Guzan hurts Achilles in Atlanta’s 0-0 draw vs Cincinnati
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan left the field on a stretcher after hurting an Achilles tendon and collapsing during a 0-0 draw…
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Curry returns, to come off bench in Warriors’ playoff opener
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will play but not start for Golden State in Game 1 of the playoffs against…
Continue ReadingArt Rupe, pioneering record executive, dead at 104
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A pioneering record executive who helped launch the careers of Little Richard and Sam Cooke has…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Buxton OK
By The Associated Press The Padres’ hopes of shaking off a disappointing 2021 aren’t off to a great start — San Diego has lost four of five…
Continue ReadingHate crimes in New York City are up 76% this year compared to the same period in 2021
By Laura Studley and Emma Tucker, CNN Hate crimes in New York City have increased 76% so far this year compared to the same period last year,…
Continue ReadingAlexander first on Korn Ferry to successfully defend title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyson Alexander became the first player in Korn Ferry Tour history to successfully defend a title, rallying to win the…
Continue ReadingAstros place All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on 10-day IL
SEATTLE (AP) — The Houston Astros placed All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right knee. The…
Continue ReadingDozier’s two-run homer lifts the Royals to win over Detroit
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1…
Continue ReadingCuster wins pole at dirt-covered Bristol through heat races
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Cole Custer won the first pole of his career Saturday through a formula designed for…
Continue ReadingAnderson sharp, Olson homers as Braves beat Padres 5-2
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Anderson pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning, Matt Olson hit one of Atlanta’s…
Continue ReadingUS hangs on to beat Ukraine 3-2 in Billie Jean King Cup
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Asia Muhammad and Jessica Pegula beat Lyudmyla Kichenok and Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (5), 6-3 in doubles play Saturday to give…
Continue ReadingMike Smith makes 39 saves, Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-0
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Mike Smith made 39 saves for his second consecutive shutout and 44th overall and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden…
Continue ReadingVerdugo, Bogaerts homer as Red Sox blank Twins 4-0
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo and Xander Bogaerts each hit two-run home runs, Tanner Houck held the Twins scoreless…
Continue ReadingEbobisse, Mukhtar 2 goals each, San Jose draws Nashville 2-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse scored tying goals on a free kick in the 52nd minute and off a scramble following a corner kick in the 72nd…
Continue ReadingClippers look ahead to return of Leonard next season
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — As down as they felt after blowing two chances to make the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue ReadingTimberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 win
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 36 points in his postseason debut, and the seventh-seeded…
Continue ReadingPache hits game-winning homer in ninth, A’s beat Jays 7-5
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Cristian Pache hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, Sean Murphy also connected and the…
Continue ReadingHarold Varner III shoots 63 to take RBC Heritage lead
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Harold Varner III shot an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead in the RBC Heritage…
Continue ReadingParts of New Mexico remain evacuated as firefighters work to contain flames
By Christina Maxouris, CNN In a matter of hours, firefighters battling the deadly McBride Fire in southern New Mexico were able to get the flames 56%…
Continue ReadingBrayden Schenn scores in OT to lift Blues past Wild, 6-5
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brayden Schenn scored 56 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues wrapped up a playoff spot,…
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