Francisco Mejía has sac fly in 8th, major league-leading Rays beat Brewers 1-0
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Mejía had an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and the major league-leading Tampa…
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San Diego State: No wrongdoing by Matt Araiza in alleged gang rape
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State University says an internal investigation found no wrongdoing by former punter Matt Araiza in an alleged gang rape…
Continue ReadingScheffler tied for lead in PGA as Oak Hill delivers a new challenge
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is part of a three-way tie for the lead going into the weekend at the PGA…
Continue ReadingHendriks throws live BP, timetable for return from cancer still unclear
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks took another step in his comeback from cancer by throwing…
Continue ReadingUSC athletic director Mike Bohn resigns after 3 1/2 years in charge
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California athletic director Mike Bohn has resigned. USC confirmed the 62-year-old…
Continue ReadingPadres slugger Machado headed to injured list with fractured left hand
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a hairline fracture in his left hand.…
Continue ReadingTaxed wins Black-Eyed Susan at 11-1; Faiza finishes 3rd in 1st defeat
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Taxed raced to an upset victory in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, closing strong for convincing win…
Continue ReadingSato, Ericsson put Ganassi on top in final practice before Indy 500 qualifying
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indy 500 champion Takuma Sato turned the fastest lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway…
Continue ReadingRangers’ deGrom throws bullpen session, indicates progress in return to active roster
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom says he has “turned a corner” in returning to the active roster by throwing a…
Continue ReadingCubs shuffle deck with Bellinger to IL, Hosmer designated for assignment
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the injured list Friday, sent struggling reliever Keegan Thompson back to…
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Miley to miss 6 to 8 weeks, Yelich back in lineup
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a muscle strain in the back of his…
Continue ReadingLakers looking for boost after falling behind Denver in conference finals
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers’ late-season transformation is one of this NBA season’s best…
Continue ReadingSimona Halep faces 2nd doping charge over biological passport; had failed drug test at US Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been accused of a second doping offense by the International Tennis…
Continue ReadingReactions to the death of Jim Brown, NFL star, social activist and actor
By The Associated Press Reactions to the death of Jim Brown, former NFL star, actor and activist: ___ “To the world, he was an activist, actor, and…
Continue ReadingPanthers, Hurricanes face tight window to get ready for Game 2 after 4OT thriller
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes face a challenge of regrouping from a draining…
Continue ReadingLyon beats Monaco to move within striking distance of Europe
PARIS (AP) — Lyon moved within striking distance of the spots for Europe with a 3-1 win over fourth-placed Monaco in the French league. Alexandre…
Continue ReadingBongonda scores 2 as Cadiz moves away from Liga relegation zone
MADRID (AP) — Théo Bongonda has scored twice to help Cadiz beat Valladolid 2-0 at home and win the clash between teams trying to avoid relegation…
Continue ReadingMonza wins at Sassuolo in Serie A to move up to 8th
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi’s Monza won at Sassuolo 2-1 in Serie A to move up to eighth place. Matteo Pessina scored a…
Continue ReadingConnecticut governor looking to bring NHL’s Coyotes to Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he’s planning to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the possibility of…
Continue ReadingMickelson relieved to make PGA Championship cut after 2nd-round struggles
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Mickelson acknowledges he played poorly in the opening two rounds of the PGA…
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