Reynolds 3 HRs, 6 RBIs as Pirates snap skid, beat Nationals
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a career-high three homers and drove in six runs to lead the Pittsburgh…
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Lakers pick up options on Stanley Johnson, Wenyen Gabriel
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers exercised their team options for next season on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel. Johnson…
Continue ReadingLA Kings get Kevin Fiala in trade with Minnesota Wild
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have acquired high-scoring forward Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild in…
Continue ReadingAfter parade, work begins for Avs in bid to repeat as champs
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The city will celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup title with a parade through the streets…
Continue ReadingUFC star charged in shooting sues man over alleged molesting
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion accused of trying to kill the man he claims molested his 4-year-old…
Continue ReadingIcons Series unites 24 pro athletes for Ryder Cup-type golf
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — For those tired of the dispute between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series,…
Continue Reading3-on-3 hockey league launches, could be step toward Olympics
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Hockey is not on summer vacation even after the Colorado Avalanche dethroned the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the…
Continue ReadingChallenge accepted: Richardson steps in as Blackhawks coach
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Luke Richardson says he likes a challenge. Good thing, because he’s got a big one ahead of him.…
Continue ReadingJudge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A’s 5-3
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankees’ major league-best 24th…
Continue ReadingRaducanu says there’s no pressure despite Wimbledon exit
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Emma Raducanu says she’s not feeling any pressure. Raducanu won the U.S. Open last year…
Continue ReadingVerlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason…
Continue ReadingRonaldo lawyers seek $626K from woman’s lawyer in Vegas case
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo wants a U.S. judge to order a woman’s lawyer to pay the international soccer…
Continue ReadingFrom the court to the stage: Stephen Curry to host ESPYs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off helping the Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship, Stephen Curry will host The ESPYS honoring the past…
Continue ReadingLeach signs 2-year contract extension with Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Mike Leach has signed a two-year contract extension through 2025 after leading the Bulldogs to…
Continue ReadingClippers and Blazers to play preseason game in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — The NBA is returning to Seattle — for the preseason, that is. The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers will play a…
Continue ReadingAstros’ Álvarez, Peña hurt in collision chasing Mets popup
NEW YORK (AP) — Houston left fielder Yordan Álvarez and shortstop Jeremy Peña were hurt when they collided in the eighth inning of a game against…
Continue ReadingLukaku completes return to Inter on loan from Chelsea
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Romelu Lukaku will again be looking to revive his career back in Italy after completing a…
Continue ReadingPegula almost didn’t go to Wimbledon; now she eyes 3rd round
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — American tennis player Jessica Pegula almost did not go to Wimbledon this year.…
Continue ReadingNew European soccer clubs’ group gives voice to less wealthy
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A new group for European clubs feeling isolated in soccer politics dominated by wealthy rivals has…
Continue ReadingParker’s 25 points, 11 rebounds lead Chicago past Sun 91-83
CHICAGO (AP) — Candace Parker had a season-high 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and Chicago beat the…
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