Nuggets become first NBA champion in this format to not face a top-3 seed
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer In terms of opponent seeding, Denver’s run to this NBA championship was unlike any other since the league went…
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Daniel Murphy takes next step in comeback bid, joins Angels on minor league deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daniel Murphy is joining the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league contract, the next step in a surprising comeback bid by…
Continue Reading Denver Nuggets win first NBA championship title in Game 5 victory over Miami Heat
By Steve Almasy and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship Monday night, downing the Miami Heat…
Continue Reading Arizona manager Lovullo ejected after Phillies hit Carroll in consecutive at-bats
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona manager Torey Lovullo has been ejected against the Philadelphia Phillies after Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was…
Continue Reading Torkelson lifts Tigers to 6-5, 10-inning win over Braves, stops 9-game skid
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson sparked a three-run, ninth-inning rally against Raisel Iglesias with a two-run homer…
Continue Reading Nicaragua thrown out of CONCACAF Gold Cup for ineligible player, replaced by Trinidad
MIAMI (AP) — Nicaragua was thrown out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup for using an ineligible player in eight matches and was replaced in the tournament…
Continue Reading Haniger drives in 2, Crawford delivers tiebreaking single as Giants edge Cardinals 4-3
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mitch Haniger drove in two runs and Brandon Crawford hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth…
Continue Reading Rangers’ Gray to miss scheduled start vs. Angels on Tuesday because of blister
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas right-hander Jon Gray will not make his scheduled start Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels while dealing…
Continue Reading Jacob deGrom has reconstructive elbow surgery, Rangers say procedure went well
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom has had reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Texas Rangers…
Continue Reading Professional options increase for softball players as sport grows
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former UCLA softball star Megan Faraimo was one of 12 players with the option of choosing…
Continue Reading Original Golden Knights hope to fulfill owner’s wish of Stanley Cup by 6th year
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights owner Bill Foley was aggressive from the beginning. He said he wanted to win the…
Continue Reading Jackie Bradley Jr cut by Kansas City Royals
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was cut by the Kansas City Royals after batting .133 with one…
Continue Reading Another LIV lawsuit claims logo infringement for Mickelson team
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Those lawsuits involving LIV aren’t going away. The PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabia funder…
Continue Reading Accustomed to playing with injuries, Panthers prepare for Game 5
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Florida Panthers took the ice for Monday’s practice without several key players, most…
Continue Reading Cardinals’ Helsley on injured list with strained right forearm
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list because of a strained right forearm. St. Louis announced the…
Continue Reading Saudi and LIV a topic with no answers as US Open approaches
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has given back his trophy. He just can’t get rid of…
Continue Reading Defiant A’s fans plan `Reverse Boycott’ at Oakland Coliseum
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Fans have organized a “Reverse Boycott” of the Oakland Athletics for…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe informs PSG he will not trigger contract extension, AP source says
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain he will not take up the option of a 12-month…
Continue Reading The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Athletic, a subscription sports outlet owned by The New York Times, is laying off about 4% of its…
Continue Reading Oklahoma softball ace Jordy Bahl announces plans to transfer after winning national title
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Oklahoma softball ace Jordy Bahl has announced she is transferring and heading back to her home state of Nebraska.…
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