Alo’s 2 HRs lead Oklahoma past UCLA, into WCWS finals
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jocelyn Alo hit two homers, including a grand slam, and No. 1 seed Oklahoma beat No. 5 UCLA…
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Sonego defeats Paire, Bonzi shocks Lopez at Stuttgart Open
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Sixth-seeded Lorenzo Sonego has recovered from a slow start to defeat Benoit Paire 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the…
Continue ReadingRiley enters offseason looking for ways to improve Heat
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Pat Riley is in his usual place entering the offseason. If there’s a way to make the Miami Heat better, he’s…
Continue ReadingNBA Finals, season on schedule thanks to replacement players
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA commissioner pondered pausing this season when the virus numbers were at their worst for many teams.…
Continue ReadingPierson back to Texas Tech as coach after long WNBA career
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Plenette Pierson is returning to Texas Tech to be an assistant coach at her alma mater after playing or coaching in the WNBA…
Continue ReadingHamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreck
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Denny Hamlin posted a clip on Twitter late Sunday that essentially mashed up his beef with…
Continue ReadingBrowns’ Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
By JUAN A. LOZANO and TOM WITHERS Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A 24th woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland…
Continue ReadingÁlvarez, Astros finalize $115M, 6-year deal through 2028
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Outfielder Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros finalized a $115 million, six-year contract…
Continue ReadingEthereal Road, Howling Time will not run in Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — The projected field for the Belmont Stakes is down to eight after two withdrawals the day before the post position draw. Neither…
Continue ReadingUnder new management: Can weekend sweep stop Phillies swoon?
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Los Angeles Angels and enter a pivotal stretch to revive…
Continue ReadingPhelps, Vonn among those heading to US Olympic & Para Hall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Lindsey Vonn, Michelle Kwan, Mia Hamm, Billie Jean King and the late Pat Summitt are among the nine individual women…
Continue ReadingJack Nicklaus to become honorary citizen of St. Andrews
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jack Nicklaus is returning to St. Andrews in July to become an honorary citizen. And this time…
Continue ReadingSon scores as South Korea beats Chile 2-0 in friendly
DAEJEON, South Korea (AP) — Son Heung-min has marked his 100th international appearance with a goal to help give South Korea a 2-0 win over 10-man…
Continue ReadingBlatter, Platini finally going to court in FIFA fraud trial
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini’s 11-day trial on charges of defrauding soccer governing body…
Continue ReadingNeymar nets penalty as Brazil beats Japan 1-0 in friendly
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Brazil has defeated Japan 1-0 in a friendly thanks to a penalty by Neymar in the 77th minute after he…
Continue ReadingFinal case tied to college bribery scandal heads to trial
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A father accused of bribing a Georgetown University tennis coach to help get his daughter…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff’s ranking to career-high 13th; Nadal up to 4th
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — American teenager Coco Gauff has moved up to a career-best No. 13 in the WTA rankings after her…
Continue ReadingSapporo rejects holding referendum over bidding for Olympics
By YURI KAGEYAMA and STEPHEN WADE Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s northern city of Sapporo has rejected holding a referendum to give voters…
Continue ReadingAuburn-UCLA regional title game suspended by lightning
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The championship game of the Auburn Regional has been suspended due to lightning and will resume Monday. Auburn had a 9-0 lead…
Continue ReadingStanford stays alive with 8-4 victory over Texas State
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Carter Graham hit two home runs, Drew Bowser hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the seventh inning and No. 2 overall seed…
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