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The Latest: Student complained about doc's exam in letter

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on a former Ohio State team doctor accused of sexually abusing athletes (all times local):

Pro sports leagues say racetrack lawsuit is frivolous

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Lawyers for the four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA say an attempt by a New Jersey horse racing association to collect betting revenue that was lost as the leagues fought to block legalized sports betting is frivolous.

Ohio’s governor to dedicate state park named for Jesse Owens

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio’s governor plans to dedicate a new state park and wildlife area named for Olympic great Jesse Owens.

The Latest: State gets 5 more sports betting applications

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The Latest on gambling companies applying for permission to offer sports betting in New Jersey before football season starts (all times local):

World Cup protesters get 15 days in jail, sports event bans

MOSCOW (AP) Two of the four protesters who barged onto the field at the World Cup final in Moscow have been sentenced to 15 days in jail.

Deadline looms for casinos' sports bet plans before football

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Time is running out for some gambling companies that plan to offer legal sports betting in New Jersey before football season starts.

Ohio honors 1st documented black pro football player

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The state of Ohio has approved legislation creating a day to honor the first documented, black professional football player, known by the nickname ”The Black Cyclone.”

Putin: 25 million cyberattacks thwarted during World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) President Vladimir Putin says Russian and other security services thwarted nearly 25 million cyberattacks linked to the World Cup.

The Latest: Overwhelmed poker champ: $8.8M 'life-changing'

LAS VEGAS (AP) The Latest on the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold `em main event in Las Vegas (all times local):

John Cynn claims World Series of Poker title, wins $8.8M

LAS VEGAS (AP) An Indiana resident is this 2018 World Series of Poker champion.

Indianapolis resident John Cynn becomes 2018 World Series of Poker champion, wins $8.8 million

LAS VEGAS (AP) Indianapolis resident John Cynn becomes 2018 World Series of Poker champion, wins $8.8 million.

Russian women push back at shaming over World Cup dating

MOSCOW (AP) Hundreds of thousands of foreign men have flooded into Russia for the monthlong World Cup, setting off a fierce debate in the host nation about the roles and rights of women.

North Korean table tennis players arrive in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) North Korean table tennis players arrived in South Korea on Sunday to compete in an international tournament amid an atmosphere of detente between the rivals.

Final 3 playing for $8.8M top prize at World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS (AP) The centerpiece no-limit Texas Hold `em main event of the World Series of Poker is down to the final three players in contention for the top prize of $8.8 million.

The Latest: Schnatter: Comment out of context, but was wrong

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The Latest on the fallout over Papa John’s pizza founder John Schnatter’s reported use of a racial slur (all times local):

The University of Louisville is removing Papa John's name from its Cardinal Stadium.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The University of Louisville is removing Papa John’s name from its Cardinal Stadium.

Roger Federer has been eliminated in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, losing 13-11 in the fifth set against Kevin Anderson

LONDON (AP) Roger Federer has been eliminated in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, losing 13-11 in the fifth set against Kevin Anderson.

Boston Marathon raises record $36.6 million for charity

BOSTON (AP) Boston Marathon runners raised an all-time high of $36.6 million for charities in the 2018 race.

Capital Gazette writer McNamara 'always fair in his writing'

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) A memorial service was held Tuesday for sports reporter John McNamara, one of the five Capital Gazette employees killed in an attack on their newsroom in Maryland.

Hard Rock, Bet365 plan sports betting in New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Hard Rock has signed a deal with a British online gambling company to offer sports betting as soon as the arrangement is approved by New Jersey gambling regulators.

Real Madrid says Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving to join Italian club Juventus

MADRID (AP) Real Madrid says Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving to join Italian club Juventus.

Pamplona's 3rd day of bull race ends with 4 runners injured

PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) Authorities say four runners have been sent to hospital after being knocked over or falling during the third day of bull races at Spain’s annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.

Spain parts ways with emergency coach Fernando Hierro, who took over two days before the team's first World Cup match

MADRID (AP) Spain parts ways with emergency coach Fernando Hierro, who took over two days before the team’s first World Cup match.

Family of Ohio State doctor says it's cooperating in probe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The family of a former Ohio State University team doctor accused by athletes of sexual misconduct says it is ”shocked and saddened” by the allegations and is cooperating with the school’s independent investigation.

Meadowlands Racetrack to start sports betting July 14

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey, says it plans to start taking sports bets on July 14.

'Chupinazo' firework launches Pamplona bull racing festival

PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) A traditional firework known as the ”Chupinazo” kicked off Pamplona’s famed San Fermin running of the bulls festival on Friday.

Ex-athletes say Ohio State doc groped, ogled men for years

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) On paper, Richard Strauss was a well-regarded Ohio State University physician who examined young athletes for decades as a team doctor and sports-medicine researcher.

The Latest: Chestnut downs a record 74 franks for 11th title

NEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest. (all times local):

Will LA mean LeBron behind the scenes and on the big screen?

LOS ANGELES (AP) ”Space Jam 2?” A whole new ”House Party” franchise?

World Series of Poker's main event kicks off in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) The centerpiece tournament of the World Series of Poker has kicked off in Las Vegas, drawing players from around the U.S. and beyond hoping for a piece of the more than $60 million in prize money.