LEADING OFF: Yankees-Astros play 1-game series in Houston
By The Associated Press The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid…
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Italian veteran Chiellini excited to join young LAFC roster
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgio Chiellini is hoping that Los Angeles FC’s young roster can help him at least partially…
Continue ReadingHost Saint John wins Memorial Cup junior hockey title
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick (AP) — Vincent Sevigny and Cam MacDonald scored early and the host Saint John Sea Dogs won the Memorial Cup, beating the…
Continue ReadingJulio Rodríguez hits 12th HR as Mariners topple Orioles 9-3
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez claimed not taking a peek at where his 12th home run of the season finally came to…
Continue ReadingClevinger 1-hit ball for 6 innings, Padres beat Diamondbacks
By JACK SOMMERS Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Clevinger outpitched Madison Bumgarner by throwing one-hit ball for six innings in his longest…
Continue ReadingEmoni Bates says he’s transferring to hometown E. Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — One of the top recruits in the 2021 men’s basketball recruiting class says he’s transferring from Memphis to…
Continue ReadingNFL inisists on indefinite suspension at Watson hearing
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL and Deshaun Watson’s legal team presented their arguments before a disciplinary officer for a second…
Continue ReadingSept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — LIV Golf’s first U.S. event was set to begin Thursday, with a group of survivors…
Continue ReadingStolen Olympic gold medal found in Southern California
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a stolen Olympic gold medal belonging to a member of the 2020 U.S. Women’s Volleyball Team has been found…
Continue ReadingHaase’s two-run HR allows Tigers to hold off Giants 3-2
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Eric Haase hit a two-run homer to break a 1-all tie in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers…
Continue ReadingTwins sparkplug Luis Arraez rises to top of batting race
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona predicted Luis Arraez would one day win a batting title when…
Continue ReadingThree early Harlem Globetrotter alums get Hall of Fame call
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (AP) — Harlem Globetrotters alums Inman Jackson, Wyatt “Sonny” Boswell and Albert “Runt” Pullins will be inducted into…
Continue ReadingAP source: Harden declines $47M option with Philadelphia
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer James Harden is taking less with hopes the Philadelphia 76ers can do more. A person familiar with the situation…
Continue ReadingJoshua ‘desperate’ to become world heavyweight champ again
LONDON (AP) — Boxer Anthony Joshua says he is “desperate” to become world heavyweight champion again when he faces Oleksandr Usyk in their…
Continue Reading6 months’ home confinement for ex-USC coach in college scam
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A former University of Southern California soccer coach who took bribes in exchange for…
Continue ReadingPhils: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper had successful surgery to repair his broken left thumb, but there is no timetable for his return.…
Continue ReadingGreinke sharp in 500th career start, Royals beat Rangers 2-1
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Greinke allowed just one run on four hits, helping the Kansas City Royals avoid a…
Continue ReadingTellez’s 2 HRs, Davis’ super catch send Brewers over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rowdy Tellez hit two home runs and Milwaukee center fielder Jonathan Davis made a spectacular catch, sending the…
Continue ReadingNBA free agency opens Thursday, starting deal-making season
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Let the talking begin. The trading, too, and eventually the signing. Free agency officially opens Thursday in…
Continue ReadingDone deal: Celtics’ Hardy takes over as Jazz’s new coach
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer As the Utah Jazz spent time talking to candidates to become their next coach, Will Hardy quickly rose to the top…
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