Plum, Wilson lead Las Vegas to 107-101 win over New York
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 27 points and A’ja Wilson added 23 to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the…
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NBA stiffens take foul penalty, will keep play-in tournament
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has completed the process of changing the transition take foul rule, ending years of…
Continue ReadingRed Sox 2B Story hit in hand while swinging, leaves game
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story left a game at Tampa Bay after being hit by a ball in the hand while…
Continue ReadingSuspect charged in LA assault of Olympic volleyball player
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California prosecutors say a man with a criminal history has been charged with assaulting a former Olympic volleyball player…
Continue ReadingIndyCar champ Palou says he’s leaving Ganassi for McLaren
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Defending IndyCar champion Alex Palou says he’s leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after this season. His announcement came…
Continue ReadingRays MLB-high 16 players on injured list after Fleming hurt
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays’ injured list increased to a major league-high 16 when left-hander Josh Fleming was placed on the…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Ohtani vs Javier, Gonsolin undefeated
By The Associated Press Shohei Ohtani makes his final start before heading to the All-Star Game and hopes to lead Los Angeles to a better result…
Continue ReadingAll-Stars Rodón, Martinez, Cooper in; Hader, Harper out
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco left-hander Carlos Rodón, Boston designated hitter J.D. Martinez and Miami first baseman Garrett Cooper have been…
Continue ReadingPelicans 2nd-rounder Liddell diagnosed with torn right ACL
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans say second-round draft choice E.J. Liddell has been diagnosed with torn knee ligaments that will keep…
Continue ReadingShane Wright moves past draft slide, looks ahead with Kraken
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — In the days after his unexpected draft night slide, Shane Wright’s phone lit up with a constant…
Continue ReadingDuncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Duncan Keith is retiring after 17 seasons in the NHL, three Stanley Cups and two Norris Trophy awards as the league’s…
Continue ReadingRooney hopes to improve D.C. United, take next step as coach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne Rooney hopes taking over as D.C. United coach helps turn the struggling MLS team around and advances his managerial career.…
Continue ReadingPhillies’ Thomson first Canadian to manage in home country
TORONTO (AP) — Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson became the first Canadian to manage a major league game in his home country when he led the Phillies…
Continue ReadingStewart scores 15 in 2nd half, Storm beat Wings 83-74
SEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 15 of her 19 points in the second half and Ezi Magbegor had 13 points to help the Seattle Storm beat the…
Continue ReadingScotty Bowman moves on from job as Blackhawks adviser
By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers Scotty Bowman says he no longer works for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hockey Hall of Famer who won…
Continue ReadingBrogdon, Gallinari willing to sacrifice to help Celtics
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari both know what it’s like to get close to winning an NBA…
Continue ReadingJudge says blood test results can be used in Ruggs’ DUI case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge has ruled that results of a blood-alcohol test taken from former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III can be…
Continue ReadingTexas Tech plans $200M football stadium, facilities project
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech is planning a $200 million project consisting of new four-story building in the south end zone that will include…
Continue ReadingLeBron critical on his show of US efforts to get Griner home
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is publicly criticizing the United States’ handling of WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner’s case in…
Continue ReadingHouse committee accepts Snyder’s offer to testify virtually
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has accepted an offer for Washington…
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