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Osaka powers through to Wimbledon quarterfinals

LONDON — When power meets power, getting in the first blow can sometimes be the key. In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, that was Naomi Osaka's strategy against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the most highly awaited matchup of Wimbledon so far this year. Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in all three of their previous matches this year — including at the same stage of the French Open last month. "On the clay courts I felt like she was pushing me back a lot. I just tried to do it to her first," Osaka said. The tactics worked, and Osaka outslugged Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) ...

‘Country Roads’ connects with U.S. soccer

It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" at the end of their matches. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was born in Argentina and lives in Spain, got in on the act after Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, belting out the words to Denver's anthem as he hugged his players and staff members. "Country Roads" cowriter Bill Danoff told The Associated Press that he's honored that the U.S. team has embraced the song, and that ...

Track teen makes a scene in 800

Cooper Lutkenhaus drives around in a truck that's five years older than him. He runs around the track with a wisdom and a confidence that almost stand in contrast to his 17 years of age. One of the top 800-meter runners in the world is about to enter his senior year of high school. His ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

CLARK EARNS ALL-STAR SPOT NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark was voted to start her third straight All-Star Game and will be joined by Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, the WNBA announced Thursday. It's the second time in four years that three players from the same team were chosen to start the game, with Las Vegas doing it in 2023. Clark wasn't able to play in last year's game that the Fever hosted because she was injured right before the All-Star break. Clark and Mitchell will be joined this year in the backcourt by Dallas' Paige Bueckers and Minnesota rookie ...

Cink, Wi share Senior Open lead in Columbus

COLUMBUS — Stewart Cink got off to a great start in a bid to win his third straight senior major. Cink was the only player to make five birdies on the back nine at Scioto Country Club on Thursday, shooting a 3-under 67 for a share of the first-round lead in the U.S. Senior Open with Charlie Wi. Cink struggled on the front nine, shooting a 2-over 37, but found momentum once he made the turn. "I've been off for a little while, and I started like I've been off for a little while. I had to prove it to myself again that I could play decent golf a certain way," Cink said. "The back ...