Geno Smith hears chants, relishes Seahawks opening victory
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Hearing his name chanted as he left the field as a winner for the Seattle Seahawks wasn’t validation…
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Braves miss chance to gain ground, lose 3-2 to Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie starter Spencer Strider struck out nine over five innings but allowed a…
Continue ReadingDodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Tyler Anderson threw seven sharp innings and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingSeahawks survive Wilson’s return, edge Broncos on missed FG
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — It was a familiar scene in Seattle: Russell Wilson leading his team downfield for a game-winning score…
Continue ReadingCubs hound Bassitt, beat NL East-leading Mets 5-2
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt had his shortest start in three months, failing to get through the fourth inning as…
Continue ReadingLeblanc, Marlins break loose, beat Rangers to split twinbill
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Charles Leblanc hit a pair of RBI doubles during an eight-run burst in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas…
Continue ReadingWolves reprimand Edwards for homophobic social media remark
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have reprimanded star guard Anthony Edwards for homophobic comments he made on an Instagram video and…
Continue ReadingBichette late HR, Jays edge Rays in testy contender matchup
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning after being hit by a high…
Continue ReadingValdez pitches 1st shutout, Astros blank Tigers 7-0
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Framber Valdez pitched his first career shutout and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0.…
Continue ReadingPirates slam three home runs to down Reds
GARY SCHATZ Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Rodolfo Castro and Diego Castillo homered in a five-run fifth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Continue ReadingTrout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad lead
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league…
Continue ReadingSeahawks’ Jamal Adams leaves vs Broncos with knee injury
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter of Monday night’s season opener against the…
Continue ReadingWilmer Flores guaranteed $16.5M from Giants though 2025
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Infielder Wilmer Flores and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a contract that guarantees…
Continue ReadingAngels star Trout homers in 7th straight game, 1 shy of mark
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the…
Continue ReadingPage signs 4-year deal as coach of World Cup-bound Wales
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Rob Page has signed a four-year deal to coach World Cup-bound Wales. Page took over the role on an interim basis after Ryan…
Continue ReadingUS Soccer investigation into NWSL misconduct nearing end
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer U.S. Soccer says an investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League…
Continue ReadingFormer UFC fighter Elias Theodorou dies at age 34
TORONTO (AP) — A charismatic mixed martial artist who campaigned successfully for the right to use medical marijuana as an athlete, has died. Elias…
Continue ReadingSun beaming with confidence despite loss to Aces in Game 1
W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Connecticut Sun might be down one game in the WNBA Finals after losing their first series opener…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid closes 2021-22 season with profit of 13M euros
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid says it closed the 2021-22 season with a profit of 13 million euros and a cash balance of 425 million euros. The club…
Continue ReadingOsasuna beats Almería 1-0 to keep momentum in Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Osasuna has maintained its momentum at the start of the Spanish league by defeating promoted Almería 1-0. It is the fourth win in…
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