Author: Associated Press

Wrexham’s journey is about to reach its biggest milestone. After Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney led the club from non-league to the second tier of English football, the Premier League now looms on the horizon. However, making the jump from the Championship to the top flight will present a whole new level of challenge. “I think everybody knows the jump is huge,” Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said. “A lot of tough decisions will be made this summer in terms of who we bring in and how we add to this fantastic squad we’ve got. But let’s see if…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has apologized for his furious outburst at the referee following his team’s Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. The Germany international lost his cool deep into extra time after teammate Kylian Mbappe was pulled back for a foul just as he looked poised to score. Rudiger had to be restrained by teammates and staff after hurling a small bag of ice onto the field and shouting angrily at the referee during the 3-2 defeat, which ended in the early hours of Sunday. “There’s definitely no excuse for my behavior last night,” Rudiger wrote Sunday…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has apologized for his furious outburst at the referee following his team’s Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. The Germany international lost his cool deep into extra time after teammate Kylian Mbappe was pulled back for a foul just as he looked poised to score. Rudiger had to be restrained by teammates and staff after hurling a small bag of ice onto the field and shouting angrily at the referee during the 3-2 defeat, which ended in the early hours of Sunday. “There’s definitely no excuse for my behavior last night,” Rudiger wrote Sunday…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has apologized for his furious outburst at the referee following his team’s Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. The Germany international lost his cool deep into extra time after teammate Kylian Mbappe was pulled back for a foul just as he looked poised to score. Rudiger had to be restrained by teammates and staff after hurling a small bag of ice onto the field and shouting angrily at the referee during the 3-2 defeat, which ended in the early hours of Sunday. “There’s definitely no excuse for my behavior last night,” Rudiger wrote Sunday…

Home hero Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Madrid Open on Thursday, citing lingering muscle injuries and a desire to avoid jeopardizing his French Open campaign. The world No. 3 attributed the setbacks to tennis’ “really tight” schedule, calling it part of the sport’s “demanding” nature. Alcaraz, who battled a nagging upper leg issue in last Sunday’s Barcelona Open final, revealed he’s also dealing with a left leg injury. He was scheduled to make his Caja Mágica debut on Saturday. Alcaraz is a two-time champion in Madrid, having won in 2022 and 2023. He was the No. 2 seed this…

Home hero Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Madrid Open on Thursday, citing lingering muscle injuries and a desire to avoid jeopardizing his French Open campaign. The world No. 3 attributed the setbacks to tennis’ “really tight” schedule, calling it part of the sport’s “demanding” nature. Alcaraz, who battled a nagging upper leg issue in last Sunday’s Barcelona Open final, revealed he’s also dealing with a left leg injury. He was scheduled to make his Caja Mágica debut on Saturday. Alcaraz is a two-time champion in Madrid, having won in 2022 and 2023. He was the No. 2 seed this…

Home hero Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Madrid Open on Thursday, citing lingering muscle injuries and a desire to avoid jeopardizing his French Open campaign. The world No. 3 attributed the setbacks to tennis’ “really tight” schedule, calling it part of the sport’s “demanding” nature. Alcaraz, who battled a nagging upper leg issue in last Sunday’s Barcelona Open final, revealed he’s also dealing with a left leg injury. He was scheduled to make his Caja Mágica debut on Saturday. Alcaraz is a two-time champion in Madrid, having won in 2022 and 2023. He was the No. 2 seed this…

A cardiologist testified Thursday that Diego Maradona was classified as a “high-risk patient” and revealed that the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death had advised that the former national team captain should recover in a rehabilitation facility rather than at home. “He was a high-risk patient who was experiencing withdrawal symptoms and required significant care,” Sebastian Nani, head of cardiology at the Olivos Clinic, testified to the court trying seven healthcare professionals for the alleged negligent homicide of the former player. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986, died on Nov. 25, 2020,…

A cardiologist testified Thursday that Diego Maradona was classified as a “high-risk patient” and revealed that the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death had advised that the former national team captain should recover in a rehabilitation facility rather than at home. “He was a high-risk patient who was experiencing withdrawal symptoms and required significant care,” Sebastian Nani, head of cardiology at the Olivos Clinic, testified to the court trying seven healthcare professionals for the alleged negligent homicide of the former player. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986, died on Nov. 25, 2020,…

A cardiologist testified Thursday that Diego Maradona was classified as a “high-risk patient” and revealed that the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death had advised that the former national team captain should recover in a rehabilitation facility rather than at home. “He was a high-risk patient who was experiencing withdrawal symptoms and required significant care,” Sebastian Nani, head of cardiology at the Olivos Clinic, testified to the court trying seven healthcare professionals for the alleged negligent homicide of the former player. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986, died on Nov. 25, 2020,…