Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman’s 2-run double keys 2-1 win
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman hit a two RBI double early and the Houston Astros held on for a 2-1 win over the New…
Continue ReadingAP National Sports
JT Poston shoots 62, leads John Deere Classic by 2 strokes
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — J.T. Poston shot a 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic. Coming off a…
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Houser leaves start against Pirates in third inning
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser left a game against Pittsburgh with right elbow tightness in the third inning. After…
Continue ReadingGrizzlies’ Jackson Jr. out up to 6 months with hurt foot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. will be sidelined up to six months after having surgery to repair a stress…
Continue Reading5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just…
Continue ReadingAstros’ Tucker tries to steal home amid PitchCom malfunction
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Kyle Tucker was thrown out when he tried to steal home while New York Yankees starter…
Continue ReadingMariners J.P. Crawford begins serving suspension for brawl
SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford had his suspension stemming from last weekend’s brawl with the Los Angeles Angels reduced…
Continue ReadingFordham parts ways with women’s basketball coach Gaitley
NEW YORK (AP) — Fordham has parted ways with women’s basketball coach Stephanie Gaitley the school announced. Gaitley took over the program in…
Continue ReadingAP Sources: NFL adamant on indefinite suspension for Watson
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday with the NFL adamant about an indefinite suspension…
Continue ReadingAaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr. elected MLB All-Star starters
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected Thursday to start in the July 19…
Continue ReadingNets acquire Royce O’Neale from Jazz for 23 first-round pick
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have acquired forward Royce O’Neale from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a conditional 2023 first-round draft…
Continue ReadingAgency clears way for Oakland Athletics $12B ballpark plan
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California agency has cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to move forward with a…
Continue ReadingRed Wings hire Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as coach
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have hired two-time Stanley Cup-winning assistant Derek Lalonde as coach after a lengthy search process.…
Continue ReadingParade of champs: Avs live it up as they celebrate Cup title
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The parade through the streets of Denver to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title…
Continue ReadingAP source: Jokic, Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract…
Continue ReadingBeal agrees to 5-year, $251M contact with Washington
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards have agreed on a five-year contract that could pay him as much as $251…
Continue ReadingUS government distributes $92M for soccer corruption victims
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has distributed about $92 million in additional compensation from money forfeited by convicted…
Continue ReadingPSG signs midfielder Vitinha from Porto on 5-year deal
PARIS (AP) — French champion Paris Saint-Germain has made its first signing of the offseason by bringing in midfielder Vitinha from Portuguese side…
Continue ReadingGiménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the…
Continue ReadingBoulter overcomes loss of grandmother to win at Wimbledon
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Katie Boulter was back on the grass at Wimbledon two days after the death of her…
Continue Reading