Hall of Famer Eckersley to leave Red Sox booth after season
BOSTON (AP) — Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley says he is leaving the Boston Red Sox broadcasts at the end of the season. It’s his 50th…
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Birmingham’s hosting capability shines at Commonwealth Games
By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The chief executive of this year’s Commonwealth Games says Birmingham has proven…
Continue ReadingSzczęsny latest injury for Juventus ahead of start of season
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus’ injury problems continue to grow as goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny became the latest player ruled out of the first…
Continue ReadingBruins bring back captain Bergeron, and David Krejci, too
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are getting the gang back together. The team signed forwards Patrice Bergeron and…
Continue ReadingViewer’s guide for this year’s World Cup in Qatar
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 20-Dec. 18. It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups…
Continue ReadingBarcelona ends preseason optimistic with team’s potential
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona surprised many in the offseason by making several high-profile signings despite enduring a…
Continue ReadingEx-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs, adored by fans throughout a 24-year career, has a more…
Continue ReadingDodgers, Mets make post-trade deadline statements
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets mostly ceded the spotlight at the trade deadline. Then they played like…
Continue ReadingRussian tennis players collect 3 titles at US Open tuneups
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been quite a week for Russia’s professional tennis players. There were four WTA…
Continue ReadingJags’ Etienne completes comeback by getting leveled in camp
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne feels like he’s finally back.…
Continue ReadingOklahoma’s Gundy out after saying ‘racially charged’ word
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer A day after Oklahoma assistant head football coach Cale Gundy announced his resignation, the school said Monday that…
Continue ReadingSeventh-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia wins in San Jose
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seventh-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia rallied from one set down after dropping the…
Continue ReadingCollier returns, Lynx beat Dream 81-71, stay in playoff hunt
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier made her season debut for Minnesota and the Lynx used a fourth-quarter run to beat the Atlanta Dream 81-71 to…
Continue ReadingKyrgios wins Citi Open again; Samsonova takes women’s title
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Kyrgios has followed up his run to the Wimbledon final by winning the Citi Open title…
Continue ReadingDodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit two homers, Tyler Anderson allowed two hits over seven innings and the Los…
Continue ReadingKim arrives on PGA Tour with 61 to win Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Joohyung Kim is the second-youngest PGA Tour winner since World War II. The 20-year-old South Korean who goes by “Tom”…
Continue ReadingDixon eyes record-tying 7th championship after Nashville win
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scott Dixon passed Mario Andretti for second on IndyCar’s all-time win list with a…
Continue ReadingCardinals outslug Yankees 12-9 to complete 3-game sweep
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong both homered and drove in four runs to help the St. Louis…
Continue ReadingWinker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jesse Winker hit a grand slam, Marco Gonzales struck out seven and the Seattle Mariners beat the…
Continue ReadingDominant deGrom pitches surging Mets to 5-2 win over Braves
By CHARLES O’BRIEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second…
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