Sun beat Storm in Sue Bird’s final game in Connecticut
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — It was officially Sue Bird Day in Connecticut on Thursday, but the former UConn…
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LEADING OFF: Verlander goes for 14, Alcantara vs Mets again
By The Associated Press Houston ace Justin Verlander, who leads the major leagues in wins, takes a 13-3 record and 1.86 ERA into his start Friday…
Continue ReadingAP sources: Seahawks expected to sign Metcalf to extension
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign wide receiver DK Metcalf to a three-year contract…
Continue ReadingEmotional K.J. Wright steps away after 11-year NFL career
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Before he stepped to the podium, K.J. Wright was hopeful he’d be able to keep his emotions in…
Continue ReadingLance takes starting QB job for 49ers in stride
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The person perhaps most unfazed by San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan’s…
Continue ReadingChoi has 1-shot lead after 1st round of LPGA’s Scottish Open
AYRSHIRE, Scotland (AP) — LPGA Tour rookie Hye-Jin Choi shot an 8-under 64 to take a one-shot lead at the Scottish Open on a day of low scoring on…
Continue ReadingJackson says there could be ‘cutoff’ point for negotiations
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations are lingering into training camp, and the Baltimore…
Continue ReadingAdams leaves Seahawks to seek medical opinions on fingers
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without safety Jamal Adams for an unknown period after he left…
Continue ReadingFor Vikings, budding Cousins-O’Connell relationship is key
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins is getting to know a new head coach in his fifth season with the Minnesota…
Continue ReadingReport: Canada Soccer mishandled harassment allegations
TORONTO (AP) — A new report says Canada Soccer lacked oversight over its under-20 national team and mishandled sexual harassment allegations made…
Continue ReadingCooper catches on with Browns, quickly connects with Watson
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Wide receiver Amari Cooper has made a quick connection with Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.…
Continue ReadingBenintendi won’t say whether will get vaccinated with Yanks
By SCOTT ORGERA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Benintendi wouldn’t say whether he will get vaccinated for COVID-19 now that he’s with…
Continue ReadingFinau, Pendrith share Rocket Mortgage lead at 8-under 64
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tony Finau, coming off his third career victory on the PGA Tour, and Taylor Pendrith shared the…
Continue ReadingCastano hit on head by 104 mph liner in Marlins’ 7-6 win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Daniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104 mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano in the first inning of the Miami…
Continue ReadingQB Ryan challenges Colts to keep up with quick-paced tempo
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Matt Ryan has seen and done just about everything other than winning a Super Bowl in his…
Continue ReadingUnvaccinated Chafin misses Tigers’ series at Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — The Detroit Tigers put unvaccinated left-hander Andrew Chafin on the restricted list before the opener of a four-game series in…
Continue ReadingNewgarden cleared to practice at Indy after Iowa collapse
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden was cleared Thursday to practice at Indianapolis…
Continue ReadingIndyCar champ Palou declares he will be at McLaren in 2023
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The IndyCar drama surrounding reigning champion Alex Palou has taken another twist. He…
Continue ReadingTrump says Saudi-funded tour creates ‘gold rush’ for players
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says the Saudi-funded LIV Golf circuit has created a “gold rush” for players. Trump…
Continue ReadingMets’ Drew Smith goes on IL with strained right lat muscle
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets reliever Drew Smith has been put on the 15-day injured list because of a strained lat muscle in his right side. The…
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