Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros’ 9-1 romp over Mets
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Tucker had a three-run homer and a stolen base, Yordan Alvarez hit his 23rd home run and…
Continue ReadingSports
Olson homers twice to lead Braves past Phillies 5-3
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Olson homered twice and Travis d’Arnaud also went deep to lift the Atlanta Braves to a…
Continue Reading AP source: Knicks dealing Alec Burks, Noel to Pistons
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks are trading Nerlens Noel and…
Continue Reading Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A’s 2-1
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — JP Sears stretched his big league scoreless streak to 12 2/3 innings and won his second spot…
Continue Reading Ivica Zubac, Clippers agree on contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a contract extension with center Ivica Zubac. The team had declined its $7.5 million…
Continue Reading Corbin strikes out 12, Nationals rally to beat Pirates 3-1
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Corbin matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, Yadiel Hernandez delivered a…
Continue Reading Mystics make 15 3-pointers in 92-74 victory over Dream
WASHINGTON (AP) — Natasha Cloud scored 18 points, Ariel Atkins added 15 points and the Washington Mystics made 15 3-pointers in a 92-74 victory…
Continue Reading Clippers complete remodeling of 350 courts in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have completed the renovations of 350 public basketball courts and unveiled the last of them Tuesday at…
Continue Reading Trilogy: Canelo aims to finish Golovkin rivalry with a KO
By ERIC NÚÑEZ AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A split-draw in the first fight and then a majority decision in favor of Canelo Álvarez in the…
Continue Reading Lightning confident they’re set up for continued success
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, two championships and a strong — though…
Continue Reading Angels’ Bradley out, broke elbow in dugout fall during brawl
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels reliever Archie Bradley broke a bone in his elbow while climbing over the dugout…
Continue Reading Koepka cites injuries, family for joining Saudi-backed tour
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Scherzer makes rehab start, Ohtani vs Chisox
By The Associated Press Mets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday. The outing against the…
Continue Reading T-wolves welcome rookie Kessler’s defense, size and upside
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Walker Kessler will bring a 7-foot-1 presence and prolific shot-blocking ability to the…
Continue Reading Mexico slates 2 WCup warmups in US but missing some regulars
By The Associated Press Mexico will play a pair of World Cup warmups in September but is likely to be missing its European-based players because the…
Continue Reading Braves put closer Jansen on IL due to irregular heartbeat
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen has been put on the 15-day injured list because of an irregular heartbeat. It’s the…
Continue Reading Mets push Max Scherzer’s minor league rehab start back a day
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Max Scherzer had his minor league rehab start with Double-A Binghamton pushed back a…
Continue Reading Spit, ‘disrespect’ arrive at Wimbledon as tennis turns ugly
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Nick Kyrgios capped his first-round victory at Wimbledon by spitting in the direction…
Continue Reading Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon ends with dramatic defeat against Harmony Tan
By George Ramsay, CNN Serena Williams’ return to singles tennis after a year-long absence ended with a dramatic 5-7 6-1 6-7 (7-10) first-round…
Continue Reading Bills, Sabres co-owner ‘progressing’ from health issue
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is “progressing well” while rehabilitating…
Continue Reading