Mariners’ RodrÃguez and Kirby among All-Star injury replacements for July 11 game
NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle center fielder Julio RodrÃguez and right-hander George Kirby, Tampa Bay shortstop Wander Franco and Houston outfielder…
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Women’s Open brings back 39 champions for a reunion at Pebble Beach
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is always a good occasion for past champions to get…
Continue ReadingPitcher Tarik Skubal returns for Detroit Tigers after 11-month absence
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal made his first major-league start in 11 months when he…
Continue ReadingRookies shine for Astros as Kessinger homers, Julks has 4 hits in 4-1 win over Rockies
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Grae Kessinger hit his first career home run and fellow rookie Corey Julks had a…
Continue ReadingMariners fan travels to Giants’ waterfront ballpark, fondly remembering time there with slain son
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Mariners fan Keith Beach was asked whether he might be interested in using the seats…
Continue ReadingManoah set to return to Blue Jays’ rotation after being sent to minors following rough start
CHICAGO (AP) — Alek Manoah is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation after he was sent to the minors last month because he was…
Continue ReadingNola beats former teammate Eflin as the Phillies beat AL-leading Rays 3-1 for 10th straight road win
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Nola tied a career-high with 12 strikeouts and beat former teammate Zach Eflin…
Continue ReadingTorres’ 2-run homer and dash from first leads Yankees over Orioles 8-4
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run from first base on Giancarlo Stanton’s…
Continue ReadingOrioles’ Hicks answers expected boos in the Bronx with HR in 2nd game back against Yankees
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The mere mention of Aaron Hicks’ name at Yankee Stadium is drawing boos, a reaction the former…
Continue ReadingStruggling Padres designate Cruz for assignment and place Wacha on injured list
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The underperforming San Diego Padres designated Nelson Cruz for assignment and placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day…
Continue ReadingGarver’s 3-run HR, Dunning’s solid start carry AL West-leading Rangers over Red Sox, 6-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Mitch Garver hit a three-run homer, Dane Dunning pitched six solid innings and the AL West-leading…
Continue ReadingKepler drives in four to back Maeda’s strong start in Twins’ 9-3 win over Royals
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler had four RBIs, including a three-run homer, while Kenta Maeda continued his strong…
Continue ReadingFormer Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino heads to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ahli
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Roberto Firmino has signed for Al-Ahli to become the latest star to head to Saudi Arabia’s lucrative Pro League. The…
Continue ReadingMystics acquire Queen Egbo from Fever for Amanda Zahui B.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics acquired Queen Egbo from the Indiana Fever for Amanda Zahui B. Egbo has appeared in 16 games this season…
Continue ReadingSánchez, Cooper power Marlins to 15-2 rout over Cardinals
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez homered, singled twice and had four RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat St. Louis 15-2 in another short outing by…
Continue ReadingJosh Naylor out of Guardians’ lineup vs Braves with tendinitis in right wrist
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor has tendinitis in his right wrist and is out of the lineup against Atlanta.…
Continue ReadingMexico soccer federation condemns weekend stabbing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Soccer Federation has issued a statement condemning violence among fans, after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a…
Continue ReadingColumn: US Women’s Open at Pebble reminds veterans what they’re missing
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Women’s Open is finally at Pebble Beach, the most recognizable of all…
Continue ReadingCrowdfunding sites help raise money for Jamaica ahead of the World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Funding for Jamaica’s preparation for the Women’s World Cup has seemed so uncertain that a player’s mom…
Continue ReadingMLB’s Sarah Langs, who has ALS, honored at Yankees game on anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s famous speech
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Langs tried on Lou Gehrig’s cap, a joyous moment and also a reminder of the link they…
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