Rockies option reliever Peter Lambert and call up pitcher Fernando Abad
By CRAIG MEYER Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies optioned reliever Peter Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque and called up pitcher…
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Pittsburgh Pirates activate outfielder Bryan Reynolds from 10-day injured list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Bryan Reynolds from the 10-day injured list. Reynolds was in the starting lineup…
Continue ReadingSabonis and Clarkson get extension deals done with Kings and Jazz, sources tell AP
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis wasn’t a free agent this summer. And he won’t be for the next few summers,…
Continue ReadingDodgers mulling what to do with ace Clayton Kershaw’s sore shoulder
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw showed some progress while playing catch before Sunday’s…
Continue ReadingEngland regards Bairstow dismissal as against ‘the spirit’ of cricket; Australia says it’s fair play
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes believe Australia broke “the spirit” of…
Continue ReadingMarlins add fresh arm to bullpen by recalling right-hander Lindgren from Triple-A Jacksonville
ATLANTA (AP) — The Miami Marlins have added a fresh arm to their bullpen for the final game of their series against Atlanta by recalling…
Continue ReadingGooch birdies final hole to beat DeChambeau and win his 3rd LIV Golf title
SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Talor Gooch is a winner for the third time this year in the LIV Golf League. The former Oklahoma State player made a…
Continue ReadingTwins place infielder Royce Lewis on injured list and recall Miranda from minors
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed infielder Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled José…
Continue ReadingSri Lanka qualifies for Cricket World Cup; Zimbabwe, Scotland to scrap it out for final place
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Sri Lanka booked its place at this year’s Cricket World Cup by claiming one of the two spots available at a qualifying…
Continue ReadingAustralia survives Stokes assault to win 2nd Ashes test amid boos on spicy last day at Lord’s
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Australia has outlasted another epic solo assault by England captain Ben Stokes to win the second…
Continue ReadingVictor Lafay gives French team Cofidis 1st Tour de France stage win in 15 years
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (AP) — French rider Victor Lafay made a late move to break away from the pack and give Cofidis its first Tour de France stage…
Continue ReadingPhillies demote Kody Clemens to Triple-A and recall slugger Darick Hall
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies recalled first baseman Darick Hall from Triple-A Leigh Valley and he batted eighth in Sunday’s game against…
Continue ReadingWimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins the title at the All England Club by beating Novak Djokovic
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has stopped Novak Djokovic’s winning streak at Wimbledon and won his first trophy there. Now Alcaraz…
Continue ReadingNASCAR contractor dies after being electrocuted at Chicago Street Race
CHICAGO (AP) — A NASCAR contractor has died after being electrocuted while setting up for the Chicago Street Race. The Cook County Medical Examiner…
Continue ReadingLiverpool signs Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig as Jurgen Klopp overhauls his midfield
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool’s midfield overhaul has continued with the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai…
Continue ReadingRed Bull driver Verstappen wins Austrian GP ahead of rejuvenated Ferrari’s Leclerc in 2nd
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen continues his relentless march toward a third straight world title with a…
Continue ReadingConor Daly is replacing Simon Pagenaud for the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Simon Pagenaud was not cleared to run Sunday’s IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio after a spectacular wreck in practice…
Continue ReadingF1’s governing body rejects McLaren’s appeal of Lando Norris penalty at Canadian GP
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula One’s governing body has rejected McLaren’s right of review request for the time penalty given to Lando…
Continue ReadingF1 signs a 3-year contract extension to keep the Austrian GP until 2030
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula One has announced that it has signed a three-year contract extension to keep the Austrian Grand Prix on the…
Continue ReadingChina ends Japan’s long reign to win women’s basketball Asia Cup title
SYDNEY (AP) — China rallied to claim its first women’s basketball Asia Cup title since 2012 as they beat five-time defending champion Japan 73-71…
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