Souza, known for catch to preserve no-hitter, is retiring
SEATTLE (AP) — Outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has announced his retirement after playing parts of eight major league seasons. Known best for his…
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Manfred prefers Tampa to St Pete for Rays but many factors
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred’s preferred location for a new Rays ballpark would be on…
Continue ReadingManfred says Oakland A’s need ballpark deal ‘quickly’
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the Oakland Athletics need to quickly reach a binding…
Continue ReadingJudge dismisses suit vs. Wisconsin over Cephus reinstatement
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging the University of Wisconsin System reinstated former Badgers receiver Quintez…
Continue ReadingNASCAR to hit the streets of Chicago with downtown race
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — NASCAR has added its first street course to the Cup schedule with a planned 2023 race through downtown…
Continue ReadingWins for Alcaraz, Kontaveit in 1st round at Hamburg Open
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Top-seeded players Carlos Alcaraz and Anett Kontaveit have won their first-round matches at the Hamburg European Open. The…
Continue ReadingSerge Ibaka staying with Bucks; agrees to terms on deal
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Serge Ibaka is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks announced Tuesday that they have re-signed the 32-year-old center, who…
Continue ReadingBayern Munich signs defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus for 67 million euros ($68.6 million) on a five-year…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Aces have found winning ways again under Hammon
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The All-Star break came at a good time for the Las Vegas Aces and since play resumed they’ve been on a…
Continue ReadingCaster Semenya is back, so is her sport’s thorniest problem
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Champion runner Caster Semenya heads into this year’s world championships…
Continue ReadingThomas helps short-handed Sun beat Liberty 82-63
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Brionna Jones tied a season-high with 21 points, Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a…
Continue ReadingTrevisan out with injury, Putintseva advances in Palermo
PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Top-seeded Martina Trevisan has withdrawn from the Palermo Ladies Open because of a back injury but No. 2 seed Yulia…
Continue ReadingDevils, goalie Vitek Vanecek agree to $10.2M, 3-year deal
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The New Jersey Devils have avoided arbitration with Vitek Vanecek and agreed to terms with the goaltender on a…
Continue ReadingAmerican defender Shaq Moore joins Nashville from Tenerife
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — American right back Shaq Moore was acquired by Nashville of Major League Soccer and agreed to a contract through the 2025…
Continue ReadingAmerican keeper Steffen loaned to 2nd-tier Middlesbrough
By The Associated Press American goalkeeper Zack Steffen was loaned from Manchester City to second-tier Middlesbrough for the 2022-23 season, a move…
Continue ReadingHoule takes emotional Tour stage win, Vingegaard keeps lead
FOIX, France (AP) — Canadian cyclist Hugo Houle claimed an emotional first-ever grand tour stage victory as Jonas Vingegaard stayed in the overall…
Continue ReadingYoung, Theegala lead a strong class of PGA Tour rookies
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — This is turning out to be a strong group of rookies on the PGA Tour, including three…
Continue ReadingLPGA, PGA Tour Champions stage majors in France and Scotland
By The Associated Press The men’s final golf major of the year is over, and now it’s time for two more majors. The LPGA Tour plays its…
Continue ReadingBiden order aims to punish captors of Americans held abroad
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order designed to impose sanctions on criminals,…
Continue ReadingDelayed Asian Games rescheduled to start in September 2023
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — The Olympic Council of Asia has rescheduled the delayed Asian Games to start on Sept. 23 next year in Hangzhou. The 19th edition…
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