LEADING OFF: Scherzer back home in St. Louis, Houck out
By The Associated Press Mets ace Max Scherzer is pitching back in his hometown, starting a three-game series at St. Louis. Scherzer is trying to…
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Musovski scores decisive goal as LAFC defeats Cincinnati 2-1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Danny Musovski’s game-winning goal led Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over Cincinnati. After the victory, LAFC moved to 6-1-1,…
Continue ReadingGobert fined $25,000 for profanity during live TV interview
NEW YORK (AP) — Utah center Rudy Gobert was fined $25,000 by the NBA for using profanity during a televised interview. Gobert made his comments…
Continue ReadingPereira scores to lead New York City FC over Toronto 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Gabriel Pereira scored the game-winning goal in New York City FC’s 5-4 victory over Toronto. Following the victory, NYCFC…
Continue ReadingBellinger hits 2 HRs, leading Kershaw, Dodgers over Padres
By JAY PARIS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger homered twice and drove in four runs, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingPiscotty homers, A’s blank Rangers 2-0 to avoid sweep
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Cole Irvin and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Stephen Piscotty homered in…
Continue ReadingMegill shines for Mets, beating sloppy Diamondbacks 6-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Tylor Megill threw 6 2/3 impressive innings, Francisco Lindor got two hits and the New York Mets…
Continue ReadingRoss Chastain steals victory at Talladega Superspeedway
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ross Chastain surged into the lead as he closed in on the checkered flag Sunday at…
Continue ReadingPeters shines as Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 4-3
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Dillon Peters keyed a solid performance by Pittsburgh’s bullpen and Kevin Newman had two hits to…
Continue ReadingJokic, Nuggets avoid sweep with Game 4 victory over Warriors
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets aren’t fazed. They realize no team has ever won four elimination games…
Continue ReadingCates, Jones lead Flyers over Penguins
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Noah Cates had two goals and an assist, Martin Jones made 37 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers…
Continue ReadingBuxton’s 2nd HR, 469-foot shot, lifts Twins over ChiSox 6-4
By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton hit his second homer of the game, a 469-foot, three-run drive that overcame a…
Continue ReadingPatrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele hold on in New Orleans
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele held off Sam Burns and Billy Horschel by two strokes Sunday in the Zurich Classic of New…
Continue ReadingPeña’s 2-run homer in 10th leads Astros over Blue Jays 8-7
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Jeremy Peña hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 8-7…
Continue ReadingMATCHDAY: Juve looks to boost Champions League hopes
By The Associated Press Juventus looks to consolidate a Champions League place with a visit to Sassuolo. Juventus is fourth in Serie A and can extend…
Continue ReadingHeat’s Lowry ruled out against Hawks with hamstring injury
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out of Sunday night’s Game 4 of the playoffs…
Continue ReadingAs Nets try to hang on vs Celtics, Embiid, 76ers can move on
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are struggling against Boston, and Ben Simmons won’t be…
Continue ReadingTar Heels’ Caleb Love returning after NCAA title game run
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer North Carolina guard Caleb Love is returning for his junior season. Getting Love back is a huge boost for the Tar…
Continue ReadingBarcelona loses again at home, Madrid 1 point from title
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona has lost 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano for an unprecedented third straight home defeat that leaves…
Continue ReadingLuquinhas scores as Red Bulls defeat Orlando City 3-0
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Miguel stopped the one shot he faced while Luquinhas scored as the New York Red Bulls earned a 3-0 win over Orlando…
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