Savannah DeMelo makes 1st international start for US at Women’s World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Savannah DeMelo made her first international start for the United States national…
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Eflin gets 11th win, Rays beat Orioles 3-0 in 2nd game of 4-game series between AL leaders
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched seven strong innings to become the AL’s third 11-game winner, and…
Continue ReadingTwins scratch Castro and Gallo from lineup because of pinkeye
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Willi Castro and outfielder Joey Gallo were scratched from the lineup Friday night because of…
Continue ReadingStory homers in 1st rehab game for Double-A Portland; Kluber tosses 2 scoreless innings
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Red Sox infielder Trevor Story hit a three-run homer in the third at-bat of his first rehab game for Double-A Portland.…
Continue ReadingBrazilian players at the Women’s World Cup urge fans back home to skip work to watch their matches
By MOLLY LEE Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brazil’s players have urged their fans back in South America to stay home from work and…
Continue ReadingCelebrities and fans travel from all over to watch Lionel Messi’s MLS debut with Inter Miami
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Fans from all over the world bounced around the outskirts of DRV PNK Stadium ahead…
Continue ReadingHome favorite Paolini beats top-ranked Kasatkina in Palermo Open quarterfinals
PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina is out of the Palermo Open after losing to home favorite Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals.…
Continue ReadingSeattle Kraken lock up defenseman Vince Dunn with 4-year, $29.4 million contract
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken re-signed top defenseman Vince Dunn to a four-year, $29.4 million contract Friday,…
Continue ReadingKershaw throwing to hitters next while moving closer to return for Dodgers
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-Star left-hander Clayton Kershaw is getting closer to his return for the NL…
Continue ReadingPac-12 could be the Conference of Quarterbacks this season
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 likes to bill itself as the “Conference of Champions,” and this season, it might…
Continue ReadingKnight and Szokol shoot tournament-record 62 in alternate shot to take lead in team event
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Cheyenne Knight and Elizabeth Szokol birdied six of the last eight holes in alternate-shot play for an 8-under 62 and a…
Continue ReadingBrowns WR Marquise Goodwin to miss start of training camp with blood clots in legs, lungs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin will miss the start of his first training camp with…
Continue ReadingChiefs keen to upgrade aging Arrowhead Stadium rather than building anew
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs believe Arrowhead Stadium remains structurally sound and prefer to…
Continue ReadingFor the Washington Commanders and their fans, new owner Josh Harris represents hope
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Josh Harris and his ownership group offer Washington a chance at a fresh start. Few football…
Continue ReadingCody Bellinger hits 2-run homer as Chicago Cubs edge St. Louis Cardinals 4-3
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped St. Louis’ six-game win streak…
Continue ReadingWheelchair pioneers Esther Vergeer, Rick Draney to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Dutch wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The…
Continue ReadingRaiders rookie defensive linemen Wilson, Young placed on injured lists
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders will be without defensive linemen Tyree Wilson and Byron Young at…
Continue ReadingKenya’s Faith Kipyegon shatters women’s mile record for third world mark
MONACO (AP) — Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon broke the women’s mile record by nearly five seconds at the Monaco Diamond League for her third world mark…
Continue ReadingHeisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is prepared for a redemption campaign in 2023
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — USC quarterback Caleb Williams stood behind the lectern at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in…
Continue ReadingBryce Young agrees to 4-year fully guaranteed deal with Panthers worth nearly $38M, AP source says
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young have agreed to a four-year contract.…
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