Devils avoid arbitration, sign Bratt to 1-year, $5.4M deal
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have avoided salary arbitration with Jesper Bratt, signing the up-and-coming Swedish forward to a…
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Soccer player Rubins, capped 117 times by Latvia, dies at 43
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian soccer player Andrejs Rubins who played 117 times for the national team has died at the age of 43. The Latvian soccer…
Continue ReadingEurope starts unique soccer season split by Qatar World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — In the 134 years since league soccer started in England, the European game has never scheduled such…
Continue ReadingEngland-US women’s game at Wembley sells out in one day
LONDON (AP) — England’s women’s soccer team is continuing to generate unprecedented fan interest following its European Championship victory,…
Continue ReadingPremier League teams won’t take the knee before every game
LONDON (AP) — Premier League players will no longer take the knee ahead of every match, but will do so at “significant moments” during the…
Continue ReadingAngels sellers again at trade deadline despite star power
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — While the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers were making moves during Tuesday’s trade…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Soto arrives in SD, Castillo debuts for M’s
By The Associated Press Juan Soto is set for his San Diego debut at home Wednesday night against Colorado. Before the game, the Padres will hold a…
Continue ReadingA look at buyers and sellers from busy MLB trade deadline
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer This is quite a time to be a season ticket holder for the San Diego Padres. Great weather, a jewel of a ballpark…
Continue ReadingEarly titles with Patriots lead to Hall of Fame for Seymour
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer Richard Seymour’s winning start in New England is a good starting point for how the defensive lineman…
Continue ReadingAs Vin Scully’s death announced, Dodgers beat Giants 9-5
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a game played as Vin Scully’s death was announced by the Dodgers, Los Angeles beat the San…
Continue ReadingVin Scully’s top calls from a Hall of Fame career
By The Associated Press Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully called thousands of games involving the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers during his 67…
Continue ReadingMateo’s 2 homers, 5 RBIs power Orioles past Rangers 8-2
By LARY BUMP Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jorge Mateo homered twice and drove in five runs to help the Baltimore Orioles defeat the…
Continue ReadingReaction to the death of Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday night at 94. He was the longest tenured broadcaster with a single team in…
Continue ReadingFrei perfect in net, Lodeiro lifts Sounders past Dallas 1-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Nicolas Lodeiro scored the decisive goal while Stefan Frei stopped three shots as the Seattle Sounders earned a 1-0 victory Tuesday…
Continue ReadingFletcher’s leadoff homer propels Angels to 3-1 win over A’s
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — David Fletcher hit a leadoff homer, José Suarez didn’t allow an earned run in his second…
Continue ReadingVin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while…
Continue ReadingCruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning as the Pittsburgh…
Continue ReadingMabrey, McCowan help short-handed Wings beat Sky 84-78
CHICAGO (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 26 points, Teaira McCowan added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago…
Continue ReadingOsaka wins at San Jose in 1st match since May
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka won the first match she’s played since May, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 on at…
Continue ReadingDevers homers in return from IL as Boston downs Astros 2-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers homered with two RBIs in his return from the injured list to lead the Boston Red…
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