AP – Sports
June 1, 2026
Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say
The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move have told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been finalized. The Browns will acquire pass rusher and linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round selection and other draft picks. Garrett has not been seen at the team facility during offseason workouts. Coach Todd Monken said two weeks ago he had not had a face-to-face meeting with Garrett since being hired in late January.
Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades
PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The WTA Tour has announced that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament. The Queen’s Club tournament starts June 8. Williams has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams said at the time she didn’t want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis. The WTA says Williams will play “with a partner to be announced in due course.”
Big market, small market, same NBA Finals stage: How the Knicks and Spurs got here so differently
NEW YORK (AP) — Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way. You need a star, like a Jalen Brunson or a Victor Wembanyama. They need some help. They need the right coach. But this finals matchup, which starts Wednesday in San Antonio, also shows that there’s no one way to get all those things done. Knicks vs. Spurs isn’t just a clash for the NBA title, it’s a clash in styles as well.
Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka’s fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to reach the French Open quarterfinals and move one step closer to finally winning the clay-court Grand Slam after getting beaten by Coco Gauff in last year’s final. It was the first women’s night match at Roland Garros in three years and Osaka entered the court wearing a golden bomber jacket over her gold sequin playing dress trailing a tiered train with puffs of tulle. Sabakenka wore more standard tennis attire: A slightly sheer black flared tennis dress with a red underlayer plus diamond necklaces. Sabalenka improved to 3-1 in her career against Osaka who was playing in the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time.
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — State leaders across the U.S. are extending bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup. They argue this will help local businesses and improve fan experiences. Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington have approved measures for longer alcohol sales hours. New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are considering similar proposals. In Pennsylvania, bars can stay open until 4 a.m. during the World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Safety remains a concern, with businesses focusing on responsible service. Some argue the extended hours won’t necessarily lead to more drunken behavior, emphasizing family-friendly environments.
Fever open Commissioner’s Cup defense as Caitlin Clark tries to end a 2-game shooting slump
Caitlin Clark hopes to get out of a mini shooting slump and help the Indiana Fever to another WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship. The in-season tournament begins this week with the Fever trying to become the first team to repeat as champions. They’ll need more from their superstar guard to have a chance. Indiana has dropped two straight games with Clark struggling from the field. She was a combined 4-for-19 from the field — the worst two-game stretch in her young career. Clark played just 22 minutes in a loss to Portland on Saturday as she got into foul trouble. She finished the game with just a season-low six points.
Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and Patriots coach, dies at the age of 93
NEW YORK (AP) — Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who became the favorite target for Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas and later coached the New England Patriots, has died. Berry was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Monday that he died May 25. Berry was a 20th-round draft pick who through hard work and careful study became one of the league’s greatest players. Berry played 13 seasons and caught a then-record 631 passes for 68 touchdowns. He played in six Pro Bowls. He was the Patriots coach from 1984-89. They were AFC champions in 1985 before losing to the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl.
Athletics pitchers struggle in their temporary hitter-friendly home ballpark
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone had just finished a successful road series but still felt a bit exasperated after New York took two of three games against the Athletics in the minor league stadium that torments pitchers and fielders alike. Less than halfway through their second season at their temporary home at Sutter Health Park in the Sacramento area, the A’s are still trying to deal with the challenges of a ballpark that inflates offensive numbers.
Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
Offensive mastermind Mike Leach is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class. The National Football Foundation released the ballot for the class that will be announced in January. It includes 80 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 99 players and 39 coaches from lower levels. Leach died in 2022 at age 61. He became eligible for induction under adjusted criteria for coaches to be considered. The NFF announced last year the minimum career winning percentage required would go from .600 to .595 beginning in 2027.
Battling vertigo, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman says ‘I’m as close to 100% as I’m going to get’
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Bowman has been dealing with vertigo, which forced him out of NASCAR races, including the O’Reilly series at Nashville. He missed several races after vertigo hit him hard in March, causing dizziness and nausea while driving. Bowman forgot about his scheduled race at Nashville, leading to confusion. He has been driving for Hendrick Motorsports since 2018 and has faced other injuries, including a concussion and a broken back. Bowman underwent a minor operation and physical therapy to control his vertigo. Now, he feels almost back to normal and is focused on racing as NASCAR heads to Michigan.
