Nice-Marseille game abandoned after fan violence
NICE, France (AP) — A French league soccer match between Nice and Marseille has been abandoned. Marseille refused to restart the game after Nice…
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Olympians need record-setting set in Manhattan Beach Open
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Beach volleyball Olympians Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil went deep into extra points to earn a record-setting…
Continue ReadingBlaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Ryan Blaney took the lead from William Byron on a late restart and bobbed and weaved his…
Continue ReadingQué sabemos sobre el diálogo entre la oposición y Maduro que está programado para comenzar este viernes en México
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Tras años de tensiones, protestas y negociaciones estancadas, en medio de una situación económica muy…
Continue ReadingMariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over Astros
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Ty France tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth inning and put the Seattle Mariners on…
Continue ReadingKolten Wong powers Brewers to 7-3 win over Nationals
By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kolten Wong homered and drove in three runs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-3 victory…
Continue ReadingTexas congressman Nehls says he tested positive for COVID-19
HOUSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and has moderate symptoms. Nehls, a Republican from the…
Continue ReadingBegu beats No. 3 seed Alexandrova in Cleveland first round
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania beat third-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia 7-6 (3), 6-3 on…
Continue ReadingHernández strikes out eight; Royals batter Cubs 9-1
By SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 9-1…
Continue ReadingSteve Torrence wins at Brainerd to complete NHRA track sweep
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) — Steve Torrence won at Brainerd International Raceway on Sunday, giving him a least one victory at every track on the NHRA…
Continue ReadingWainwright extends mastery of Pirates in Cardinals’ 3-0 win
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright allowed two hits in eight masterful innings and Paul Goldschmidt homered to lead…
Continue ReadingNice-Marseille game abandoned after fan violence
NICE, France (AP) — A French league soccer match between Nice and Marseille has been abandoned. Marseille refused to restart the game after Nice…
Continue ReadingNordqvist’s Women’s Open win gets her into Solheim Cup
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Anna Nordqvist has secured a bonus reward for winning the Women’s British Open. She has earned an automatic spot in…
Continue ReadingCabrera hits 500th career homer, Tigers beat Jays 5-3 in 11
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Miguel Cabrera became the 28th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs, Daz Cameron doubled home the…
Continue ReadingStorm beat Mystics 85-78 to spoil Delle Donne’s return
WASHINGTON (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 20 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks, and the Seattle Storm used a late run to beat the Washington Mystics…
Continue ReadingCOVID concerns have Cup drivers worried ahead of playoffs
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Some of NASCAR’s top drivers are taking extra health precautions for the playoff…
Continue ReadingBalloon sets blaze in Brazil park, raining ash on Sao Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Authorities in Brazil say an illegal fire balloon has fallen in the Juguery Park near Sao Paulo, setting off a fire that has…
Continue ReadingWheeler, Sykes help Sparks hold off Liberty for 86-83 win
NEW YORK (AP) — Erica Wheeler scored 17 points and Brittney Sykes made two defensive stops in the closing seconds to help the Los Angeles Sparks…
Continue ReadingFire destroys barn at Ellis Park in Kentucky; horses safe
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) — Fire has destroyed a barn at Ellis Park race track in Kentucky. Officials say seven horses inside were rescued, with one…
Continue ReadingBarty, Zverev notch efficient wins in Cincinnati finals
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Ash Barty bounced back from a disappointing loss at the Tokyo Olympics. Gold medalist Alexander Zverev carried over his momentum…
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