LEADING OFF: Gibson dealt Cards again, Gray area in Texas
By The Associated Press The last time Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson faced the St. Louis Cardinals, they hit four consecutive home…
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Svensson holds first-round lead at Barbasol Championship
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Adam Svensson had two eagles in a 10-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the PGA Tour’s Barbasol…
Continue ReadingCanadiens take Juraj Slafkovsky with top pick in NHL draft
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have selected Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky with the first pick in the…
Continue ReadingHall homers, drives in 2, Phillies take series from Nats
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Darick Hall homered, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the…
Continue ReadingPac-12 facing uncertain future after losses to Big Ten
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer The Pac-12 can make a case as the most successful conference in collegiate athletics, amassing more than 500 NCAA…
Continue ReadingBears WR Moore arrested on drug, weapons charges in Texas
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears receiver David Moore was arrested on drug and weapons charges in his hometown of Gainesville, Texas, last weekend.…
Continue ReadingFormer Beavers Payton, Eubanks reunited with Trail Blazers
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A little more than six years ago, guard Gary Payton II and forward Drew Eubanks were…
Continue ReadingMets’ Bassitt says MLB should ‘stop testing’ for COVID-19
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt says he “probably won’t” inform team and Major League…
Continue ReadingRaiders’ Morgan is NFL’s first Black female team president
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have introduced a former Nevada gambling regulator as the franchise’s new…
Continue ReadingCyclist murder suspect moved around Costa Rica before arrest
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The suspect in the killing of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in Texas tried to change…
Continue ReadingSons of Al Leiter, Dusty Baker on Futures Game rosters
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter and Washington Nationals second baseman Darren Baker are among the prospects on the rosters for…
Continue ReadingMiami to host next year’s World Baseball Classic final
NEW YORK (AP) — The Miami Marlins will host the semifinals and final of next year’s World Baseball Classic, which will be played for the first…
Continue ReadingMike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren among 54 Hall semifinalists
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Super Bowl-winning coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren are among 54 seniors, coaches and contributors named as…
Continue ReadingCommanders owner Dan Snyder, House committee at odds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dan Snyder’s attorney told the Committee on Oversight and Reform the Washington Commanders’ owner is willing to testify by…
Continue ReadingVerlander earns 11th win, leading Astros past Royals 5-2
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander got his 11th win, Yordan Alvarez hit his 26th homer and the Houston Astros beat…
Continue ReadingAlex Cejka shoots 64, leads Senior Players Championship
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Alex Cejka birdied two of the final three holes for a 6-under 64 and a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Bridgestone Senior…
Continue ReadingNorway routs Northern Ireland 4-1 to open women’s Euros bid
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Northern Ireland was outclassed in its major tournament debut as Norway earned a comprehensive 4-1 victory in their…
Continue ReadingIndia, Drury key rally, Reds beat Pirates 5-1 to split DH
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India hit a go-ahead single, Brandon Drury added a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks begin dismantling, trade DeBrincat and Dach
By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers The long-anticipated dismantling of the Chicago Blackhawks’ roster has begun with the team…
Continue ReadingDefending Big 12 champ Baylor tabbed preseason favorite
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Media who cover the Big 12 have tabbed defending champion Baylor as the preseason favorite to win the conference football…
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