Cleaning up: Pirates beat Dodgers 8-4 for rare sweep in LA
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the…
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Christopher Morel drove in Jason Heyward with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the…
Continue ReadingBy VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers routed the two-time…
Continue ReadingBy Seán Federico-O’Murchú, CNN Running back Marion Barber III, who spent most of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, has died at the age…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Rugby has been given approval to sign a ground-breaking deal with…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is partnering with the East Asia Super League as an…
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two run home run, Danny Jansen added a three-run blast, and the Toronto…
Continue ReadingBy TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urías hit two of the Orioles’ four homers with back-to-back…
Continue ReadingANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan standout freshmen Moussa Diabate and Caleb Houstan are staying in the NBA draft. Diabate and Houstan had to make a…
Continue ReadingBy MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Garrett Whitlock pitched six strong innings and Jackie Bradley Jr. drove in four runs to help the…
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu exited his start against the Chicago White Sox after four innings because of tightness in his…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Vick two-putted from 30 feet on the 18th hole to beat Cameron Sisk and Texas won…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings in Detroit Tigers’ 5-0 win over the…
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — U.S. captain Christian Pulisic was critical of the level of American support from the crowd of 19,512 at TQL Stadium during a 3-0…
Continue ReadingCOLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 22 points, Kristy Wallace made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 18 points and the Atlanta…
Continue ReadingBy AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Nick Maton homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies snap a five-game losing…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 23 points, Rebecca Allen added 17 and the New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 87-74 to snap a seven-game…
Continue ReadingFRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys say former running back Marion Barber III has died. He was 38. Barber is fourth in franchise history with…
Continue ReadingFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back their red helmets for their throwback uniforms this season. The Falcons have…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson was hurt when New York Yankees teammates didn’t back him after he made a remark…
Continue ReadingDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Australia’s Socceroos have warmed up for next week’s World Cup playoff against United Arab Emirates with a 2-1 comeback win…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Francisco Lindor and the NL East-leading Mets are headed to California for four games against Mookie Betts and the NL…
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer…
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox closer Matt Barnes was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and left-hander Matt Strahm…
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé has published a letter urging Vladimir Putin to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine.…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The game between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees has been rained out. The teams will make up the game with a day-night…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique. The Cubs also…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets can’t deny the dismal numbers their defense put up last…
Continue ReadingSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Drew Timme and wing Julian Strawther both say they will drop out of the NBA draft and return to the Bulldogs…
Continue ReadingBy BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Yordan Álvarez cleared the bases…
Continue ReadingBy JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, William Contreras had three hits and Kyle Wright threw six…
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — All-Pro safety Kevin Byard made clear at the start of Tennessee’s offseason…
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — Goalkeeper Matt Turner, right back Reggie Cannon, defender Aaron Long, midfielder Brenden Aaronson and forward Jesús Ferreira…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Brendan Rodgers hit three home runs, including a two-run walkoff drive in the 10th inning, to help…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has renewed 21 national grants worth $6.5 million as part of the league’s “Inspire Change” social justice initiative.…
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia star Bryce Harper was a late scratch from the lineup prior to the game against the San Francisco…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray returned to the practice field on Wednesday after a…
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eugene, Oregon, is gearing up for international track and field’s biggest event outside…
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Mike Macdonald is stressing versatility as he takes over the defense for the Baltimore…
Continue ReadingBy AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski is savoring the first taste of life after a Hall of Fame basketball…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jon Rahm sees this Memorial as a fresh start. It’s still tempting to think of what could…
Continue ReadingBy BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout says he’s talked to Cincinnati outfielder Tommy Pham and…
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady earned the right to skip voluntary workouts a long time ago. Several other star…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The first Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational has Dustin Johnson and 12 other PGA Tour members…
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — American teenager Coco Gauff will try to reach her first Grand Slam final when she faces Martina Trevisan of Italy in the semifinals…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett has made up his own mind about Deshaun Watson. The Cleveland Browns star has been…
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 in a pulsating World Cup qualifying playoff semifinal on…
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The defense for the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers was shaky at best in the opener of the…
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María and Paulo Dybala scored to lead Argentina to a 3-0 victory…
Continue ReadingBY RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The public spat between Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher and Alabama’s Nick…
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN Despite a preparation like no other for an international football fixture, Ukraine produced a momentous performance to beat…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Marin Cilic has reached his first French Open semifinal at age 33 with the help of 33 aces. The…
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A ban on transgender athletes playing on girls’ sports teams is being challenged in…
Continue ReadingPOLK CITY, Fla. (AP) — Professional golfer Bart Bryant was killed and his wife was injured when a truck slammed into their SUV while they were…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tomás Nido went 4 for 4 with three RBIs at the bottom of the batting order, Carlos Carrasco…
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush says his confidence has returned nearly two years…
Continue ReadingWROCLAW, Poland (AP) — Poland came from behind to beat an understrength Wales side 2-1 Wednesday in the opening game of the Nations League. Wales…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Konnor Pilkington struck out eight in five innings for his first major league win and the…
Continue ReadingBy WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and drove in three, Dakota Hudson threw seven strong innings…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — Dottie Pepper recalls being paired with Meg Mallon for the final round of the 1991 U.S.…
Continue ReadingCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy will stand trial on eight counts of rape after being charged with a further offense.…
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer Tommy John surgery to fix a ligament inside the elbow has become almost a routine procedure for pitchers.…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle has been placed on the 10-day injured list, marking the third…
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — Stephon Tuitt’s NFL career is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman has retired from the NFL at age 29. Tuitt said…
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Callum Illot will miss the Detroit Grand Prix because of a broken hand suffered in a crash during the Indianapolis 500. Juncos…
Continue ReadingLARGO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities on Wednesday identified a man who died after investigators believe he waded into a lake inhabited by alligators to…
Continue ReadingBy David Close, CNN The National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder have been called to testify…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike has arrived at Belmont Park for the final jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. The…
Continue ReadingBy Sammy Mngqosini, CNN West Ham defender Kurt Zouma was on Wednesday ordered to complete 180 hours of community service after pleading guilty to…
Continue ReadingEAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed eight-year veteran wide receiver Albert Wilson. He provides an experienced option for more…
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NBA Finals start Thursday night. Golden State is seeking a fourth championship in…
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired former Miami athletic director Blake James to succeed Patrick Kraft as the Eagles AD. James held the job in…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The trial of two former 21st Century Fox Inc. executives and a sports marketing company on charges related to a U.S government…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell…
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE (AP) — Justin Lewis has decided to remain in the NBA draft rather than return to Marquette for the 2022-23 season. The 6-foot-7 forward…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is in contention to win English football’s Player of the Year award for the third…
Continue ReadingTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 32-year-old Hicks is…
Continue ReadingBy Paradise Afshar and Melissa Alonso, CNN The families of two Utah teenagers have filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that bans transgender…
Continue ReadingMONTREAL (AP) — Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis has officially became the 32nd head coach in Montreal Canadiens’ history. He signed a three-year…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Top-seeded Iga Swiatek has moved into the French Open semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer IndyCar rookie Kyle Kirkwood will replace Alexander Rossi next season at Andretti Autosport. Kirkwood was…
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock and Andy Scholes, CNN There may be another 100 days to go until the start of the NFL season, but fans will still be able to get their…
Continue ReadingBy Matt Foster, CNN Justin Hardy, a basketball player for Washington University in St. Louis, passed away on Sunday from stomach cancer at age 22,…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — David Njoku has gone from wanting out of the Cleveland Browns to locking in with them. Cleveland…
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, bringing the number of civil suits accusing the Cleveland Browns…
Continue ReadingBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN and SYLVIE CORBET PARIS (AP) — France’s interior minister has defended the use of tear gas to disperse fans amid disorder and…
Continue ReadingMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paul Pogba joined Manchester United for a world-record fee and will leave the English club for nothing. United says the…
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI and ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writers MADRID (AP) — Gareth Bale bid farewell to Real Madrid and earned another honor — this time from…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — New French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says nine of the 10 night session matches at…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Everton forward Richarlison has been charged with improper conduct for throwing a lit flare off the field after scoring a crucial…
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock and Andy Scholes, CNN There may be another 100 days to go until the start of the NFL season, but fans will still be able to get their…
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s most successful club Anderlecht has hired Felice Mazzù as its new coach to replace Vincent Kompany. Anderlecht won the…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has been banned from keeping cats for five years and ordered to carry out 180 hours of community…
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez and Matt Foster, CNN Hours after the LIV Golf Invitational Series announced the field for its inaugural event next week, the PGA Tour…
Continue ReadingBy DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Serie A champion AC Milan is on the verge of being sold to American investment firm RedBird Capital…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Rays have put shortstop Wander Franco on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, the latest setback for…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Cooper Hummel’s game-winning double landed just fair down the right-field line in the 10th inning…
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Chavis and Tucupita Marcano each hit two-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated…
Continue ReadingBy KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chas McCormick hit a tiebreaking home run off Frankie Montas to begin the eighth inning…
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