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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights bolstered their forward depth by signing veteran Phil Kessel to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Wednesday.…

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1. Nico Hoerner had three…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a leadoff homer and Trey Mancini added a two-run shot to back up another quality…

By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered during a five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds, and the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased…

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramirez had an RBI double in the 11th inning and scored the winning run on a…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — ESPN is reporting that Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has a torn left hamstring and could be sidelined for months.…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the…

By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston…

By PRESTON SHOEMAKER Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Hollidaysburg Little League extended its summer and staved off elimination for…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Botic Van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands cruised into the Winston-Salem Open quarterfinals, beating Spain’s Jaume…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Gavin Sheets twice came through…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Twenty20 World Cup organizers have had to release standing-room-only tickets for the India-Pakistan group-stage…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cal Quantrill shut down his former team through seven brilliant innings, All-Star José Ramírez…

By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start…

By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — It has been 17 years since the Jets and Giants got together for a practice…

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — British Open champion Cameron Smith is returning home to play for the first time since 2019 when he contests the…

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Epicenter has been installed as the 7-5 morning-line favorite for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on Saturday at…