Claressa Shields wins an easy decision over Maricela Corenjo
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous…
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Denton hits 2 HRs, Ensley delivers winning double as Tennessee beats Clemson 6-5 in 14 innings
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Senior Zane Denton hit two home runs — his second career multi-homer game — Maui Ahuna scored the go-ahead run on Hunter…
Continue ReadingMukhtar rallies Nashville to 2-1 victory over Dallas
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Hany Mukhtar scored late in the second half to rally Nashville SC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas. Mukhtar, the reigning…
Continue ReadingJohnson throws complete game, Texas upends top-seeded Miami 4-1 in Coral Gables Regional
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Dylan Campbell’s two-run home run in the top of the first inning got Texas headed in the right direction, Lebarron…
Continue ReadingSmith, Sinclair lead Portland Thorns past rival OL Reign 2-0
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Sophia Smith and Christine Sinclair scored for the Portland Thorns in a 2-0 rivalry win over OL…
Continue ReadingOregon State-LSU regional game postponed by inclement weather
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The NCAA tournament baseball game between Oregon State and LSU scheduled for Saturday night in the Baton Rouge Regional has…
Continue ReadingYankees’ Judge knocks open bullpen door while making running catch
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge knocked open the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger…
Continue ReadingCarranza sparks Union to 3-0 victory over Montreal.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Julián Carranza scored a goal in each half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal. Carranza staked…
Continue ReadingWill Brennan’s rare homer against Sonny Gray gives Guardians a 4-2 win over Twins
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Will Brennan hit the first homer allowed this season by Sonny Gray in the seventh inning and…
Continue ReadingChicago Cubs place LHP Justin Steele on 15-day IL with forearm strain
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list with strained left forearm. Steele, who turns 28 on…
Continue ReadingAaron Judge homers, makes big catch in Yankees’ 6-3 win over Dodgers
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3. Aaron Judge hit his 19th homer and made…
Continue ReadingParker, Berry combine to allow 5 hits, Virginia beats ECU 2-1 at Charlottesville Regional
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Nick Parker allowed five hits and a run over seven innings, Jake Berry threw two no-hit innings of relief and Ethan…
Continue ReadingSpectacular debut: Rose Zhang shoots 66 to take lead into Mizuho Americas Open finale
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang moved into position to win in her professional debut,…
Continue ReadingAcosta’s late goal sends Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over Fire
CINCINNATI (AP) — Luciano Acosta scored late in the second half to propel FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire. Acosta scored his…
Continue ReadingVegas goalie Adin Hill makes highlight-reel stick save in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adin Hill made perhaps the save of the playoffs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Vegas…
Continue ReadingVetrano drives in 5 runs, Boston College beats Nicholls 14-6 at Tuscaloosa Regional
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Joe Vetrano singled, doubled and homered twice to drove in five runs and Boston College pulled away to earn a 14-6 win over…
Continue ReadingCole Custer grabs 1st Xfinity Series win of the season in Portland
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cole Custer pulled into the lead after a late caution for his first NASCAR Xfinity…
Continue ReadingBosacker’s 4-hit shutout, Walker’s 4 RBIs help Xavier eliminate E. Illinois at Nashville Regional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ethan Bosacker allowed four hits with six strikeouts in a complete game shutout, Andrew Walker went 2 for 4 with a home run…
Continue ReadingSemien hit streak reaches 22, Rangers rough up Mariners 16-6 in Woo debut
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien and Corey Seager had a hit apiece on the first two pitches of Bryan…
Continue ReadingHayes homers for second straight game, Pirates top Cardinals 4-3 to push winning streak to 4
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes homered for the second straight game, Connor Joe hit a go-ahead two-run double…
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