Gibson perfect thru 6, Schwarber’s HR lifts Phils over Nats
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Gibson retired his first 18 batters and pitched one-run ball over eight innings, Kyle…
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Preds sign forward Yakov Trenin to 2 year, $3.4 million deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators signed forward Yakov Trenin to a two-year, $3.4 million contract after going through arbitration.…
Continue ReadingPadres star Fernando Tatis Jr. to begin rehab assignment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A San Antonio this weekend.…
Continue ReadingCabrera clarifies position, plans to be back in 2023
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has clarified his position on retirement, saying he plans to play…
Continue ReadingAstros manager Dusty Baker tests positive for COVID-19
CLEVELAND (AP) — Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker tested positive for COVID-19 prior to Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.…
Continue ReadingHarrington’s late eagles gives him the lead in Canada
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Padraig Harrington has the lead in the Shaw Charity Classic. The Irishman made a long eagle putt on the final hole for a…
Continue ReadingHunter Greene added to IL by Reds with strained shoulder
By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds’ depleted pitching staff took another hit when rookie right-hander Hunter…
Continue ReadingSaints place Monday on injured reserve, add Alonso
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have placed undrafted rookie safety Smoke Monday on injured reserve because of his knee injury during…
Continue ReadingClemson’s Swinney: New perspective for Tigers’ camp
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney believes his team carries a different, healthier perspective…
Continue ReadingDC United signs Premier League veteran Benteke
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — D.C. United have signed forward Christian Benteke on a permanent transfer from Crystal Palace. Benteke was signed through…
Continue ReadingJC Jackson quickly fitting into new-look Chargers defense
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — New Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson is proving to be a quick study of the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingKyrgios survives 6 match points, beats Tiafoe at Citi Open
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios fought off six match points during a second-set tiebreaker against hometown favorite Frances…
Continue ReadingUS national team star Mewis out for season with knee injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — U.S. national team midfielder Sam Mewis will miss the remainder of her season with the Kansas City Current because of what…
Continue ReadingQuakes sign defender Akapo after stint with Cadiz in Spain
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes have signed defender Carlos Akapo, who has played with Cadiz in Spain’s LaLiga since 2019. The…
Continue ReadingSeahawks hope RB room proves to be more than Rashaad Penny
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — As recent years have shown, keeping their running backs healthy for an entire season has been an…
Continue ReadingFlowers blooming at BC into one of ACC’s best receivers
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — To Zay Flowers, unfinished business means getting his degree from Boston College — and more. The BC…
Continue ReadingUnion files brief replying to NFL’s appeal in Watson case
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The NFL Players Association has filed a brief replying to the league’s appeal in Deshaun…
Continue ReadingDodgers’ Kershaw on IL with low back pain; Taylor activated
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list Friday, one day after he left a start with…
Continue ReadingBarr could help young Cowboys star Parsons’ pursuit of sacks
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The signing of free agent linebacker Anthony Barr could nudge young star Micah…
Continue ReadingContreras hits 2-run HR in 8th as Cubs beat Marlins 2-1
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning in his first home game since the…
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