‘Arms race’: NIL compensation now a potent recruiting weapon
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The NCAA instituted a policy last summer allowing athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness. The…
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4-time Slam champ Osaka loses to American Collins at US Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has lost in the first round of a second consecutive…
Continue ReadingSnell’s strong outing, Grisham’s HR lead Padres past Giants
By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Blake Snell allowed four hits over six shutout innings and Trent Grisham hit a two-run homer…
Continue ReadingGallen extends scoreless streak, Dbacks blast Phillies 12-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen stretched his scoreless streak to 34 1/3 innings with another dominating performance,…
Continue ReadingJudge hits 51st HR as Yankees snap skid, top Angels 7-4
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a three-run shot for his 51st homer of the season, and the New York Yankees…
Continue ReadingPratto 2 HRs lead Royals; La Russa out, Chisox 5th L in row
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Nick Pratto hit two home runs to highlight a career-high four-hit performance and the…
Continue ReadingCruz continues to punish Brewers in Pirates’ 4-2 victory
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Oneil Cruz went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run as the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Continue ReadingGordon’s slam, 6 RBIs lead Twins to 10-5 win over Red Sox
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Gordon hit his first-ever grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Jake Cave and Gary…
Continue ReadingDodgers quiet Timmy Trumpet for now, Lux helps top Mets 4-3
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Lux and the Los Angeles Dodgers quieted Timmy Trumpet at least for now, edging the New York…
Continue ReadingValdez wins sixth straight as Astros beat Rangers 4-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Framber Valdez won his sixth straight decision while pitching his 22nd consecutive quality start and Jose Altuve homered,…
Continue ReadingCron, Ureña help Rockies hand Braves 3rd straight loss, 3-2
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — C.J. Cron drove in two runs, José Ureña outpitched Max Fried, and the Colorado Rockies beat the…
Continue ReadingRaleigh, France lead Mariners to 9-3 victory over Tigers
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the…
Continue ReadingMurphy’s grand slam keys A’s 10-6 win against Nationals
HARVEY VALENTINE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sean Murphy’s fifth-inning grand slam broke open a one-run game and the Oakland Athletics…
Continue ReadingYankees’ Taillon hit by line drive, leaves after 2 innings
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon got hit in his pitching arm by a line drive Tuesday night and left his start…
Continue ReadingNevada judge almost unseals Ronaldo rape case documents
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police report compiled a decade after a woman first made a 2009 rape complaint against…
Continue ReadingRaducanu’s US Open title defense ends with loss to Cornet
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Emma Raducanu’s defense of her surprising 2021 U.S. Open championship has ended with a…
Continue ReadingRomine, Reds rough up Hudson, end Cards’ 3-game win streak
CINCINNATI (AP) — Austin Romine hit a two-run homer as the Cincinnati Reds roughed up Dakota Hudson and beat St. Louis 5-1, ending the Cardinals’…
Continue ReadingQuantrill, Guardians toss 1-hitter, beat Orioles 5-1
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Cal Quantrill combined with three relievers for a one-hitter, rookie center fielder Will Benson…
Continue ReadingKershaw set for return to Dodgers’ rotation Thursday vs Mets
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw is set to come off the injured list and rejoin the…
Continue ReadingSeahawks CB Sidney Jones IV still has concussion symptoms
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones IV still has not been cleared to play after a…
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