Arenado homers twice, Cardinals beat Mets 8-7 to take series
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit two homers Sunday, including a tiebreaking shot in the ninth inning that lifted…
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Spain wins Nations League final as Unai Simon saves two Croatia penalties in shootout
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Goalkeeper Unai Simon has saved two shots in a penalty shootout to help Spain break…
Continue ReadingBradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bradley Beal is being traded to Phoenix, where he will form a new power trio alongside Kevin Durant and Devin…
Continue ReadingReds score 3 in 10th to get 9-7 win over Astros, extend winning streak to 8
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Elly De La Cruz and Jake Fraley both drove in runs in a three-run 10th that lifted the…
Continue ReadingBraves cut Charlie Culberson before infielder’s father was to throw 1st pitch
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have designated infielder Charlie Culberson for assignment before his father was set to throw out a ceremonial…
Continue ReadingDelle Donne scores 20 points, Sykes adds 16 as Mystics beat Sky 77-69
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Delle Donne scored 20 points, Brittney Sykes added 16 points and three steals and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago…
Continue ReadingStoutenborough and 2 relievers stymie Virginia offense to keep TCU alive in the CWS with a 4-3 win
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Sam Stoutenborough and two relievers limited Virginia to five hits and Cole Fontenelle drove in…
Continue ReadingTorkelson, Carpenter homer as Tigers beat Twins 6-4 to take 3 of 4 in the series
By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter hit back-to-back homers during Detroit’s five-run fifth…
Continue ReadingRed Sox win 4-1, 6-2 to sweep Yankees in doubleheader and series
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo scored on a catcher’s interference to break a fourth-inning tie and then scored again…
Continue ReadingTapia nearly hits grand slam, Brewers rally to hand Pirates 6th straight loss 5-2
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Raimel Tapia’s sacrifice fly to deep center put Milwaukee ahead in a four-run eighth inning for…
Continue ReadingEddie Rosario homers twice, knocks in 6 as Braves thump Rockies 14-6
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Eddie Rosario homered twice and drove in six runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping…
Continue ReadingOhtani, Trout homer to lead Angels past Royals 5-2
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout hit back-to-back home runs to help the Los Angeles Angels…
Continue ReadingLights go out at Chase Field, leading to 15-minute delay between Diamondbacks, Guardians
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks say a downtown power surge in Phoenix led to a 15-minute delay after…
Continue ReadingMarlins finish sweep of Nationals 4-2, move 10 over .500 for first time since 2011
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep, defeating the Washington Nationals 4-2 to…
Continue ReadingVerstappen ties Senna in F1 wins as Red Bull collects its 100th victory
MONTREAL (AP) — Max Verstappen tied the late Ayrton Senna for career victories and Red Bull won its 100th Formula One race as the Dutchman extended…
Continue ReadingFrazier, Mateo help Baltimore Orioles rally for 6-3 win against Chicago Cubs
By PATRICK ROSE Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Frazier and Jorge Mateo each hit an RBI single during Baltimore’s three-run sixth inning,…
Continue ReadingPalou continues hot streak, extends his IndyCar points lead by winning at Road America
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Alex Palou built on his commanding lead in the IndyCar points standings by winning at…
Continue ReadingNigeria qualifies for African Cup, Tanzania’s ball boys ejected for interfering with play
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer Nigeria has qualified for next year’s African Cup of Nations by beating Sierra Leone 3-2 with a winning goal in…
Continue ReadingTour de Suisse winner Skjelmose dedicates title to Mäder, who died Friday after crashing
ABTWIL, Switzerland (AP) — Mattias Skjelmose dedicated his race victory in the Tour de Suisse to Swiss rider Gino Mäder, who died Friday from…
Continue ReadingPete Alonso, the NL home run leader, makes speedy return to Mets after wrist injury
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — National League home run leader Pete Alonso has returned to the New York Mets’ lineup against…
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