Lynx beat Fever 89-72 in first of 3 straight meetings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aerial Powers scored 20 points and Kayla McBride added 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 89-72 on…
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Pirates rally to spoil Bell’s return in 4-3 win over Nats
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes capped off a ninth-inning rally with an RBI single as the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Continue ReadingCampbell, Barco each score as Atlanta beats Orlando 3-0
ATLANTA (AP) — George Campbell and Ezequiel Barco scored to help Atlanta United beat Orlando City 3-0. Atlanta has won five of its last six games…
Continue ReadingTerrell Lewis could bolster Rams pass rush if knee holds up
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — After sustaining serious knee and elbow injuries in college at Alabama, Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingLakers trade Marc Gasol’s rights back to Memphis Grizzlies
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have traded the rights to Marc Gasol back to the Memphis Grizzlies,…
Continue ReadingTina Charles moves into 2nd place on WNBA rebounding list
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tina Charles had 26 points and 16 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 82-74 on Friday night to snap a…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Mets host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11
By The Associated Press The Yankees and Mets are set for an emotional game in Queens on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the first time the…
Continue ReadingBrittany Force leads qualifying in NHRA playoff opener
MOHNTON, Pa. (AP) — Brittany Force broke the Maple Grove Raceway speed record Friday to lead Top Fuel qualifying in the Mopar Express Lane NHRA…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox activate RHP Lance Lynn from IL
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have activated All-Star right-hander Lance Lynn from the 10-day injured list. Lynn had been sidelined by right…
Continue ReadingRays’ Franco extends streak, exits with hamstring tightness
DETROIT (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays rookie Wander Franco extended his on-base streak to 39 games, then exited in the first inning against Detroit because…
Continue ReadingSoccer legend Pelé remains in intensive care after surgery
SAO PAULO (AP) — Retired Brazilian soccer star Pelé remains in intensive care as he recovers from surgery to remove a tumor on the right side of…
Continue ReadingGoydos, Barron, Dawson tied for Champions lead in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goydos, Doug Barron and Marco Dawson each shot 5-under 66 on Friday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour…
Continue ReadingPierce leads class of 16 into basketball Hall of Fame
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was in a class of 16 scheduled to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this…
Continue ReadingSalisbury, Ram win men’s doubles; Gauff, McNally reach final
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Salisury has a chance at the doubles double at the U.S. Open. Salisbury and Rajeev Ram won…
Continue ReadingEpic Lower Trestles to host world surfing championships
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Less than two months after surfing’s Olympic debut, the top five women and men have gathered…
Continue ReadingYoka beats Milas for an 11th win, pays tribute to Belmondo
PARIS (AP) — Unbeaten French heavyweight boxer Tony Yoka has secured an 11th straight win by stopping Croatian Petar Milas at the end of the…
Continue ReadingDefending champ Lille loses 2-1 at Lorient in French league
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Lille has slipped to a second defeat in five games in the French league with a 2-1 loss at Lorient. Lille lost just…
Continue ReadingTitans kicker Sam Ficken hurt, questionable vs. Cardinals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans once again are starting a season with kicking issues after adding Sam Ficken to the injury report…
Continue ReadingNationals pitcher Nolin, manager Martinez suspended for HBP
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has suspended Washington Nationals starting pitcher Sean Nolin five games for intentionally hitting Atlanta…
Continue ReadingBryant cheered in Wrigley return, Giants win 5th in row
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant drew a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field, then Evan Longoria and…
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