AP National Sports

By CHARLES O’BRIEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling right-hander Ian Anderson to Triple-A…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan promoted Brandon Naurato to interim hockey coach for one season on Sunday, two days after…

By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Triston McKenzie held Houston to two hits and struck out eight in eight innings, Luke Maile…

By PAUL HODOWANIC Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins say outfielder Alex Kirilloff will undergo season-ending surgery on his…

By MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Erik ten Hag pleaded for time after starting his Manchester United reign with a disappointing…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension for making contact with an umpire late last month cut from…

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund is set to sign French forward Anthony Modeste from Bundesliga rival Cologne. Cologne says it has…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pete Rose dismissed questions about his first appearance on the field in Philadelphia since the…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s a new manager but the same old problems for Manchester United. United slumped to a 2-1 loss against Brighton…

By JEROME DELAY Associated Press BUTHA-BUTHE, Lesotho (AP) — While millions across Europe sweat through a summer of record-breaking heat, others…

By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Star batter Tahlia McGrath tested positive for COVID-19 but was still allowed to play…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt participated in team drills for first time in three…

PARIS (AP) — Marseille coach Igor Tudor has silenced his critics as his team beat Reims 4-1 in the French league. Tudor was booed by fans on Sunday…

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla is boosting its squad by signing Isco Alarcón from Real Madrid. The attacking midfielder did not renew his contract with…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Marvin Loria scored on the rebound of his penalty kick in stoppage time for the Timbers,…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastián Driussi scored his league-leading 15th and 16th goals of the season to help Austin FC earn a 3-3 draw with the San…

PHOENIX (AP) — Diamond DeShields scored 25 points, Shey Peddy added 20 and the Phoenix Mercury cruised past the New York Liberty 76-62, despite…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson took the field at MetLife Stadium for the first time since…

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — William Agada scored his first two goals of the season and Sporting Kansas City rolled to a 4-2 victory over the Los…

By LARY BUMP Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LaMonte Wade Jr. and J.D. Davis homered on consecutive pitches in the sixth inning, Joey…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marina Mabrey and Teaira McCowan accounted for all 12 points in overtime for Dallas and the Wings held off Indiana 95-91,…

By TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — José Barrero hit his first two major league home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco had a pair of two-out RBIs and Jose Miranda homered as the Minnesota Twins beat…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth, Antonio Senzatela threw seven quality innings…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins homered in the first inning for the third straight game _ the first Phillies…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Vázquez, Brenner Souza da Silva and Álvaro Barreal scored second-half goals and FC Cincinnati defeated the Philadelphia…

By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rookie Nick Pratto hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lucas Zelarayán polished off a brace with a goal in the 75th minute to spark the Columbus Crew to a 3-2 victory over New…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Matt Polster scored in the first half, Wilfrid Kaptoum and defender Henry Kessler added second-half scores and the New England…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Kirk Triplett shot a steady 2-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Shaw Charity Classic. Playing…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kacper Przybylko scored two goals to lead the Chicago Fire to a 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC. Yordy Reyna staked Charlotte…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Cal Quantrill pitched six scoreless innings and Amed Rosario had a two-run single, lifting the…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Matthew Stafford downplayed the significance of his elbow injury after showing just how little it’s holding him…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The rebound the Minnesota Vikings are seeking on defense won’t amount to much without…

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Life Is Good led wire-to-wire and held off stablemate Happy Saver by two lengths to win the $1 million Whitney Stakes…

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The PGA Tour had its largest number of players make the cut since it went to top 65 and ties this weekend at the Wyndham…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right…

By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Sanders enters his fourth year as the starting quarterback at Oklahoma State, and…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Cool Papa Bell scored the biggest upset in the history of the Hambletonian, charging…

By SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Reid Detmers pitched seven smooth innings, Mickey Moniak hit his second home run in three days…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Michael Brind’Amour has resigned as the chair of Hockey Canada’s board of directors amid scrutiny of the organization…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Ty Gibbs won his Xfinity Series-high fifth race this year and ninth of his two-year career at…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins has toned down the hokey slogans that were part of his blueprint to build a proud,…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians have designated Franmil Reyes for assignment. Reyes began the season as…

By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the…

ATLANTA (AP) — Andrew Gutman’s first goal of the season came in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, sending Atlanta United to a 2-1…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat…

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions held training camp at Ford Field on Saturday, hoping it is a step toward gaining home-field advantage this season.…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Busch’s tumultuous year took another turn. Busch and his family escaped the Mall of…

MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — Ashleigh Buhai has surged into a five-shot lead at the Women’s British Open after shooting a 7-under 64 in the third…

LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — India has clinched the Twenty20 series against West Indies with a game to spare after winning the fourth by 59 runs in…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott knows his days as the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys could…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Gus Bradley has kept the same basic tenets of the Indianapolis Colts defense. Play fast,…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Tony Boselli looked out at all the teal-colored jerseys in the crowd and screamed:…

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Scott Parker won the battle of the former England midfielders as his newly promoted Bournemouth marked its return to…

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Fabian Schar’s long-range shot and Callum Wilson’s late goal have ensured Nottingham Forest’s long-awaited return…

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has recovered quickly from going a goal down and routed Southampton 4-1 in their English Premier League opener on Saturday.…

By MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Liverpool has made a stuttering start to the English Premier League. Tottenham showed it might be…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this…

LONDON (AP) — New Liverpool signing Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score one goal and set up another as the Reds salvaged a 2-2 draw at…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly scored Magneuris Sierra in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Xander Bogaerts had four hits, Alex Verdugo doubled twice and the Boston Red Sox beat the…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Geraldo Perdomo hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning, then made a terrific diving…

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth semifinal…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Gordon hit a three-run homer and scored in the 10th inning for Minnesota after a pair of…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer pitched impressively into the seventh inning and Félix Bautista held on through a…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Starting safety Darnell Savage suffered a hamstring injury during the Green Bay Packers’ traditional “Family Night”…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays walked a franchise-record 13 times while rallying to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.…

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ended a pregame ceremony honoring broadcaster Vin Scully by…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. got four hits and robbed Pete Alonso of a two-run homer as the Atlanta…