Heasley shuts down Twins, Royals win 4-1 to finish sweep
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan Heasley pitched six innings of two-hit ball, Edward Oliveras and Drew Waters…
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Mariners CF Julio RodrÃguez departs with back tightness
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Seattle Mariners rookie Julio RodrÃguez left Thursday’s game at Oakland because of lower back tightness. RodrÃguez…
Continue ReadingJaguars, coming off shutout, head west to face Chargers
By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, but the tantalizing matchup of talented young quarterbacks…
Continue ReadingZack Britton returns to Yankees after Tommy John surgery
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Zack Britton will be activated by the New York Yankees, one year and two weeks after the…
Continue ReadingOvechkin, banged-up Capitals return to ice for start of camp
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are back on the ice for training camp with a…
Continue ReadingMilestone balls leave fans with a choice: Return it or sell?
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer If Aaron Judge passes Roger Maris, some lucky fan might become this generation’s Sal Durante. As a…
Continue ReadingRasmus Hojgaard ties course record at French Open
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Rasmus Hojgaard hit a nine under par to equal the course record at the Golf National and claim a two-shot…
Continue ReadingKane, Toews have no plans to leave the Blackhawks — yet
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews haven’t started making plans to leave…
Continue ReadingOld faces, new purpose as Malkin, Letang return to Penguins
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — After a summer of uncertainty, the Pittsburgh Penguins have returned to work with plenty of…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 Georgia looks for another dominant win vs. Kent State
By The Associated Press Top-ranked Georgia has blown out its first three opponents, and more of the same is expected Saturday when the Bulldogs host…
Continue ReadingFormer goalie Pekka Rinne rejoins Preds as special adviser
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have brought back former goaltender Pekka Rinne in a new role as a special alumni adviser. General…
Continue ReadingFor Panthers, the Paul Maurice era gets underway at camp
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have been through exactly one day of practice. Preseason games…
Continue ReadingPanthers look to continue to fluster Winston, get first win
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are looking for their first takeaway and first win Sunday against the…
Continue ReadingRockies’ IF Rodgers to injured list, Tovar called up
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.…
Continue ReadingBrazilian club Cruzeiro promoted after Ronaldo’s investment
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Cruzeiro has made it back into the country’s top soccer league less than year after former…
Continue ReadingBack in the rankings, No. 18 Washington hosts Stanford
By The Associated Press No. 18 Washington (3-0, 0-0 Pac-12) vs. Stanford (1-1, 0-1), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1) Line: Washington by 14, according…
Continue ReadingTom Brady, Aaron Rodgers meet for only 5th time as starters
By The Associated Press Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers meet for only the fifth time as starting quarterbacks when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the…
Continue ReadingNo. 16 Mississippi aims to slow down Brin, Tulsa offense
By The Associated Press No. 16 Mississippi’s stingy defense is bracing for Tulsa and the nation’s top passing offense. The Rebels have…
Continue ReadingNo. 15 Oregon at Washington St. promises offensive fireworks
By The Associated Press No. 15 Oregon (2-1) at Washington State (3-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (Fox) Line: Oregon by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel…
Continue ReadingPatriots look to continue recent home dominance vs. Ravens
By The Associated Press The Ravens fell apart late in a loss to Miami last week, spoiling another big day by quarterback Lamar Jackson. Baltimore…
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