Clevinger, 2 relievers lead Padres past Phillies 3-0
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mike Clevinger tossed one-hit ball over five shutout innings and the San Diego Padres beat the…
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Reds blow lead, hit into 5 double plays and edge Guardians
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Moustakas drew the third straight walk in the 10th inning by Cleveland reliever Nick Sandlin…
Continue ReadingBonner scores 16 in debut as Sun beats Liberty 92-65
NEW YORK (AP) — DeWanna Bonner made her season debut for Connecticut and scored 12 of her 16 points in the decisive first half and the Sun beat the…
Continue ReadingBerríos sharp as Jays blank Mariners behind Springer triple
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos and two relievers combined on a six-hitter, George Springer provided all the offense…
Continue ReadingMets’ Brandon Nimmo leaves game after fouling ball off knee
Mets leadoff man Brandon Nimmo is day to day with a bruised right quadriceps after fouling a ball off his right leg and leaving New York’s game…
Continue ReadingKiermaier, Phillips, Arozarena homer, Rays beat Tigers 8-1
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier, Brett Phillips and Randy Arozarena each homered and drove in two…
Continue ReadingHoward scores 19 as Dream beat Fever, again, 101-79
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 19 points, Cheyenne Parker added 17 and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 101-79. Erica Wheeler had…
Continue ReadingMagic Moment: Orlando wins lottery, lands No. 1 pick
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Orlando Magic won the NBA draft lottery and landed the No. 1 overall pick for the first time…
Continue ReadingState Dept pushing to see Griner; NBA Commissioner weighs in
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner…
Continue ReadingBears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have brought in numerous new faces on offense, but none of the most…
Continue ReadingDeer District shootings leave Milwaukee leaders at the brink
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press Milwaukee’s mayor and police chief are pleading with citizens and lawmakers to help address ongoing gun violence…
Continue ReadingPackers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers may rely on a different formula than usual as they chase their…
Continue ReadingNielsen list illustrates power of franchises for networks
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With the broadcast television season winding down and most scripted series about to go into…
Continue ReadingLouisiana bill limiting trans athletes nears governor’s desk
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press A bill to keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women’s and girls’…
Continue ReadingLeafs staying the course after another 1st-round loss
TORONTO (AP) — Brendan Shanahan got his housekeeping out of the way quickly. In the wake of another playoff failure, the president of the Toronto…
Continue ReadingINDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato shot to the top of the speed chart late…
Continue ReadingCastroneves starts record Indy 500 quest with ‘perfect’ car
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves started his historic quest just the way…
Continue ReadingTurner powers Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Diamondbacks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edwin Rios hit a three-run homer during a six-run second inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased another early deficit in a…
Continue ReadingJimmie Johnson feels ‘at home’ in Indy 500 preparations
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson felt at home making his way around Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the…
Continue ReadingVikings get big pass-rush boost with Hunter’s healthy return
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Danielle Hunter is in reinvention mode this year with the Minnesota Vikings. He became…
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