LEADING OFF: Brewers starting to bash, Scherzer’s roll
By The Associated Press Milwaukee’s Willy Adames is powering a Brewers surge with seven homers in his past 10 games, including two during a 10-5…
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Mariners send young RHP Matt Brash to Triple-A, move to ‘pen
SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners optioned young right-handed starter Matt Brash to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, with the plan to transition him to a…
Continue ReadingAP source: Mike D’Antoni among Hornets coaching candidates
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have begun their search for a head coach, asking permission to speak…
Continue ReadingChris Mueller returns to MLS from Scotland with Chicago Fire
CHICAGO (AP) — American winger Chris Mueller is returning to Major League Soccer after just one-half of a season in Scotland, joining the Chicago…
Continue ReadingHampson, Rodgers, Grichuk hit HRs, Rockies beat Nats 9-7
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Garrett Hampson and Brendan Rodgers each hit three-run home runs for the Colorado Rockies in a…
Continue ReadingNadal gives edge to Alcaraz in Madrid Open showdown
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal is downplaying his chances in his much anticipated Madrid Open quarterfinal against…
Continue ReadingLA Kings build another contender 8 years after raising Cup
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings raised the Stanley Cup for the second time in June 2014. The…
Continue ReadingPlayoff physicality creeps into crease to impact goaltenders
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The physicality of the NHL playoffs is creeping into the crease. Goaltenders typically move without concern of being…
Continue ReadingHaas hopes rebound from worst in F1 helps American growth
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Most Americans know Haas as the worst team in Formula One. But that was before the…
Continue ReadingAlabama transfer opens up about mental health struggle
By The Associated Press Alabama freshman offensive lineman Dayne Shor has entered the transfer portal, citing mental health issues. Shor issued a…
Continue ReadingThe Final One: Mourinho leads Roma to his 5th European final
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — José Mourinho has reached his fifth European final. The outspoken Portuguese coach guided Roma to a…
Continue ReadingAs leaders lobby, NCAA searches for ways to rein in boosters
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — College sports leaders visited Capitol Hill, asking lawmakers to consider…
Continue ReadingFrankfurt sets up Europa League final vs. Rangers
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Eintracht Frankfurt reached its first European final in 42 years by knocking West Ham out of the Europa League on…
Continue ReadingTwins’ Baldelli, Arraez, Bundy test positive for COVID-19
BALTIMORE (AP) — Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and second baseman Luis Arraez are out for the team’s game at Baltimore after testing…
Continue ReadingHalifax & Moncton to host world junior hockey tournament
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick, will host the world junior hockey championship in December and January, a…
Continue ReadingLPGA is getting a foothold in NYC area with the Founders Cup
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — The Cognizant Founders Cup on the LPGA Tour is setting up shop at a new home just a little…
Continue ReadingSeattle Storm happy to have permanent home again
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — For the past three seasons, a piece of the Seattle Storm’s identity was absent even as it remained…
Continue ReadingChargers add another veteran to defense, signing LB Van Noy
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers added another veteran to their defense, signing outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy. Van Noy will be…
Continue ReadingAdames homers twice as Brewers pound lowly Reds 10-5
By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames hit two of Milwaukee’s six homers, and the Brewers beat the lowly Cincinnati Reds…
Continue ReadingGrizzlies center Steven Adams clears protocols before Game 3
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis center Steven Adams has cleared the health and safety protocols and should be available for Game 3 of the…
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