Suárez hits 2 homers, Crawford has 1 as Mariners beat Astros 5-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Eugenio Suárez homered twice with three RBIs and J.P. Crawford added a solo shot to lead the…
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Henderson’s 2 homers, 4 hits, 5 RBIs lead Orioles to 14-1 rout of Yankees and Severino
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gunnar Henderson set career highs with two homers, four hits and five RBIs — all in the first…
Continue ReadingRed Sox burst out for 6 in the 7th, beat the AL West-leading Rangers 10-6
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Kiké Hernández blooped a bases loaded, broken-bat single in the seventh to give the Red Sox the…
Continue ReadingSchwarber, Turner lift Phillies to 3-1 win, send Rays to season-high 5th loss in row
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner had RBI singles in the 11th inning and the Philadelphia…
Continue ReadingKe’Bryan Hayes activated from injured list by Pirates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pittsburgh third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes was activated from the 10-day injured list and hit leadoff against the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingArenado homers, Cardinals pitchers blank Marlins to win 3-0 and avoid sweep
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Nolan Arenado homered, Jack Flaherty pitched shutout ball for his second straight start and the St.…
Continue ReadingPelicans sign forwards Jones and Lidell, and center Zeller to contracts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans have extended contracts for forwards Herb Jones and E.J. Lidell, and have signed veteran free-agent…
Continue ReadingAll 5 Sun starters score 14-plus points in 93-73 victory over Storm
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner each scored 16 points and the Connecticut Sun eased by the Seattle Storm 93-73 on…
Continue ReadingDefender Cesar Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea
MADRID (AP) — Veteran defender César Azpilicueta has joined Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea. The 33-year-old Spaniard signed a…
Continue ReadingWarriors acquire point guard Chris Paul, add guard Cory Joseph
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors finalized their trade with the Wizards for guard Chris Paul, sending forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and…
Continue ReadingJonas Blixt gets hot on back 9 at John Deere Classic, takes first-round lead with 62
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Jonas Blixt heated up on the back nine at TPC Deere Run, playing his last six holes in 6 under for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot…
Continue ReadingDick Sheridan, former N.C. State football coach, dies at 81
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dick Sheridan, who turned around the North Carolina State football program while leading the Wolfpack to six bowl appearances…
Continue ReadingWhit Merrifield helps Toronto Blue Jays beat Chicago White Sox 5-4 for doubleheader sweep
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit two solo homers and Matt Chapman also connected, helping the Toronto Blue Jays…
Continue ReadingHawks sign 2nd-round draft pick Lundy, also sign 2-way player Norris
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have signed second-round draft pick Seth Lundy, the last of the team’s three draft picks to agree to deals.…
Continue ReadingLillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk trade
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Damian Lillard’s position has not and will not change: The seven-time All-Star wants to be…
Continue ReadingThai golfer disqualified at US Women’s Open when caddie uses rangefinder
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Thai golfer Natthakritta Vongtaveelap has been disqualified from the U.S. Women’s Open. The USGA discovered her…
Continue ReadingXiyu Janet Lin soaks up Pebble Beach views and shares lead with Hyo Joo Kim at US Women’s Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Xiyu Janet Lin and Hyo Joo Kim are tied for the lead in the first U.S. Women’s…
Continue ReadingCeltics sign 2nd-round draft pick Jordan Walsh, forward Oshae Brissett
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have signed second-round draft pick Jordan Walsh and also reached a deal with former Pacers forward Oshae…
Continue ReadingGuardians manager Francona honors Larry Doby’s legacy by writing Hall of Famer’s number 14 on cap
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians manager Terry Francona felt he needed to do something more to honor Larry Doby. On the…
Continue ReadingCaratini 8th-inning homer lifts Brewers over Cubs 6-5, overcoming Bellinger’s 4 hits, 3 RBIs
By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking home run off Michael Fulmer in the eighth inning, and the…
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