Stroman pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Texas Rangers 2-0
By SCOTT HELD Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched six sparkling innings and Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead RBI single, helping…
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Realmuto’s 2-run homer powers Phillies past Reds 5-2
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto snapped a tie game with a two-run home run in the seventh inning and Edmundo Sosa…
Continue ReadingRain halts Masters play yet again, making Sunday a long day
By DAVE SKRETTA and STEVE REED AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Heavy rain that left pools of standing water across Augusta National brought…
Continue ReadingSuper spike: Chiefs’ Kelce bounces first pitch before opener
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Travis Kelce showed why he’s best known for catching passes from Patrick Mahomes, not throwing…
Continue ReadingLens closes in on PSG after win over Strasbourg
LENS, France (AP) — Lens has kept up the pressure on French league leader Paris Saint-Germain with a 2-1 win over struggling Strasbourg.…
Continue ReadingBurnley gains promotion back to EPL
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) — Burnley has sealed an immediate return to the English Premier League under Vincent Kompany by beating Middlesbrough…
Continue ReadingWild get Kaprizov back but lose Eriksson Ek as playoffs loom
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild star left wing Kirill Kaprizov has been cleared to return from a lower-body injury. But top center Joel…
Continue ReadingAP source: Titans reach 4-year deal with Pro Bowler Simmons
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Tennessee Titans agreed Friday to a…
Continue ReadingUConn guard Jordan Hawkins declares for NBA draft
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn guard Jordan Hawkins has announced that he will leave college and enter the NBA draft. The 6-foot-5 sophomore from…
Continue ReadingMets walk to 9-3 win over Marlins in home opener
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tylor Megill pitched six shutout innings, Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor hit their…
Continue ReadingBack in black; McCutchen mixes nostalgia and hope in return
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen is embracing his second stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The five-time…
Continue ReadingCoyotes’ Maccelli turning heads in rookie season
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Matias Maccelli made the Arizona Coyotes’ roster out of training camp this season and…
Continue ReadingMcIlroy grand slam on hold, likely to miss Masters cut
BY STEVE REED AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s bid to complete a career grand slam will have to wait yet another year as the…
Continue ReadingUS women set record for fastest goal, beat Switzerland 9-1
BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Abbey Murphy scored at seven seconds for the fastest goal in women’s world hockey championship history and the United…
Continue ReadingMavs to sit Irving, 4 others in game with draft implications
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Dallas is sitting Kyrie Irving and four other regulars against Chicago in a game with draft…
Continue ReadingCohen: Mets to change ‘Phillie colors’ ad patch on uniform
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets owner Steve Cohen plans to patch things up with fans over an ad on the uniform. The team has a new partnership with…
Continue ReadingBiden sports plan angers transgender advocates, opponents
By SEAN MURPHY and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press A Biden administration proposal to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes sparked outrage…
Continue ReadingMets call up top prospect Álvarez from minors; Narváez on IL
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Touted prospect Francisco Álvarez has been recalled by the New York Mets from Triple-A…
Continue ReadingNASCAR’s Larson, Briscoe don’t see edge on Bristol’s dirt
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Dirt guys like Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe figure to have a huge edge this weekend when the NASCAR Cup Series…
Continue ReadingReds manager Bell misses game with minor medical procedure
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell is missing a game because of an undisclosed minor medical procedure. Bench coach Freddie…
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