Blackhawks captain Toews returns after missing 2 months
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews returned from two-month medical leave of absence…
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Angel of Empire scores easy win in $1M Arkansas Derby
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Angel of Empire won the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby by 4 1/4 lengths, putting him on a path to the Kentucky Derby in May.…
Continue ReadingMariners place LHP Robbie Ray on 15-day injured list
SEATTLE (AP) — Robbie Ray was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday by the Seattle Mariners because of a left flexor strain. After going…
Continue ReadingUnconvincing win for Joshua against Franklin
LONDON (AP) — Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to his winning ways but only after an unconvincing display in…
Continue ReadingDuvall hits 2nd 2-run homer for 9-8 walk-off win over Os
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Adam Duvall ended the game with his second two-run homer after left fielder Ryan McKenna dropped a…
Continue ReadingGarver, Rangers stay hot to start season, rout Phillies 16-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien led off with a homer, Mitch Garver hit two and the Texas Rangers powered their way to a 16-3 victory over the…
Continue ReadingAlonso’s RBI double sparks Mets in 6-2 win over Marlins
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead double, Tylor Megill struck out seven over five innings and the New York…
Continue ReadingAngels score 11 in 3rd inning, thump Fujinami and A’s 13-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward homered and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Angels scored 11 times…
Continue ReadingForte wins Florida Derby, likely now Kentucky Derby favorite
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Forte got challenged, and the Kentucky Derby favorite had all the answers. Next…
Continue ReadingMATCHDAY: Newcastle hosts Man United; Napoli vs Milan
By The Associated Press Newcastle and Manchester United go head-to-head in a fight for the Champions League spots. Three points separate third-place…
Continue ReadingMiranda, Framer help Twins beat Royals 2-0
By CODY FRIESEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched five scoreless innings in a combined four-hitter, Jose Miranda had an…
Continue ReadingAcuña, Olson back-to-back; Strider Ks 9, Braves top Nats 7-1
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s four homers, and Spencer Strider struck out nine batters in…
Continue ReadingKyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros over White Sox 6-4
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit a pair of run-scoring singles and Yordan Alvarez had three hits to lead the Houston Astros over Chicago White Sox…
Continue ReadingFlaherty pitches 5 hitless innings, Cardinals beat Jays 4-1
By RICK HUMMEL Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Flaherty survived a career-high seven walks and a hit batter in throwing five no-hit innings,…
Continue ReadingPastrnak’s 14th career hat trick lifts Bruins by Pens, 4-3
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Pastrnak finished off his 14th career hat trick with a blast by Tristan Jarry with 2:26…
Continue ReadingRoshak, Ashland women beat Minnesota Duluth, win D-II title
DALLAS (AP) — Annie Roshak had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Hayley Smith added 10 points and 10 boards to help top-ranked Ashland beat No. 2…
Continue ReadingRose Zhang holds on to win Augusta Women’s Am in playoff
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rose Zhang is the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion, and it was a lot harder than…
Continue ReadingOpenda scores as Lens moves into second place, Auxerre wins
PARIS (AP) — Loïs Openda scored the only goal as Lens won 1-0 at Rennes to move into second place in the French league. Second spot secures…
Continue ReadingContreras’ 2-run single leads Brewers past Cubs 3-1
By PATRICK ROSE Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — William Contreras hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Milwaukee’s three-run eighth inning, and…
Continue ReadingLewandowski nets 2, Barcelona goes 15 points clear of Madrid
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored twice in Barcelona’s 4-0 win at last-place Elche as the…
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