Manfred: Vote on A’s move could take place in June

MILWAUKEE>> Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when owners meet from June 13-15 in New York.

“It’s possible that a relocation vote could happen as early as June,” Manfred said Thursday at Milwaukee during his tour of major league stadiums to speak with players. “It’s very difficult to have a timeline for Oakland until there’s actually a deal to be considered.”

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said Wednesday that legislative leaders and the Athletics had reached a tentative agreement on a $1.5 billion stadium funding plan that would lure the franchise to Las Vegas.

U.S. and Canada reach semifinals at worlds

TAMPERE, Finland>> The United States beat the Czech Republic 3-0 on Thursday to set up a semifinal game against Germany at the ice hockey world championship.

Canada will face Latvia at Nokia Arena in the other semifinal on Saturday.

The Americans earned their eighth straight victory.

In another quarterfinal in Tampere, Canada beat defending champion Finland 4-1.

Harrington shoots 8-under 64 for lead at Senior PGA

FRISCO, Texas>> Padraig Harrington didn’t intend for the PGA Championship to be a tuneup for the senior version a week later. It could be turning out that way.Harrington shot 8-under 64 on Thursday in the first competitive round at the new Texas headquarters of the PGA of America for a two-shot lead at the Senior PGA Championship.

Judge grants request to dismiss Baffert’s lawsuit

LOUISVILLE, Ky.>> A federal judge has granted Churchill Downs’ motion for summary judgment that dismisses Bob Baffert’s claim the track breached due process by suspending the Hall of Fame trainer for two years.

Churchill Downs Inc. suspended Baffert in June 2021 after his now-deceased colt, Medina Spirit, failed a postrace drug test after crossing the finish line first in the 147th Kentucky Derby.

Clemson’s Hall withdraws from draft, returns to Tigers

CLEMSON, S.C.>> Clemson leading scorer PJ Hall is returning to college after withdrawing from the NBA draft on Thursday.

The 6-foot-10 forward took part in the NBA combine and posted his decision to put off the pros on social media.

Cincinnati fires 2 staff members amid probe

CINCINNATI>> Cincinnati has fired two members of its baseball staff a week after the school opened an investigation into possible NCAA violations.

The school said assistant coach Kyle Sprague and director of operations Andy Nagel were relieved of their duties May 17.

United forward Antony sustains “serious” injury

MANCHESTER, England >> Manchester United forward Antony was taken off on a stretcher after sustaining an injury during the first half of his team’s Premier League game against Chelsea on Thursday.

Antony looked in distress as he left the field, raising concerns over his availability for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on June 3.