NFL player says he’s ‘blessed’ after escaping vehicle fire
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — NFL free agent running back Leonard Fournette said he’s “blessed” after escaping a vehicle fire in Florida…
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Fans get their way as Bayern Munich and Qatar decide not to renew contentious sponsorship deal
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich and Qatar Airways say they are not going to renew a sponsorship deal which caused tension between the German soccer…
Continue Reading USWNT star Megan Rapinoe says next month’s World Cup will ‘blow the lid off’ global business opportunities for women’s sports
By Ben Morse and David Close, CNN (CNN) — US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star Megan Rapinoe believes the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup…
Continue Reading Ohtani still hasn’t decided whether he will participate in the Home Run Derby
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani already knows he is headed to the All-Star Game in two weeks. It remains unclear…
Continue Reading Jordan Weems works out of jam in 10th as Nationals outlast Mariners 7-4 in 11
By CAMERON VAN TIL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Weems worked out of a bases-loaded, none-out jam in the 10th inning against the heart of…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani first AL pitcher in nearly 60 years to homer twice, strike out 10, Angels beat ChiSox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first American League pitcher in nearly 60 years to hit two homers…
Continue Reading Paul Blackburn pitches Athletics to 2-1 victory over Yankees in Josh Donaldson’s return
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Paul Blackburn pitched into the sixth inning for Oakland, allowing one run on Josh…
Continue Reading Ogunbowale scores 23, Dallas hands Phoenix sixth straight double-digit loss
PHOENIX (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 23 points, Natasha Howard had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat Phoenix 77-62 for the…
Continue Reading Carroll and Walker hit back-to-back homers to spark the Diamondbacks past the Rays 8-4
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll and Christian Walker hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first, Evan Longoria…
Continue Reading Brandon Marsh homers twice as Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs 5-1
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Marsh homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the…
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Bend North Little League hosting District 5 baseball, softball tourney this week
The Bend North Little League team is hosting the District 5 tournament this week at Sky View Middle School, with more than 40 baseball and softball…
Continue Reading Rookie Andrew Abbott improves to 4-0 for Cincinnati as Reds top Orioles 3-1
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Abbott was impressive on the mound again for Cincinnati, and Matt McLain and TJ Friedl…
Continue Reading Duran’s solo homer in long at-bat sparks five-run eighth as Rangers beat Tigers 8-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezequiel Duran’s solo home run into the second deck in left sparked a five-run eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat…
Continue Reading Jordan Montgomery pitches St. Louis Cardinals to 4-2 victory over Houston Astros
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Montgomery pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning in his second straight win, and…
Continue Reading Clayton Kershaw takes no-hitter into 6th, J.D. Martinez hits 300th homer, Dodgers beat Rockies 5-0
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Clayton Kershaw carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, J.D. Martinez homered twice to reach 300…
Continue Reading Gavin Williams shuts down Royals for 7 innings, Guardians rally to win in 9th on Brennan’s double
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gavin Williams held Kansas City to one hit through seven innings in his second major league…
Continue Reading Peterson, Nimmo lift struggling Mets past Brewers ahead of owner Steve Cohen’s presser on team
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo homered twice and David Peterson threw six scoreless innings in his return to the…
Continue Reading Collier scores a career-high 33 to help the Lynx beat the Storm 104-93
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had a career-high 33 points and 10 rebounds, Diamond Miller added 18 points in her return from an injury and…
Continue Reading Estrada has two RBIs as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0 for their 13th win in 15 games
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Thairo Estrada had a two-run double and scored a run, Alex Wood and three relievers combined on an…
Continue Reading Acuña hits 2 HRs as power-hitting Braves keep rolling, beat Ryan, Twins 6-2
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two of Atlanta’s five homers — all in the first two innings — as the…
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