Reds hold off Royals 5-4 to give Brandon Williamson first big league win
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Reds scored five times while batting through the lineup in the second inning Tuesday…
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Jonathan Marchessault earns playoff MVP honors for leading Vegas Golden Knights to Stanley Cup
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Jonathan Marchessault has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP for leading the Vegas Golden Knights to the…
Continue ReadingRenfroe’s HR keys three-run sixth, Angels beat Rangers 7-3 for third straight
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hunter Renfroe’s two-run home run capped a three-run sixth inning as the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the AL…
Continue ReadingHenderson slam highlights 17-hit outburst, Orioles beat Blue Jays 11-6
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Gunnar Henderson extended his torrid-hitting spree with his first career grand slam, one…
Continue ReadingGrichuk’s 2-run double in 10th lifts Rockies over Red Sox 7-6
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Randal Grichuk lined a two-run double in a three-run 10th inning and Colorado held on to beat the…
Continue ReadingScherzer tagged, Smith ejected as Yankees rally past Mets 7-6 in Subway Series opener
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Holmes pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees…
Continue ReadingMets reliever Drew Smith ejected from Subway Series game vs Yankees for illegal substance
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Drew Smith became the second New York Mets pitcher to get ejected this season for using an…
Continue ReadingA’s fans come out en masse for reverse boycott and tell owner John Fisher to sell
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Furious Oakland Athletics fans came en masse with a single message to owner John…
Continue ReadingCollin Morikawa gets past back scare and swinging well at US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Collin Morikawa had reason to be concerned when he pulled out of the final round of the Memorial…
Continue ReadingTigers and Braves rained out, doubleheader set for Wednesday
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves were rained out after a 2-hour, 25-minute wait. The game will be made up as part of a…
Continue ReadingFever win first home game, 87-66 over Mystics
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie Aliyah Boston had 23 points, 14 rebounds and six assists and the Indiana Fever beat the Washington Mystics 87-66 for…
Continue ReadingAfter video of being tackled goes viral, Adam Hadwin hopes to make US Open headlines
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Hadwin was hoping to go viral after a tournament win. He just didn’t expect the way it…
Continue ReadingRick Pitino, in NY state of mind at St John’s, throws out first pitch before Subway Series
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New St. John’s coach Rick Pitino has thrown out a ceremonial first pitch at the Subway…
Continue ReadingHoma comes home: Los Angeles’ own Max Homa aims for major breakout at US Open
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Homa is returning to his hometown to play the 123rd U.S. Open. He’s doing it at Los…
Continue ReadingAlexander eager to help Packers wideouts by lining up against them in practice
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander got some early evidence that second-year…
Continue ReadingVikings get Jefferson back for minicamp as star WR takes contract talk in stride
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson’s salient presence was a natural highlight for the Minnesota Vikings…
Continue ReadingOrioles slugger Ryan Mountcastle placed in IL with vertigo
BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been placed on the 10-day injured list with vertigo, a move that came after the team…
Continue ReadingPanthers’ Brian Burns wants to be among NFL’s highest-paid pass rushers
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brian Burns has been one of the NFL’s most productive pass rushers over the past four…
Continue ReadingOdell Beckham Jr. suits up for first time in 16 months as Ravens begin minicamp
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — For the first time in 16 months, Odell Beckham Jr. participated in a live…
Continue ReadingChiefs’ All-Pro DT Chris Jones absent for start of mandatory minicamp
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones was absent from the start of the Kansas City…
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