Florida locks up spot in the College World Series finals with a 3-2 win over TCU
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Cade Kurland’s ninth-inning infield single drove in the tiebreaking run and Florida claimed a spot in the College…
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NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers, AP source says
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets struck a deal with Indiana to acquire a first-round round pick in the…
Continue ReadingBregman has 3 hits to help Houston Astros outlast New York Mets 10-8 to win 3-game series
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman had three hits and Yainer Diaz and Chas McCormick both hit two-run homers to help…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas man jailed, accused of threatening mass violence at Stanley Cup victory parade
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Judges in Las Vegas ordered a man accused of threatening mass violence at last weekend’s…
Continue ReadingYoung scores 23, Aces ease by the short-handed Mercury 99-79
PHOENIX (AP) — Jackie Young made a career-high five 3-pointers and scored 23 points, A’ja Wilson secured her seventh double-double of the season…
Continue ReadingRose Zhang seeking to follow win in her pro debut with a major at the Women’s PGA Championship
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Rose Zhang turned professional with many expecting great things and she didn’t…
Continue ReadingGallen goes 7 strong innings and picks up his 9th win as Diamondbacks down Brewers 5-1
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched seven strong innings for his ninth win and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated…
Continue ReadingMLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age
DENVER (AP) — Seventeen former Major League Baseball scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age sued the league, its teams…
Continue ReadingHealthy Delle Donne contributing on both offense and defense during Mystics’ strong start
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Delle Donne has missed only one game so far this season. The two-time WNBA MVP is…
Continue ReadingAmile Jefferson leaving Duke to become Boston Celtics assistant, AP source says
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke assistant coach Amile Jefferson is leaving the Blue Devils to become an assistant with the NBA’s Boston…
Continue ReadingFraley’s homer sends the Reds to their 11th straight win, their longest streak in 66 years
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jake Fraley hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds extended their majors-best winning…
Continue ReadingHendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the…
Continue ReadingWho’s No. 2? Kupchak says Hornets likely to keep that pick in NBA draft
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer The Charlotte Hornets are leaning toward keeping the pivotal No. 2 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft. General…
Continue ReadingJeff Walz and Louisville women are moving forward after Hailey Van Lith’s transfer to LSU
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jeff Walz is excited about who’s on his new-look roster and appreciative of the notable…
Continue ReadingZack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th career hit and the Detroit…
Continue ReadingFrank Vogel and Suns announce coaching staff including Kevin Young and David Fizdale
PHOENIX (AP) — New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel announced his coaching staff for the coming season, which includes associate head coach Kevin…
Continue ReadingChapman homers and Gausman throws 6 solid innings as Blue Jays beat Marlins 6-3
MIAMI (AP) — Matt Chapman homered and doubled, Kevin Gausman pitched six-plus innings of three-run ball and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami…
Continue ReadingBradley goes 6 strong innings and Rays beat Orioles 7-2 to split 2-game series
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Taj Bradley allowed one run over a career-high six innings, Randy Arozarena and…
Continue ReadingNationals place Victor Robles on IL, a day after his tiff with a teammate in the dugout
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have placed center fielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list with…
Continue ReadingIOC warns Afghanistan about Paris Olympics status over denying sports to women and girls
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics was put in question Wednesday by the…
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