Mets back Verlander with 3 quick homers in a 4-1 victory over the Giants
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched seven steady innings for his first victory in nearly six weeks and…
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Andrus’ 10th-inning error gives A’s 7-6 win over White Sox
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Wade slid into home with the winning run after second baseman Elvis Andrus misplayed…
Continue ReadingDonte DiVincenzo joining Knicks, former Villanova teammates, on 4-year deal, AP source says
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donte DiVincenzo has agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal to join former Villanova…
Continue ReadingPanthers address immediate needs in free agency, and bring back Kulikov
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are anticipating being without some players when this coming season…
Continue ReadingBader, Volpe help Yanks beat Cards 6-2 for doubleheader split after losing opener 11-4
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Harrison Bader had a first-inning sacrifice fly in his return to St. Louis, rookie Anthony Volpe…
Continue ReadingFowler leads the Rocket Mortgage Classic at 20 under in a bid to end drought
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Rickie Fowler birdied six of his last eight holes Saturday to surge into the Rocket Mortgage Classic…
Continue ReadingAcuña and Albies hit consecutive HRs in Braves’ win over Marlins; Arraez average dips to .388
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña and Ozzie Albies homered as part of a six-run first inning and the Atlanta Braves…
Continue ReadingBohm has 6 RBIs as Phillies score most runs in 5 years with 19-4 rout of Nationals
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alec Bohm homered twice and tied his career high with six RBIs, and the Philadelphia Phillies…
Continue ReadingBruins bring back Milan Lucic among their bargain shopping in NHL free agency
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins brought back 2011 Stanley Cup winner Milan Lucic as part of their bargain shopping in NHL free agency. Boston…
Continue ReadingRays left fielder Randy Arozarena will participate in the Home Run Derby
By SHANE LANTZ Associated Press Tampa Bay Rays All-Star left fielder Randy Arozarena has announced he will participate in the 2023 Home Run Derby. He…
Continue ReadingOber’s masterful pitching, Gallo HR leads Twins past Orioles 1-0
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Bailey Ober allowed two hits over seven innings, Joey Gallo homered and the Minnesota Twins…
Continue ReadingPlum, Wilson help the Aces rout the Sun 102-84 in a matchup of the WNBA’s top teams
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 25 points and A’ja Wilson added 23 points and 12 rebounds to help the…
Continue ReadingSoto, Machado and Tatis combine for 10 RBIs, Padres beat Reds 12-5 and stop 6-game skid
CINCINNATI (AP) — Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning, Manny Machado followed three pitches later with the first of…
Continue ReadingJune’s greatest Sho: A look back at Ohtani’s best month in the majors
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s walkup music most of last season was the theme to “The Greatest…
Continue ReadingDodgers activate left-hander Julio UrÃas to make start against Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated left-hander Julio UrÃas, who had missed 36 games after straining his hamstring,…
Continue ReadingInjured Lyon inspires Australia by batting in 2nd Ashes test at Lord’s
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Injured Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has stunned cricket by batting against England in the second…
Continue ReadingGraham Rahal on IndyCar front row at Mid-Ohio with pole sitter Colton Herta
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Graham Rahal qualified on the front row for the first time in four years for the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio. He was…
Continue ReadingAstros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankle
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will miss his scheduled start Sunday against AL West-leading Texas because of…
Continue ReadingDenny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series’ first street race in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Denny Hamlin won the pole Saturday for the NASCAR Cup Series’ first street race, edging Tyler Reddick on the tricky course in…
Continue ReadingFormer Barcelona, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas announces retirement from soccer at 36
LONDON (AP) — Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from soccer on Saturday at the age of 36 — nearly 20…
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