Pandemic fuels sports biking boom in cycling nation China
BEIJING (AP) — Lindsay Mo couldn’t go to her gym after Beijing shut down indoor sports facilities in May because of a coronavirus outbreak. So…
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Gallen’s pitching, Marte’s hit lift D-backs over Pirates 3-0
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched seven dominant innings, Ketel Marte had a crucial two-out, two-RBI single in the…
Continue ReadingSuarez strikes out 8, outduels Irvin as Angels edge A’s 1-0
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — José Suarez struck out eight over seven superb innings to outpitch fellow lefty Cole…
Continue ReadingThompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals 6-3
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel…
Continue ReadingBassitt hounds Reds, Marte homers early, Mets win again 5-1
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt scattered eight hits over eight innings and Starling Marte hit a two-run homer in the…
Continue ReadingDallas clinches playoff berth behind Mabrey’s career-high 31
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 31 points, Teaira McCowan had 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the…
Continue ReadingAP source: Durant reiterates desire to be traded by Brooklyn
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Kevin Durant has again told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants to be traded. He’s reiterating a…
Continue ReadingOrioles hit 4 homers in 7-4 victory over Blue Jays
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Ramón UrÃas hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Anthony Santander, Ryan…
Continue ReadingNFL: Rodgers’ use of ayahuasca didn’t violate drug policy
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn’t…
Continue ReadingTop-ranked Medvedev set to defend title in Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Top-ranked and defending champion Daniil Medvedev wasn’t bothered by the frustrating delays due to rain Monday at the National…
Continue ReadingJudon focused on being himself heading into Year 2 with Pats
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matt Judon won over his New England Patriots teammates and the fanbase last season with…
Continue ReadingRangers expect to win in ’23, also expected to be better now
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers fully expect to win in 2023. That has long been part of their plan.…
Continue ReadingCubs to cut OF Jason Heyward after the season
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs will cut ties with right fielder Jason Heyward after this season, ending one of…
Continue ReadingWhere’s Parsons? Opponents will be looking for Cowboys’ star
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Micah Parsons is the reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year because the Dallas…
Continue ReadingMercury’s Taurasi out for rest of season with quad injury
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will miss the remainder of the season with a quadriceps strain. Taurasi missed the last two…
Continue ReadingGilmore appears to have found right landing spot in Indy
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Stephon Gilmore waited patiently to find the right team in free agency. It looks as if he…
Continue ReadingSeattle Kraken add Dave Lowry to staff as assistant coach
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken have added former Winnipeg interim coach Dave Lowry to the coaching staff for the upcoming season, the team…
Continue ReadingFalcons G Mayfield returns to practice after injuring back
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons left guard Jaylen Mayfield has returned to practice after missing time with a lower back injury. It’s…
Continue ReadingOlivia Moultrie proud of stand she took to play in NWSL
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — It’s been a little more than a year since Olivia Moultrie signed with the Portland…
Continue ReadingTraining camp performance raises hopes for Packers defense
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — More than a decade has passed since the Green Bay Packers had a defense that could be…
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