UrÃas, Dodgers blank Brewers 4-0, continue 2nd-half surge
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Gavin Lux homered to back Julio UrÃas’ five solid innings, and the Los…
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Rangers win 3rd straight, top A’s 2-1 after Woodward firing
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien homered and the Texas Rangers won after fourth-year manager Chris…
Continue ReadingMoncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago’s four-run eighth inning, and the White…
Continue ReadingKepler helps Twins bats get going in 4-2 win over Royals
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler went 3 for 4 with a slump-busting RBI to give Minnesota’s lagging lineup a lift,…
Continue ReadingYankees blanked for 2nd straight game, lose to Rays 4-0
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The slumping New York Yankees were shut out in consecutive games for the first time since 2016,…
Continue ReadingMountcastle HRs, surging Orioles beat struggling Jays 7-3
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run home run in his return to the lineup, Ryan McKenna had his first…
Continue ReadingCruz’s eighth-inning homer lifts Nationals over Cubs 5-4
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the Chicago…
Continue ReadingAlcantara dominant, shuts down Padres in Marlins’ 3-0 win
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara threw seven innings of four-hit ball and the Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 3-0. Although the Padres made…
Continue ReadingSyndergaard sharp, Sosa drives in 3, Phillies beat Reds 4-3
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Noah Syndergaard allowed three earned runs in seven innings for his second win in three starts…
Continue ReadingCanada tops Finland 6-3, heads to quarters at world junior
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Team captain Mason McTavish had a goal and two assists, leading Canada to a 6-3 win over Finland in Group A play in the…
Continue ReadingAP source: Simmons, 76ers settle his grievance over salary
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details says Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have settled…
Continue ReadingGroin strain lands Mets’ Luis Guillorme on injured list
ATLANTA (AP) — The New York Mets have placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list after an MRI revealed a moderate left groin…
Continue ReadingRoyals’ Garrett appeals 3-game ban for drink toss at fan
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Amir Garrett has appealed a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League…
Continue ReadingSchoop, Carpenter homer, Tigers split DH with Guardians
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jonathan Schoop and rookie Kerry Carpenter hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning, and the…
Continue ReadingDolphins place CB Trill Williams on IR with torn ACL
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have placed backup cornerback Trill Williams on season-ending injured reserve. Williams tore the ACL…
Continue ReadingFIFA suspends India’s national soccer federation
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has suspended India’s national soccer federation because of “undue influence from third parties.” The sport’s…
Continue ReadingPromising Pickens dazzles in preseason opener with Steelers
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — George Pickens has been the talk of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, as he has turned heads with…
Continue ReadingDodgers’ Buehler to have elbow surgery, out for season
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler will have season-ending surgery for the elbow…
Continue ReadingMurray overcomes Wawrinka in 3 sets in Cincinnati
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Andy Murray pulled out a 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 win over Stan Wawrinka in the first round of the Western & Southern Open, a U.S.…
Continue ReadingRavens cornerback Marcus Peters returns to practice
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters has returned to practice. Peters missed all of last season with a knee injury,…
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