Clayton Kershaw soaks in All-Star start at Dodger Stadium
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw’s news conference after his first All-Star Game start was nearly over when…
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For Ukrainian high jumper, world silver feels like gold
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The second-place finish at world championships was beside the point for Ukraine’s best…
Continue ReadingWightman wins 1500 on night filled with surprises at worlds
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The look of disbelief on British 1,500-meter champion Jake Wightman’s face as he crossed…
Continue ReadingHornets forward Bridges facing 3 domestic violence charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges in Southern California after being…
Continue ReadingHaji Wright transfers to Antalyaspor, gets 3-year deal
By The Associated Press American forward Haji Wright is staying with Turkey’s Antalyaspor, agreeing to a three-year contract. The 24-year-old from…
Continue ReadingMets’ deGrom sim game delayed amid mild shoulder soreness
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has pushed back a simulated game after experiencing muscle soreness in his right shoulder. The Mets…
Continue ReadingRachel Robinson honored on 100th birthday at All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball’s All-Stars gathered on the field before the game at Dodger Stadium to honor Rachel Robinson on her 100th birthday.…
Continue ReadingManfred defends treatment of minor leaguers, presses Oakland
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the sport’s treatment of minor leaguers,…
Continue ReadingOrioles draft 7-foot pitcher, would be tallest ever in MLB
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles selected 7-foot left-hander Jared Beck from Saint Leo University with the first pick in Round 13 of…
Continue ReadingNew obstacle in steeplechase: a cameraman
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A new obstacle appeared out of nowhere on the steeplechase course at world championships. A cameraman. Trying to get a great…
Continue ReadingPlayers concerned about MLB’s deals with gambling companies
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of the baseball players’ association is worried about the sport’s increased…
Continue ReadingMLB moving ahead with uniform ads for 2023
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball is moving ahead with plans for advertising on uniforms next season. The…
Continue ReadingIf All-Star Game decided by HR derby, final score stays same
LOS ANGELES (AP) — So let’s say the All-Star Game is tied 3-all after nine innings. Then it goes to that new Home Run Derby tiebreaker, where…
Continue ReadingBarcelona’s deal for Lewandowski could surpass $50 million
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says the fee to acquire striker Robert Lewandowski could reach 50 million euros. The Spanish club says it will…
Continue ReadingManfred says MLB not able to allow Cuban defectors at WBC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball says it is unable to let former and current major leaguers who defected from Cuba play for their nation in…
Continue ReadingNats sale exploration remains in early stage, Manfred says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The exploration of the sale of the Washington Nationals by the Lerner family remains in the early stages. The family, which has…
Continue ReadingTony Clark appears likely to stay on as baseball union head
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Clark appears likely to stay on as head of the baseball players’ association. Clark…
Continue ReadingSlovak defenseman Andrej Sekera, 36, announces retirement
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Andrej Sekera has announced his retirement after almost two decades in the NHL. The 36-year-old Slovak defenseman played the…
Continue ReadingManfred rejects that minor leaguers not paid living wage
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is defending the sport’s treatment of minor leaguers,…
Continue ReadingSaban: Alabama players topped $3 million in NIL money
ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Saban has been vocal about his issues with the status quo in name, image and likeness deals and their use in recruiting. But…
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