LEADING OFF: Pirates try for a hit, absent M’s in Toronto
By The Associated Press The Pirates head to Wrigley Field seeking a slightly more convincing victory a day after beating the Reds 1-0 despite having…
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Reopening in doubt as China withdraws from hosting 2023 AFC Asia Cup
By Jessie Yeung, CNN China has pulled out of hosting the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asia Cup, a possible sign the country’s strict…
Continue Reading Reopening in doubt as China withdraws from hosting 2023 AFC Asia Cup
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Jessie Yeung, CNN China has pulled out of hosting the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asia Cup, a possible sign the…
Continue Reading D’backs, Orioles picking themselves up after 2021 failures
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Last season, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles tied for baseball’s worst record with a staggering…
Continue Reading States hands off when it comes to NCAA, athlete compensation
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The NCAA waited nearly a year to issue a warning that there are still rules to follow now that…
Continue Reading After Game 7 win, Mavericks will enjoy, prepare for Warriors
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have beaten the NBA’s top team during the regular season and now…
Continue Reading Gaudreau’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Stars in Game 7
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau scored 15:09 into overtime to lift Calgary past the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 7 to give the Flames just…
Continue Reading Game 7s go to OT on same day for 2nd time in NHL history
The first-round elimination games between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers and Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames went to overtime. It…
Continue Reading Hyde, Bills commit to helping victims of Buffalo shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Micah Hyde considered canceling his charity softball game after hearing about the shooting Saturday at a Buffalo supermarket.…
Continue Reading Pujols pitches 9th, Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set a major league record for wins by a starting battery as…
Continue Reading Panarin lifts Rangers past Penguins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal 4:46 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the…
Continue Reading Doncic leads Mavs over Suns 123-90 in Game 7 blowout
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 off the bench and the Dallas Mavericks…
Continue Reading American Richy Ledezma scores 1st goal for PSV Eindhoven
By The Associated Press American midfielder Richy Ledezma scored his first goal for PSV Eindhoven, putting the visitors ahead in the second half of a…
Continue Reading Tiring Giannis, Bucks fall short in NBA title repeat bid
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer The Milwaukee Bucks and star Giannis Antetokounmpo wilted in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series and saw…
Continue Reading Gavin Lux gets 2-run double, Dodgers surge past Phils 5-4
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Lux atoned for an early fielding mistake with a walk-off, two-run double in the ninth…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Pirates try for a hit, absent M’s in Toronto
By The Associated Press NO HIT WONDERThe Pirates head to Wrigley Field seeking a slightly more convincing victory a day after beating the Reds 1-0…
Continue Reading Ohtani homers again, leads Angels past A’s 4-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive game, leading the Los Angeles Angels to…
Continue Reading Schwindel’s go-ahead hit in 9th lifts Cubs over Arizona
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona…
Continue Reading Brittany Force wins at Virginia NHRA Nationals
DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — Brittany Force won Top Fuel class in the Virginia NHRA Nationals on Sunday and John Force Racing teammate Robert Hight took…
Continue Reading García, Calhoun each hit 2 homers, Rangers beat Red Sox 7-1
By LARY BUMP Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García and Kole Calhoun each hit two home runs, Martin Perez pitched six strong…
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