Astros push winning streak to 11, roll past Nationals 6-1
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jose Altuve homered on the first pitch of the game, Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel also…
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Kreider scores late, Rangers edge Pens 5-3 to force Game 7
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider’s long slap shot bounced over Louis Domingue and into the net with 1:28 left and…
Continue ReadingPeterson’s bases-loaded walk lifts Brewers over Marlins 2-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jace Peterson walked against Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins…
Continue ReadingMoustakas, Drury power Reds to 8-2 victory over Pirates
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Moustakas homered twice and Brandon Drury drove in four runs to lead the resurgent…
Continue ReadingOgunbowale, Gray help Wings rally past Mystics, 94-86
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 27 points, Allisha Gray had 21 and the Dallas Wings overcame a 15-point second-quarter deficit to beat…
Continue ReadingBoudreau to return as coach of Canucks next season
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Bruce Boudreau will return as coach of the Vancouver Canucks next season after helping to turn the struggling…
Continue ReadingOffseason QB moves played big role in NFL schedule
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Tom Brady had just retired, Russell Wilson was in Seattle and the free-agent frenzy hadn’t even started when…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Canó joins Padres, Kershaw out, Kirby back home
By The Associated Press Robinson Canó has found another job in the majors, signing with San Diego less than a week after being released by the Mets.…
Continue ReadingPadres: No cancer found during Bob Melvin’s prostate surgery
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres say no cancer was found when manager Bob Melvin had prostate surgery this week. The team says Melvin is…
Continue ReadingPalmer shoots 62, joins lead at low-scoring Byron Nelson
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Ryan Palmer shot a 10-under 62 on Friday at the Byron Nelson for a share of the…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox place Giolito on COVID list, activate Vaughn
The Chicago White Sox placed ace Lucas Giolito on the COVID-19 injured list and activated outfielder Andrew Vaughn following a rehab assignment with…
Continue ReadingSlingsby’s Aussies aim for SailGP 3-peat, another $1M check
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer The Champagne showers from Team Australia’s Season 2 championship have barely dried and SailGP is already…
Continue ReadingCharlo, Castaño eager for undisputed 154-pound title rematch
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Jermell Charlo and Brian Castaño both fell agonizingly short of becoming the first…
Continue ReadingTraded back and forth, Ford learns to live out of suitcase
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Ford has learned to travel light — and quickly. Since the start of the season, the…
Continue ReadingBrittany Force breaks track marks in NHRA’s Virginia return
DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — Top Fuel points leader Brittany Force broke both ends of the track record at Virginia Motorsports Park in qualifying Friday…
Continue ReadingCeltics’ Robert Williams remains out for Game 6 vs. Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Boston forward/center Robert Williams missed his third straight game with an injured left knee as the Celtics tried to keep their…
Continue ReadingShannon Boxx heads into Soccer Hall of Fame as role model
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Shannon Boxx embraced the impact she could have on a younger generation even as she was redefining the role of a…
Continue ReadingPadres sign Robinson Canó, plan to use him off the bench
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The San Diego Padres have signed veteran second baseman Robinson Canó to a major league contract…
Continue ReadingAccountant avoids prison time in college admissions scandal
BOSTON (AP) — An accountant who worked for the consultant at the center of the college admissions bribery case has avoided prison. In Boston…
Continue ReadingChargers hoping Spiller can provide depth at running back
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are set with Austin Ekeler as their lead running back. Trying to…
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