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Interactive experiences to be big part of casinos' futures

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Gambling experts say that offering gamblers interactive experiences is going to be a big part of the future for casinos in the United States and around the world.

Cannizzaro leads Denver into lacrosse semis vs. former team

DENVER (AP) For a little extra motivation, Denver senior lacrosse player Connor Cannizzaro glances toward the ice.

Serena Williams accepts a new challenge – in Silicon Valley

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Tennis star Serena Williams has 39 Grand Slam titles, four Olympic medals, major endorsement deals and her own line of clothing and accessories. Now she is embarking on a new mission: She says wants to help tech companies diversify their workforces and solve one of the industry’s most vexing problems.

The tragedy of Everest's normal: 10 dead this season, so far

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) Almost every year, the reports filter down from the highest mountain in the world, and talk among the climbing teams at Everest Base Camp turns to the latest person to die.

Nepali climbers say outcrop near top of Everest is intact

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) Nepali climbers said Tuesday that a rocky outcrop near the top of Mount Everest known as the ”Hillary Step” is intact, disputing a British climber’s claim the feature had collapsed.

Ethiopia carries out mass doping tests

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) Ethiopia has conducted doping tests on more than 350 athletes, the vast majority of them track and field competitors.

Cross-country skier Therese Johaug has court date in June

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Cross-country skier Therese Johaug has a court date in June for a doping case that could force her to miss the 2018 Olympics.

Oregon runner Cheserek's college career ended by injury

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Record-breaking Oregon runner Edward Cheserek’s college career has ended because of a lower back strain.

American climber dies, Indian missing on Everest

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) An American climber has died near the summit of Mount Everest and an Indian climber is missing after heading down from the mountain following a successful ascent, expedition organizers said Sunday.

Peru organizes 2019 Pan Am Games in wake of deadly flooding

Construction for the 2019 Pan American Games is way behind schedule. But that’s a secondary problem.

Appearance of young bear puts kibosh on high school game

WELLS RIVER, Vt. (AP) The appearance of a bear cub – a real one, not a mascot – forced the cancellation of a pair of high school baseball and softball games in Vermont.

Iowa to pay $6.5M to settle landmark sports bias lawsuits

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) The University of Iowa will pay $6.5 million to settle discrimination lawsuits filed by former athletic administrator Jane Meyer and her partner, former women’s field hockey coach Tracey Griesbaum.

Amid cancer recurrence, Holly Rowe gets extension at ESPN

NEW YORK (AP) Between dashing for interviews with coaches and chatting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver, Holly Rowe was back in her element Thursday night. It was a welcome respite for ESPN’s veteran sideline reporter nearly two years after her initial cancer diagnosis.

Getting closer: McGregor resolves Mayweather bout with UFC

LAS VEGAS (AP) Conor McGregor has come to an agreement with UFC that has moved a proposed boxing fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. closer to reality.

IAAF to rule on dozens of Russian 'neutral' cases next week

MONACO (AP) The IAAF will rule next week on whether dozens of Russians can compete as ”neutral athletes.”

2 Moldova weightlifters fail drug tests

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Two medalists from the European weightlifting championships have been suspended after failing drug tests.

Man dies after falling at Wrigley Field

CHICAGO (AP) A man who struck his head after tumbling over a railing at Chicago’s Wrigley Field has died.

5-time water polo Olympian Tony Azevedo to retire in June

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) Five-time Olympian Tony Azevedo will play his final water polo game for the United States next month before retiring at age 35.

Afghan wounded warriors compete for spot in Invictus Games

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) Wounded warriors from Afghanistan’s National Security Forces are competing for a spot in the Invictus Games to be held in Canada in September.

NCAA lacrosse tournament a sign of more parity

Syracuse lacrosse coach John Desko only has to look at his team’s regular season – 10 of 14 games decided by one goal – to know that the NCAA Tournament promises to be a crapshoot.

Weightlifting coach accepts 12-year doping sanction

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Weightlifting coach Michael Gingras has accepted a 12-year sanction from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for prohibited doping conduct.

Road to passage for Texas 'bathroom bill' getting far harder

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The path for Texas to enact its version of a North Carolina-style bathroom bill is poised to get far tougher as the Republican-controlled state House closes in on a key midnight Thursday deadline to approve legislation.

College lacrosse team replaces warm-up music with Trump talk

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) A suburban New York college lacrosse team has replaced its warm-up music with a recording of a portion of a speech by President Donald Trump.

Wife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in crash

WOODBURY, Conn. (AP) The wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman has died in a traffic crash in Connecticut.

Bahrain bars Human Rights Watch staffer from FIFA event

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) An activist with Human Rights Watch says authorities in Bahrain barred him from entering the tiny island nation for the annual FIFA congress.

USA Diving hires Lee Johnson as new CEO

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) USA Diving has hired Lee Johnson as the governing body’s chief executive officer.