France spoils LJ’s return, beats Australia in World Cup
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Lauren Jackson had one basket in her first game for Australia in 12 years as the Opals lost to…
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Former NCAA champs McDonald, Giron advance in San Diego 250
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former NCAA singles champions Mackenzie McDonald and Marcos Giron won their matches at the San Diego Open ATP 250. McDonald beat…
Continue ReadingSnell brilliant for 7, Padres beat Pujols, Cardinals 1-0
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Blake Snell held St. Louis hitless until Albert Pujols beat the shift for a single with two outs…
Continue ReadingTorrens homers but Mariners stumble to A’s again, lose 2-1
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are searching for their winning ways again — the timely hits,…
Continue ReadingJudge 1 away from AL home run record, Pujols needs 2 for 700
By The Associated Press New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is one home run away from matching the AL record. Judge hit his 60th homer on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingWebb pulled early after no-hit bid ends, Giants top Rox 6-1
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Logan Webb didn’t allow a hit until one out in the sixth inning and was then immediately pulled…
Continue ReadingBumgarner gets 1st win since July, D-backs beat Dodgers 6-1
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Madison Bumgarner tossed six innings of one-run ball for his first win in nearly two months and…
Continue ReadingPujols singles in 7th inning to break up Snell’s no-hit bid
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals grounded a single to right field with two outs in the seventh inning to break up a no-hit…
Continue ReadingKwan, McKenzie pace Guardians to 8-2 victory over White Sox
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Steven Kwan homered among his three hits and Triston McKenzie struck out 13 as the Cleveland…
Continue ReadingRoyals bullpen clutch in holding off fast-fading Twins 5-2
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It was altogether fitting that on the day the Kansas City Royals fired Dayton Moore, they…
Continue ReadingVierling’s RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Blue Jays
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Vierling had five hits, including the game-winning RBI single in the 10th, to rally the…
Continue ReadingJosh Smith’s 1st over-fence HR helps Rangers beat Angels 7-2
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas rookie Josh Smith homered over the fence for the first time, and the Rangers beat…
Continue ReadingStewart, debuting Thomas help US beat Belgium in WCup opener
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, nine assists and seven…
Continue ReadingJudge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge disappointed fans by staying stuck at 60 homers but doubled twice and scored on…
Continue ReadingHapp’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run rally, Cubs beat Marlins 4-3
MIAMI (AP) — Ian Happ hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3. Patrick Wisdom hit his…
Continue ReadingLyles throws complete game as Orioles beat Tigers 8-1
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Jordan Lyles threw the second complete game of his career, Kyle Stowers homered and drove in…
Continue ReadingAstros sweep struggling Rays behind Tucker, McCullers
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer, Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven effective innngs…
Continue ReadingReds snap Boston’s win streak in Cincinnati with 5-1 victory
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India and Kyle Farmer each drove in two runs, Donovan Solano added a solo homer and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their…
Continue ReadingBuster Posey “thrilled” as he joins Giants’ ownership group
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Buster Posey has joined the San Francisco Giants ownership group less than a year after retiring.…
Continue ReadingSaints’ defense encouraged by strides made since opener
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Dennis Allen sounds more optimistic about the defense he oversees as his team…
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