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Ashcraft shuts down D-backs, Reds power way to 14-8 win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the…
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the…
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay…
Continue ReadingBy TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins and Trey Mancini hit successive homers, sparking a power surge that carried the…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help the New York Liberty…
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice, including a grand slam, and had a career-high six RBIs as the Miami Marlins beat the Washington…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Free falling toward a dreadful bit of team history, the Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday and appointed third base…
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Guillermo Heredia gave Atlanta the lead with a home run to lead off the seventh, Ronald Acuña Jr.…
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Wide receiver DK Metcalf was absent from the first day of Seattle Seahawks minicamp as he…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Astros pitcher Héctor Neris was suspended four games and Houston manager Dusty Baker was banned one game by Major League Baseball…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Cam Newton still considers himself one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. But Newton, who remains an unrestricted free…
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Alexander Zverev has undergone surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right ankle. The third-ranked Zverev sustained the injury…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Marcus Semien homered twice and tied a Texas franchise record for hits in a doubleheader as the…
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. The…
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will be without goalie Chris Driedger for most of next season after he underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in…
Continue ReadingBy TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants opened a mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday. First-year coach…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills newly promoted special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley cites communication as…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — The Club at Carlton Woods in Houston is the new site for the Chevron Championship. That’s the first LPGA Tour major of the…
Continue ReadingBy BROOKE SCHULTZ Report for America HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Senate is advancing legislation that would prohibit transgender women…
Continue ReadingBy GLEN FARLEY Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Lining up at his customary position in the New England Patriots’ backfield on Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Orland Pride coach Amanda Cromwell and assistant Sam Greene have been placed on administrative leave while the…
Continue ReadingNOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has “no idea” if she’ll be ready for Wimbledon in just under three weeks after…
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says he is back to square one in learning the…
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans cornerback Caleb Farley is one of 26 Titans who wound up on injured…
Continue ReadingST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay minor league pitcher David Hess threw one inning for the rookie-level FCL Rays on Tuesday. It was his first…
Continue ReadingAL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A late deflected goal from Ajdin Hrustic has secured a 2-1 win for Australia in an Asian playoff against the United Arab…
Continue ReadingJUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Rickie Fowler still has a chance to make it to the U.S. Open. Fowler missed out on qualifying by one shot. But he won a…
Continue ReadingMUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane’s late penalty has earned England a 1-1 draw in Germany in their Nations League game. Kane slotted the equalizer from…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers says he’s unsure how much longer he will keep playing football. But…
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma bounced back from losing a Women’s College World Series semifinal to UCLA on…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach and general manager Derek Fisher the team announced. Fisher took over the team…
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson says he is trying to block out his contract…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson has become the fourth member of the World Series champion Braves to go to salary arbitration. He…
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel ended his offseason holdout by reporting for the first day of mandatory minicamp…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Donald smiles and deflects the question when asked how seriously he considered…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM and JOE REEDY AP Sports Writers ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon but still stretched their…
Continue ReadingFRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have signed restricted free agent Denis Gurianov to a $2.9 million contract for the 2022-23 season. General…
Continue ReadingDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — New Duke men’s basketball coach Jon Scheyer has hired a former Nike and NBA staffer for a newly created role with duties that…
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Back surgery will keep Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard out of this week’s mandatory minicamp and at least…
Continue ReadingWEST LONG BRANCH. N.J. (AP) — JR Reid has resigned as an assistant coach at Monmouth University to pursue opportunities outside of college…
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have acquired right-hander Jacob Webb from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations. The 28-year-old Webb…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau is feeling great about his left hand that was operated on seven weeks ago. It…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed reliever Brett Martin on the COVID-19 list before the first game of a…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods has pulled out of the U.S. Open and says his body “needs more time to get stronger for major…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other players competing in the Saudi-funded rival golf league are free to play the…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are a work in progress. When coach Sandy Brondello took over the team…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The Colorado Avalanche didn’t need to be fully healthy to sweep the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is the third betting choice on the morning line for the Belmont Stakes. Rich Strike opened at 7-2…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series has a few big names and aging champions. The…
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss the national team’s next two Nations League matches because of the ankle injury he…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Canadian Open on the PGA Tour goes up against the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational outside London. It should be a busy…
Continue ReadingSTUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has defeated Australian qualifier Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 6-3 in the first…
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — The stars of the new Saudi-funded golf league tried to fend off concerns on Tuesday about…
Continue ReadingORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have promoted Brian Gaine as assistant general manager, part of a series of moves to fill offseason…
Continue ReadingMONTREAL (AP) — Hockey great Marie-Philip Poulin has joined the Montreal Canadiens’ front office as a player development consultant. The role…
Continue ReadingSAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese star Naoya Inoue stopped Nonito Donaire midway through the second round Tuesday night. He won their rematch and…
Continue ReadingGELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Schalke has appointed Frank Kramer as coach to help ensure the team’s survival in the Bundesliga after one…
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says he has resigned his PGA Tour membership to…
Continue ReadingPHUKET, Thailand (AP) — No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation has selected Glasgow, Scotland to host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on indoor hard courts in…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.…
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry exhibits a humility in how he goes about his daily business that his…
Continue ReadingSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Drew Bowser and Tommy Troy led off the bottom of the ninth with home runs and freshman Trevor Haskins drove in the winning…
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run triple in the ninth inning to complete his first cycle, giving him…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bo Bichette hit one of three Toronto home runs and five Blue Jays pitchers combined on a…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in five years and the streaking…
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Mariners manager Scott Servais was ejected for his role in a benches-clearing scuffle in the…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout singled in his first at-bat against the Boston Red Sox,…
Continue ReadingSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brady Slavens hit a lead-off home run to spark a four-run fourth inning and Arkansas beat No. 7 overall seed Oklahoma…
Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing…
Continue ReadingCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Catcher Matt Donlan capped a six-run first inning with a grand slam and Connecticut stunned No. 15 overall seed Maryland…
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Canada Soccer says its World Cup-bound men’s team has returned to practice after refusing to play in an…
Continue ReadingBy JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene allowed a bunt single to begin the game and then faced the minimum through seven…
Continue ReadingGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Shortstop Peyton Graham hit a two-run homer to spark a four-run eighth inning and Oklahoma rallied to beat No. 13 overall…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer POWELL, Ohio (AP) — Fran Quinn is the oldest player to make it through 36-hole qualifying for this year’s…
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Courtney Day hit a three-run homer for the second straight game as Texas rallied from a…
Continue ReadingCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Mikey Madej capped a four-run first inning with a three-run homer and No. 11 overall seed North Carolina cruised to a 7-3…
Continue ReadingCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Tim Elko hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, Peyton Chatagnier had a team-high six RBIs and…
Continue ReadingBy ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Matchups are set for the NCAA baseball super regionals after No. 2 national seed Stanford, No. 3 Oregon State, No. 8…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.…
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Matthew Gretler hit a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning, Cooper Hjerpe pitched around a leadoff…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has won the Lady Byng Trophy, given to the NHL’s most gentlemanly player. Connor tied for…
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with a strained right groin in yet another…
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Washington baseball coach Lindsay Meggs announced his retirement after leading the Huskies for 13 years and to their only College…
Continue ReadingHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Gabe Montenegro had three hits and three RBIs, Danny Lynch added a go-ahead RBI in the ninth and No. 11 overall seed…
Continue ReadingBy JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins have fired coach Bruce Cassidy several weeks after losing in the first round of the…
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tom’s not the only Brady who comes up clutch. The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s niece,…
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos could have a new owner as soon as this month in what’s…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians were postponed by rain at home for the seventh time this season as their…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz face an unexpected search for a new coach. Utah was prepared to enter next season…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a minor league contract with former Cy Young Award winner…
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Romeo Crennel announced his retirement Monday, ending a 39-year NFL coaching career that included…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Darvin Ham recognizes the enormity of the task he is undertaking with the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Levi Usher hit a two-run single in the eighth, Cameron Masterman added a go-ahead homer in the inning and No. 12 national…
Continue ReadingAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Sonny DiChiara went 3 for 4 with four RBIs, Nate LaRue added three RBIs and No. 14 overall seed Auburn beat UCLA 11-4 in the…
Continue ReadingSPLIT, Croatia (AP) — Titleholder France failed to rebound from its opening defeat in the Nations League after it was held by Croatia to 1-1.…
Continue ReadingGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Bryson Worrell had a three-run homer and a bunt single in an eight-run seventh inning and No. 8 national seed East Carolina…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is getting a big raise to stay with the Los Angeles Rams…
Continue ReadingBy ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Tim Tebow is among the former players making a first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot…
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If the Boston Celtics want to do a better job of protecting home court than they did in the…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by…
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