Month: August 2022

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams said it plainly: It isn’t really fair. A male athlete would never have to…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Bay Area Dragons have added three stars from the Chinese Basketball Association to complete a roster that already…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani withstood another injury scare and pitched six scoreless innings to go…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Terrell Bonds owes his latest NFL opportunity to the revived USFL where he…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun ease past the Los Angeles Sparks 97-71. Connecticut…

PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh infielder Rodolfo Castro lost his phone on the field and the Pirates were stymied by rookie Tommy Henry in a 6-4 loss to…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Austin Riley had a go-ahead, two-run single in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied for…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 22 points in the second half, A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 14 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces…

By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An institutional “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam as the Houston Astros roughed up Martín Pérez and rallied past…

PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rodolfo Castro apparently can’t go anywhere without his phone. Called up from Triple-A…

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil both homered and drove in two runs, leading Carlos Carrasco and…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto homered, doubled and drove in two runs, Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six sharp…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew McCutchen and Kolten Wong each drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers broke out of…

SEATTLE (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci was presented with an honorary Hutch Award prior to the Seattle Mariners’ game against the New York Yankees.…

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mets closer Edwin Díaz and his brother, Cincinnati Reds rookie reliever Alexis Díaz, exchanged…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched seven dominant innings, Oscar Gonzalez drove in two runs and the Cleveland…

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kamaiu Johnson is the player of the year on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour. He clinched the title with a…

SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and his new club Nacional of Uruguay have crashed out of the Copa Sudamericana after a 3-0…

WACO, Texas (AP) — A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson is expected to miss six weeks because of…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have named defenseman Jacob Trouba captain. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Taysom Hill is giving the New Orleans Saints’ new coaching regime the benefit of the doubt.…