Shaquem Griffin, former Seattle Seahawks linebacker and ‘true inspiration,’ announces retirement from NFL
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin — who the NFL called “a true inspiration” —…
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Frankfurt’s Kevin Trapp says he’s turning down Man Utd offer
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp says he has turned down an offer from Manchester United to stay with the…
Continue Reading US Open’s ‘Tennis Plays for Peace’ raises $1.2 million for Ukraine relief
By CNN Sport staff On Wednesday, the US Open held its ‘Tennis Plays for Peace’ event for Ukraine relief ahead of the start of the…
Continue Reading Britton pitches in minors in return from Tommy John surgery
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton returned to the mound after an 11-month absence, facing two batters for the Class A…
Continue Reading Dodgers pummel Brewers again, Heaney 10 Ks in 12-6 win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrew Heaney struck out 10 in his first win in four months and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the…
Continue Reading Veteran forward Phil Kessel headed to Vegas on 1-year deal
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.…
Continue Reading Zach McKinstry homers as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-1
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…
Continue Reading Altuve, Mancini HR; Valdez, Astros hand Twins 5th straight L
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…
Continue Reading Witt HR in late rally after Gallen exits, Royals beat Dbacks
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…
Continue Reading Sun beat Wings 73-58 to reach WNBA semifinals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds, and the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased…
Continue Reading Ramirez lifts Rays to 4-3 win over Angels in 11 innings
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…
Continue Reading Report: Cowboys LT Tyron Smith tears hamstring, out months
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — ESPN is reporting that Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has a torn left hamstring and could be sidelined for months.…
Continue Reading Realmuto homers as Phillies top lowly Reds 7-5
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the…
Continue Reading Springer 3 hits, RBI double in 10th as Blue Jays top Red Sox
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s feel good run through the LLWS finally ends
By PRESTON SHOEMAKER Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Hollidaysburg Little League extended its summer and staved off elimination for…
Continue Reading Van De Zandschulp reaches Winston-Salem Open quarterfinals
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Botic Van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands cruised into the Winston-Salem Open quarterfinals, beating Spain’s Jaume…
Continue Reading Giolito, Sheets lift White Sox to 5-3 win over Orioles
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Gavin Sheets twice came through…
Continue Reading Standing room only for India-Pakistan match at T20 World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Twenty20 World Cup organizers have had to release standing-room-only tickets for the India-Pakistan group-stage…
Continue Reading Quantrill stifles former team as Guardians beat Padres 7-0
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cal Quantrill shut down his former team through seven brilliant innings, All-Star José Ramírez…
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Bend runner places 20th overall, top American in steep, rocky mountain trail race in France
One of the world’s toughest mountain trail races is underway in France, and several Bend athletes are participating in the event. Matt Palilla…
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