Tempe votes to negotiate with Coyotes on new arena project
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe city council has voted to negotiate with the Arizona Coyotes on a proposed development of nearly $2 billion that…
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Japan and Brazil linked by soccer, baseball and immigration
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer OIZUMI, Japan (AP) — Brazilians will feel at home when Brazil plays Japan next week in Tokyo in a soccer game…
Continue ReadingPetty hits 3-run HR, Oklahoma State beats Arizona in WCWS
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Karli Petty hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and seventh-seeded Oklahoma State beat…
Continue ReadingJones, Bonner help Sun snap Aces’ winning streak at 7
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 20 points, DeWanna Bonner added 19 and the Connecticut Sun beat Las Vegas 97-90 on Thursday night to snap the…
Continue ReadingRangers acquire Morel for Abreu 3 days after pitcher DFA’ed
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have acquired minor league right-hander Yohanse Morel from the Kansas City Royals. The Rangers traded…
Continue ReadingD’Arnaud’s grand slam, 6 RBIs power Braves past Rockies 13-6
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud homered twice, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-high six runs as the…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Denver hires Josh Berlo as athletic director
DENVER (AP) — Josh Berlo has been hired as the University of Denver’s athletic director after serving as AD at the University of Minnesota,…
Continue ReadingBrewers rally for 4 runs in 9th inning to stun Padres 5-4
By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jace Peterson tied the score with a three-run triple in the ninth inning and slumping Andrew…
Continue ReadingWarriors collapse in 4th quarter to lose Game 1 of Finals
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The ball was moving, the shots were falling and the arena was rocking in a very familiar third…
Continue ReadingCeltics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Once Boston’s balanced roster of NBA Finals first-timers found a groove from long range,…
Continue ReadingSports minister orders forensic audit of Hockey Canada
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada’s sports minister ordered a forensic audit of Hockey Canada after the organization recently settled a lawsuit with…
Continue ReadingSchwindel, Contreras and Happ homer as Cubs top Cards 7-5
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Schwindel launched a long solo homer and doubled among his three hits and the Chicago Cubs…
Continue ReadingCastillo shines as Mariners edge Orioles 7-6 in 10 innings
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — On a night of baserunning mishaps and blown leads, Diego Castillo looked calm as could be in…
Continue ReadingFrancouz, Kadri lead Avs to 4-0 win over Oilers in Game 2
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadri had three assists in a 2:04 span in the second period, backup Pavel Francouz stopped 24…
Continue ReadingBills add experience, depth by signing receiver Tavon Austin
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have added experience and depth to an already crowded receiver group by…
Continue ReadingLugo, Lindsey lead Florida past Oregon State 7-1 in WCWS
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Natalie Lugo pitched six innings of scoreless relief and Cheyenne Lindsey went 3 for 3 to help…
Continue ReadingSilver says NBA likes ‘parity of opportunity’ for its teams
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Over the last three seasons, six franchises have reached the NBA Finals. The league has…
Continue ReadingRookie Ashcraft tosses another gem, Reds beat Nationals 8-1
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie Graham Ashcraft threw seven innings of one-run ball as the Cincinnati Reds beat the…
Continue ReadingMarlins’ Alcantara dominant again, shuts down Giants
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara allowed three hits in seven innings and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0. The 26-year-old…
Continue ReadingYankees’ Taillon loses perfecto in 8th on double off glove
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon lost his perfect game Thursday night when the Angels’ Jared Walsh led off the eighth inning…
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