China cites pandemic and withdraws as host of 2023 Asian Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — China has withdrawn as host of soccer’s 2023 Asian Cup. It’s the latest cancellation of the country’s…
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LEADING OFF: Astros aim to match team mark of 12 wins in row
By The Associated Press Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros try for their 12th straight win Saturday, which would tie the team record. Altuve homered…
Continue Reading Griner’s extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was on her way to morning shootaround when she heard the news that Russia had…
Continue Reading Splash Brothers send Warriors to Western Conference Finals
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are cherishing this playoff run a little…
Continue Reading Panthers find their mojo to beat Capitals, reach 2nd round
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Florida Panthers found what made them the NHL’s best regular-season team just in time…
Continue Reading Phillies batter Dodgers’ pitching again, win 12-10 in 10
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philadelphia battered the Dodgers’ pitching staff for the second straight game in a 12-10…
Continue Reading Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finals
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson knocked down eight 3-pointers on the way to 30 points, Stephen Curry scored…
Continue Reading Shootings near Milwaukee Bucks playoff game prompt curfew
By JIM SALTER Associated Press Downtown Milwaukee will be under a limited curfew for the rest of the weekend and a massive watch party scheduled for…
Continue Reading Marte has 3 hits to lift Diamondbacks over Cubs 4-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte had three hits and drove in a run, Zach Davies pitched effectively into the sixth…
Continue Reading Benintendi, Dozier lead 18-hit night; Royals top Rox 14-10
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, Hunter Dozier had his first career…
Continue Reading Wild-card Stars force Game 7 against Calgary with 4-2 win
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Miro Heiskanen scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Dallas Stars beat…
Continue Reading Silseth dazzles in debut as Angels blank A’s 2-0
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chase Silseth allowed one hit in six strong innings while becoming the first player from…
Continue Reading Lewis slam in 9-run inning, Twins beat virus-hit Guardians
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis hit a grand slam for his first big league homer, capping a nine-run fifth inning…
Continue Reading Stanton, Judge homer again as Yankees beat White Sox 10-4
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered in his third consecutive game, Aaron Judge went deep for the second…
Continue Reading Logan solid for 6, Giants beat Cardinals for 6th win in row
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Logan Webb pitched six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants won their sixth straight game,…
Continue Reading Kim, Myers lead Padres’ hit barrage in 11-6 win over Braves
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Ha-Seong Kim hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning off reliever Will Smith, Wil Myers went…
Continue Reading Panthers beat Caps in OT, win series for 1st time since ’96
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner to send the Panthers to the second round by beating…
Continue Reading Pivetta ends streak, Martinez extends his in Red Sox victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nick Pivetta allowed a run and three hits in a season-long seven innings to win for the first time since August and the…
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SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle is back: Here’s a preview
NewsChannel 21’s Jordan Williams was live Friday night at the kayak drop-off before Saturday’s return of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, and talked with…
Continue Reading Cabrera leads Tigers to 4-2 win over Orioles
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera doubled and homered to help the slumping Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2.…
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