Japan’s Sasaki likely to be coveted when available for MLB
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Rōki Sasaki will pitch in a U.S. ballpark for the first time when he starts for Japan in a World…
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Williams parks Xfinity car on start-finish line, walks away
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — A frustrated Josh Williams made an unusual exit in the caution-marred first stage of…
Continue ReadingPerez holds off Verstappen’s charge to win Saudi Arabian GP
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Max Verstappen drove from 15th to second to give Red Bull a 1-2…
Continue ReadingXavier beats Pitt 84-73, reaches 1st Sweet 16 since 2017
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Sean Miller has unselfish Xavier back in the Sweet 16. Jack Nunge scored 18 points, Adam…
Continue Reading2 Fulham players, coach sent off in chaos at Man United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fulham had two players and manager Marco Silva sent off before quickly conceding twice against Manchester United as its…
Continue ReadingBarcelona rallies to top Madrid, move closer to league title
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona has come from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 and take a major step toward winning its…
Continue ReadingXavier shows off proficient passing, assist rate vs. Pitt
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Xavier spent the first half of its 84-73 NCAA Tournament win over Pittsburgh sharing the ball at an incredible rate. The…
Continue ReadingMissouri linebacker Chad Bailey suspended after DWI arrest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey has been suspended after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The…
Continue ReadingMan United into FA Cup semifinals; Arsenal extends EPL lead
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fulham had two players and manager Marco Silva sent off and conceded twice in the space…
Continue ReadingEthiopia’s Jemal Yimer wins Los Angeles Marathon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia won the men’s division of the Los Angeles Marathon. Stacy Ndiwa of Kenya took the women’s division…
Continue ReadingArsenal beats Palace 4-1 to extend Premier League lead
LONDON (AP) — Bukayo Saka struck twice as Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title by beating Crystal Palace 4-1. The Gunners are…
Continue ReadingCowboys acquire WR Cooks from Texans for 2 late-round picks
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have acquired receiver Brandin Cooks in a trade with the Houston Texans. The deal adds a speedy veteran to…
Continue ReadingOsimhen and Kvaratskhelia carrying Napoli to new heights
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Victor Osimhen scored a brace of headers and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia earned and converted a penalty and…
Continue ReadingBaldwin storms home at SDC Championship for maiden victory
ST. FRANCIS BAY, South Africa (AP) — Matthew Baldwin has claimed his maiden title on the European tour in style by storming to a seven-shot victory…
Continue ReadingAstros’ Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7…
Continue ReadingWeah to miss US Nations League matches; Mihailovic added
CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Weah will miss the United States’ CONCACAF Nations League matches against Grenada and El Salvador after getting hurt while…
Continue ReadingMonaco forward Ben Yedder scores in 2-0 win at Ajaccio
PARIS (AP) — Wissam Ben Yedder scored his 80th career goal for Monaco in a 2-0 win over 10-man Ajaccio in the French league as the Principality…
Continue ReadingNorwegian skier Braathen wins men’s World Cup slalom title
SOLDEU, Andorra (AP) — Norwegian skier Lucas Braathen wrapped up the men’s slalom season title, finishing runner-up in the last race at the World…
Continue ReadingShiffrin ends World Cup ski season with yet another record
SOLDEU, Andorra (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin won her 21st career giant slalom at the World Cup Finals as the American standout ended the season with yet…
Continue ReadingPepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar’s imaginary pepper-grinder was the talk of World Baseball Classic games in Japan,…
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