Tuchel fired by Chelsea in ruthless call by US ownership
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Thomas Tuchel has been fired by Chelsea only one month into the season. The decision by Chelsea’s new American…
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Leipzig fires coach Tedesco after Champions League loss
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has fired coach Domenico Tedesco hours after a 4-1 home loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. Tedesco…
Continue ReadingNFL features record-tying 10 new head coaches
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer There will be a new look on the sideline in Week 1 of the NFL season with a record-tying 10 new head coaches…
Continue ReadingRe-start: QB Jacoby Brissett, Browns in good place together
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jacoby Brissett could have picked other teams, definitely more stable places to play. He wanted…
Continue ReadingAppreciation: Sue Bird gives basketball lasting assist
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Sue Bird just knows how to win. That’s what she does. It’s what she has always done. Few in sports…
Continue ReadingYelich 499-foot HR for Brews, but Grichuk, Rockies win in 10
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Christian Yelich led off the game with a 499-foot homer for Milwaukee, but Randal Grichuk connected…
Continue ReadingSEC teams get more chances for September statements
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer The Southeastern Conference was perhaps one blocked kick away from perfection on opening weekend, with a few…
Continue ReadingLA Angels blow lead, rally in 10th for 5-4 win over Tigers
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Velazquez scored from third on Magneuris Sierra’s bunt in the 10th inning and the…
Continue ReadingAlfaro’s 2-run single in 9th rallies Padres past Dbacks, 6-5
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Alfaro hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the…
Continue ReadingGilbert ties high with 9 strikeouts, M’s beat White Sox 3-0
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Logan Gilbert tied his career high with nine strikeouts, Cal Raleigh homered and the Seattle…
Continue ReadingOlson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A’s, catch Mets
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won…
Continue ReadingDodgers outslug Giants 6-3, Muncy homers twice
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joey Gallo blasted a go-ahead, three-run homer in the second inning and Max Muncy added a pair…
Continue ReadingSue Bird’s career ends as Aces top Storm to reach to Finals
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — This time there were tears, on the court and in the stands. The finality of the situation finally…
Continue ReadingWesneski 5 shutout innings in debut, Cubs beat Reds 9-3
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Hayden Wesneski allowed two hits over five shutout innings of relief to win his major league…
Continue ReadingSeager scores go-ahead run as Rangers edge Valdez, Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez threw his 23rd straight quality start but Corey Seager scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch and the Texas Rangers…
Continue ReadingOrioles top Blue Jays 9-6 in heated matchup of contenders
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman hit a bases-loaded double during a five-run third inning, and the Baltimore…
Continue ReadingHairy situation at US Open: 2 removed for haircut in stands
NEW YORK (AP) — There was quite a hairy situation at the U.S. Open. Two men’s stay in the Arthur Ashe Stadium seats was, um, cut short after one…
Continue ReadingBieber, RamÃrez send AL Central-leading Guardians over KC
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched eight sharp innings, José RamÃrez drove in two runs and the AL…
Continue ReadingScolari guides Brazil’s Athletico to Copa Libertadores final
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Athetico will play the Copa Libertadores final in what could be the last decider in the…
Continue ReadingGorman homers, drives in 2, as Cardinals beat Nationals 4-1
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Gorman broke out of a slump with a homer and a pair of RBIs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat…
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