LEADING OFF: Twins lose pitching coach, brawl bans announced
By The Associated Press Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is serving his final days with Minnesota before leaving for the same job with LSU. His…
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Mariners’ Winker, Crawford, J-Rod suspended for Angels brawl
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — A trio of Seattle Mariners regulars were suspended Monday for their brawl with the Los Angeles Angels,…
Continue Reading AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets
By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the…
Continue Reading AP sources: F1, ESPN near rights deal with much higher price
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Formula 1 is close to renewing its United States broadcast rights with ESPN, for an exponentially higher price. Two…
Continue Reading Wimbledon lookahead: Serena, Swiatek for Day 2 Centre Court
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams makes her return to singles play on Day 2 of Wimbledon. Williams will face Harmony Tan in the third match…
Continue Reading 1st Mexican woman at Wimbledon in 26 years on grandpa’s path
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Fernanda Contreras Gómez never had been to the All England Club until this weekend.…
Continue Reading Kris Bryant activated, in Rockies’ lineup vs Dodgers
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have activated star outfielder Kris Bryant from the 10-day injured list. He is slated to bat third and play left…
Continue Reading Okagbare doping case DQs Nigerian relay team from worlds
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Sprinter Blessing Okagbare’s doping violations will keep her Nigerian teammates from participating in the…
Continue Reading Cardinals place Flaherty and Bader on the injured list
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have placed right-hander Jack Flaherty and center fielder Harrison Bader on…
Continue Reading Former Illinois star Dee Brown to coach at NAIA’s Roosevelt
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois star and NBA player Dee Brown is the new coach at Roosevelt University in Chicago. The NAIA school announced the…
Continue Reading Avalanche, Lightning show importance of making smart trades
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup showed the value of speed and skill in a league…
Continue Reading O’Toole wins Athletes Unlimited AUX Softball competition
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Pitcher Danielle O’Toole has won the inaugural Athletes Unlimited AUX Softball competition, capping a comeback in…
Continue Reading Mets move Megill to 60-day IL, claim Robertson from Braves
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill will be out until at least mid-August after the team moved him to the 60-day injured list. The…
Continue Reading Thompkins leaving Madrid’s basketball team after 7 seasons
MADRID (AP) — Former NBA player Trey Thompkins is ending his seven-year stint with Spanish club Real Madrid. Thompkins is a power forward who…
Continue Reading Ukrainians have war on mind during 1st-round Wimbledon wins
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ukrainian tennis players Anhelina Kalinina and Lesia Tsurenko have won their opening…
Continue Reading Junior Circuit: Big league sons making own names in majors
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Growing up as the son of a major league ballplayer, Terry Francona knew to speak only when he was…
Continue Reading Wolff, Ortiz among the latest to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series added three more players to its roster for the second tournament in Oregon, a group…
Continue Reading Swede Day: Alfredsson, Sedins elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Swedes Henrik and Daniel Sedin and Daniel Alfredsson have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame along with…
Continue Reading Spain and Portugal meet to discuss bid for 2030 World Cup
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Soccer officials and government authorities from Spain and Portugal have met to discuss a joint bid to host the 2030 World…
Continue Reading Bruins re-up GM Sweeney; 1st job to find Cassidy replacement
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Don Sweeney to a multiyear extension. The move comes…
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