Panthers’ Tkachuk says he’s rooting for both Tatum and Butler in playoffs
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk went to high school with Boston star Jayson Tatum in St. Louis. He now has Miami…
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Peña homers in return to Astros lineup, Houston beats struggling Oakland 6-3
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Astros’ shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a…
Continue Reading Luis Castillo strikes out 10 as Seattle Mariners beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0
By CAMERON VAN TIL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Castillo struck out 10 in six crisp innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh…
Continue Reading Freeman extends hitting streak to 16 games, Dodgers beat Rays 6-5
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Freddie Freeman extended his hitting streak to 16 games, Max Muncy and Miguel Vargas…
Continue Reading Mitch Haniger, Logan Webb pace Giants past Brewers 3-1
By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitch Haniger hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and Logan Webb allowed one run over…
Continue Reading Abrams, Dickerson spark rally in Nationals’ 4-2 win over Royals
By CODY FRIESEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a two-run double in Washington’s four-run sixth inning, Corey Dickerson…
Continue Reading Wheeler strikes out 12 as Philadelphia Phillies top Atlanta Braves 2-1
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out 12 in eight shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Charlie…
Continue Reading 2 horses die from injuries at Churchill Downs, bringing total to 12 at home of Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past…
Continue Reading Heaney pitches 7 solid innings to help streaking Rangers beat Orioles 5-3
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Heaney pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Marcus Semien extended his hitting streak…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia ends without title as Al-Ittihad wins league
The Associated Press Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia will end without a trophy as his Al-Nassr team was beaten to the league title…
Continue Reading MATCHDAY: Final day of Premier League season; Milan, Sociedad can clinch CL spots
By The Associated Press There’s still a European spot on the line and a relegation battle to be decided when the Premier League season ends.…
Continue Reading Brazil tops Group D at Under-20 World Cup; Italy, Nigeria also advance
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Brazil scored two goals late in the first half to beat Nigeria 2-0 and finish top of Group D at the Under-20 World…
Continue Reading Schnek, Hall tied for Colonial lead after 3 rounds as both seek 1st PGA Tour win
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Adam Schenk closed out a 3-under 67 with a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to…
Continue Reading Castro hits 2 of Minnesota’s 4 home runs in 9-7 win over Toronto
By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Willi Castro had his first career multi-homer game, Matt Wallner homered amongst his career-high…
Continue Reading Bowman looking to pick up where he left off at Coca-Cola 600 following back injury
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR drivers have long considered the Coca-Cola 600 the most grueling race on the schedule.…
Continue Reading Savacool, Keister lead Maryland into Big Ten title game, defeating Nebraska 4-2
OMAHA, NEB. (AP) — Jason Savacool pitched six shutout innings, Kevin Keister drove in two runs and Maryland advanced to the Big Ten Tournament…
Continue Reading Morales has 2 home runs, drives in four, to lift Miami over Wake Forest 7-2 in ACC semifinal
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Yohandy Morales had two home runs and drove in four runs to power fourth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Wake Forest 7-2 in…
Continue Reading Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou is the pole sitter and IndyCar points leader headed into the Indianapolis 500.…
Continue Reading Wulfert, Phillips help Oklahoma State top Texas Tech 8-1, force second semifinal game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyler Wulfert drove in three runs, Brennan Phillips pitched six strong innings, and Oklahoma State stayed alive in the Big…
Continue Reading Potty for Paddy: Bathroom break slows Harrington, who still leads Senior PGA
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Padraig Harrington is in a tight duel with Steve Stricker going into the final round of the…
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