’s first nine-win season since 2016.