Walton’s slam, Junis’ solid outing lead Giants past Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Donovan Walton hit a grand slam, Jakob Junis pitched six innings of one-run ball and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins…
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Nats catcher Ruiz ends 5-4 win over Reds with pickoff at 1st
CINCINNATI (AP) — Patrick Corbin pitched six effective innings, Josh Bell had a two-run double and catcher Kelbert Ruiz picked Nick Senzel off…
Continue ReadingBurger, Grandal key early RBIs, White Sox hold off Rays 6-5
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Burger had a key hit for the second consecutive day and the Chicago White Sox…
Continue ReadingSuwinski gets 3 hits, Pirates blank Diamondbacks 3-0
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Suwinski followed his game-winning homer a day earlier with three hits to help the Pittsburgh…
Continue ReadingColumbia eliminates Gonzaga 15-6, faces Va Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Andy Blake drove in three runs and five teammates drove in a pair and Columbia stayed alive in the Blacksburg Regional with…
Continue ReadingMaryland hits 5 HRs, eliminates Wake Forest 10-5 at regional
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Chris Alleyne hit a two-run home run in the Maryland’s six-run eighth inning and the Terrapins beat Wake Forest 10-5 to…
Continue ReadingGiménez’s 3-run HR propels Guardians past Orioles 3-2
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer, Zach Plesac had eight strikeouts over six innings and…
Continue ReadingGirona to play Tenerife for final promotion spot in Spain
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Girona has defeated Eibar in extra time in the semifinals of the Spanish league promotion playoffs.…
Continue ReadingPowers scores 27, help Lynx hold off Liberty 84-77
NEW YORK (AP) — Aerial Powers scored 27 points, Sylvia Fowles and Kayla McBride added 18 apiece and the Minnesota Lynx held off the New York…
Continue ReadingMcKennie, Johnson get starts for US in exhibition vs Uruguay
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Midfielder Weston McKennie made his first start for club and country since breaking a foot on Feb. 22 and Sean Johnson was…
Continue ReadingNo. 7 Louisville eliminates Oregon 8-5
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Cameron Masterman hit a two-run homer and Tate Kuehner shut the door and No. 12 overall seed Louisville stayed alive in the…
Continue ReadingYanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 Ms
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice…
Continue ReadingJersey worn by Kobe Bryant in rookie playoffs sold for $2.7M
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California auction house says a jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season has sold at auction for…
Continue ReadingFormer Green Bay Packers halfback Switzer dies at 89
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Veryl Switzer, the trailblazing former Green Bay Packers halfback who traded a career in the NFL for service as a lieutenant…
Continue ReadingBruins’ Bergeron wins Selke Trophy for record 5th time
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward for a…
Continue ReadingMcClaughry helps Arizona stay alive 7-5 over Canisius
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Leadoff hitter Nik McClaughry hit a three-run home run, No. 8 hitter Blake Paugh had a pair of solo shots and Arizona…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s World Cup quest ends with loss to Wales amid war
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Ukraine has missed out on qualifying for the World Cup after the war-disrupted team…
Continue ReadingRangers designate Willie Calhoun for assignment
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Willie Calhoun, the Texas Rangers’ primary acquisition in the 2017 deadline trade that sent Yu Darvish to the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingWales beats Ukraine to end 64-year wait for World Cup return
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale led Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years by beating…
Continue ReadingFrench Open glance: Nadal beats Ruud for 14th title in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to earn his 14th title at Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam trophy overall. Both add to…
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