Gilbert solid again, Mariners end Marlins’ 7-game win streak
MIAMI (AP) — Logan Gilbert kept up his run of impressive starts, Julio Rodríguez hit his first major league homer and the Seattle Mariners ended…
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72-year-old John Force wins NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — John Force won the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday at zMAX Dragway for his 155th Funny Car victory. The…
Continue ReadingDraymond Green ejected for flagrant foul vs Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Golden State forward Draymond Green has been ejected shortly before halftime of Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Green…
Continue ReadingStroman outpitches Burnes, Cubs beat Brewers to avoid sweep
By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marcus Stroman threw two-hit ball for seven innings, outpitching Cy Young Award winner Corbin…
Continue ReadingMavericks, Suns both adversity-tested in these playoffs
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have proven they can win playoff games without All-Star Devin Booker. The Dallas…
Continue ReadingOlympic stars Ledecky, Dressel headline US team for worlds
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel highlight a 41-member U.S. swimming team that will compete at this summer’s world…
Continue ReadingOsaka, Muguruza exit Madrid Open in 2nd round
MADRID (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Garbiñe Muguruza were among leading players to be knocked out of the Madrid Open on a day of upsets. Spain’s Sara…
Continue ReadingBichette homers, Gausman fans 10 as Blue Jays top Astros 3-2
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Santiago Espinal drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the seventh inning, Bo Bichette…
Continue ReadingPefok’s Swiss-high 22nd goal lifts Young Boys over Sion 2-1
ZURICH (AP) — American forward Jordan Pefok scored his Swiss league-leading 22nd goal, converting a penalty kick in the seventh minute of…
Continue ReadingLA Kings look to slow Edmonton’s dynamic duo in first round
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together for seven seasons.…
Continue ReadingBatting average dips slightly, power way down across MLB
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball batting average this April was a lousy .231, once again on pace to fall…
Continue ReadingLocked in since January, path to Cup through East isn’t easy
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference have been set since before the All-Star break. They jockeyed for…
Continue ReadingLate scoring burst sends NYCFC to 3-0 victory over San Jose
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City FC broke a scoreless tie with a three-goal outburst late in the second half and Sean Johnson had three saves in a 3-0…
Continue ReadingO’Ward shifts focus away from contract and picks up victory
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LEEDS, Ala. (AP) — Pato O’Ward picked up his first win of the IndyCar season with a bold pass on Rinus…
Continue ReadingGiannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a…
Continue ReadingArnaus wins Catalunya Championship after dramatic playoff
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Home favorite Adri Arnaus finally won a dramatic playoff to beat Oliver Bekker at the Catalunya Championship and claim his…
Continue ReadingKentucky Derby leads off Triple Crown without Bob Baffert
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Kentucky Derby leads off the first Triple Crown season in decades without the chance of Bob Baffert officially…
Continue ReadingNadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have criticized Wimbledon’s decision to exclude Russian and Belarus players from this year’s…
Continue ReadingOvechkin, Ekblad return to practice for Capitals, Panthers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and Aaron Ekblad both practiced on Sunday. Those are excellent…
Continue ReadingHurricanes turn focus to another playoff shot at Bruins
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins meet in a first-round NHL playoffs series starting…
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