Petrino’s late FG lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois 20-17.  In a game best described…
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Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in…
Continue ReadingIn 4th decade playing Ryder Cup, Garcia still going strong
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sergio Garcia is still the youngest Ryder Cup player in history. He was 19 when he was sprinting and leaping into the…
Continue ReadingA’s keep pace in wild-card race with 5-4 win over Angels
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cole Irvin pitched six solid innings to earn his first victory in four weeks, and the…
Continue ReadingLoyd ties record, scores 37; Storm top Mercury to get bye
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Jewell Loyd tied a WNBA record with 22 points in the first quarter and finished with a career-high 37 and the Seattle Storm…
Continue ReadingBrewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee…
Continue ReadingKelenic 2 HRs off newcomer Heasley, Mariners beat Royals 6-2
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seattle rookie Jarred Kelenic spoiled the major league debut of pitcher Jonathan Heasley by…
Continue ReadingDiamondbacks lose 100th of season, fall 4-3 to Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros sent…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox blank Rangers 8-0 as magic number drops to 5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Luis Robert hit a three-run double, Dylan Cease struck out 10 in five innings and the Chicago White Sox moved closer to…
Continue ReadingCarlson homers twice, Mikolas gets first win in two years
By JEFF MELNICK Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Carlson homered twice, including a grand slam, to help Miles Mikolas win for the first time…
Continue ReadingRockies score 2 in 9th, beat Nats 9-8 for 4th straight win
By BOBBY BANCROFT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — ElÃas DÃaz hit a tying homer and Brendan Rodgers had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies…
Continue ReadingLate interception return for TD lifts Louisville past UCF
By ED PEAK Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jaylin Alderman returned an interception off a tipped pass for a 66-yard touchdown with 13…
Continue ReadingWheeler, Phillies hold off Mets 4-3 to boost playoff hopes
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Zack Wheeler limited the damage in a short but effective outing against his old team, Brad Miller…
Continue ReadingPhillips homers in 10th as Rays rally to beat Tigers 7-4
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brett Phillips hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the AL East-leading Tampa…
Continue ReadingAllmendinger slides past Cindric to steal Bristol win, title
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger slid past Austin Cindric in overtime Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway to win both the NASCAR Xfinity…
Continue ReadingGuerrero hits 46th HR, but Twins hit 3 in row, top Blue Jays
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected for his major league-leading 46th homer, but Jorge Polanco, Josh…
Continue ReadingMcNealy holes out for eagle on last, leads at Silverado
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Maverick McNealy overcame three consecutive bogeys and holed out from 74 yards for eagle on…
Continue ReadingTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani to pitch Sunday for Angels
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday after his sore arm felt much…
Continue ReadingSale returns, Red Sox send Orioles to loss No. 100, 7-1
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Chris Sale returned from COVID-19 to pitch five innings of two-hit ball, and Bobby Dalbec homered to…
Continue ReadingJin Young Ko shoots 5-under 67 to take Portland Classic lead
WEST LINN, Ore. (AP) — Jin Young Ko shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Cambia Portland Classic. The second-ranked…
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