Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh…
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76ers prez Morey taking ‘careful process’ in search for Rivers’ replacement as coach
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey said he will take his time before hiring a new head…
Continue Reading Wawrinka beats Murray at rare ATP Challenger Tour match between Grand Slam champs
BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Stan Wawrinka beat Andy Murray 6-3, 6-0 in Bordeaux, France, on Wednesday in what is believed to be the first ATP…
Continue Reading As Triple Crown chase rolls on, horse racing at a crossroads after latest spate of deaths
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Industry leaders believe horse racing is at at crossroads after seven horses died at Churchill…
Continue Reading Nuggets’ Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos
By PAT GRAHAM and ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writers DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray continue to turn in jaw-dropping performances…
Continue Reading Struggling Mets call up infielder Mark Vientos from minor leagues
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Mark Vientos has been brought up to the struggling New York Mets after a hot start to…
Continue Reading Firmino, Milner among quartet of Liverpool players to leave club at end of season
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool has confirmed four high profile players will depart at the end of the season. Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita,…
Continue Reading Becky Hammon: Las Vegas Aces head coach says Dearica Hamby’s pregnancy ‘was never an issue’
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Speaking to reporters a day after the WBNA announced her suspension for violating league and team workplace…
Continue Reading Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads…
Continue Reading Ryder Cup captain Johnson still not sure where DJ, Koepka fit in
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Zach Johnson cares mostly about group chemistry for his American team at the Ryder Cup. He…
Continue Reading NFL announces participants for Coach Accelerator program
NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, who is taking the year off, is among 40 diverse coaching candidates who will…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal to hold news conference amid reports out of Spain that he will miss French Open
MANACOR, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal will hold a news conference Thursday amid media reports that he is going to miss the French Open for the first…
Continue Reading Blue Jays’ Jay Jackson says he was tipping pitches against Aaron Judge
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jay Jackson says he believes he was tipping his pitches when New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge…
Continue Reading Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied…
Continue Reading Steelers fortify QB room, bring back longtime backup Mason Rudolph to 1-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph is staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers after all. Pittsburgh has signed the longtime backup quarterback to a…
Continue Reading Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic in rainy Italian Open quarterfinal clash
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic’s preparations for the French Open took another blow on Wednesday as the world No. 1 was beaten by…
Continue Reading Brentford striker Ivan Toney banned 8 months for breaching betting rules
LONDON (AP) — Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been suspended for eight months by the English Football Association for breaching its betting rules.…
Continue Reading Griner, Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner’s life and career path have taken a sharp turn over the past 18 months following…
Continue Reading Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a message that…
Continue Reading US beats Austria 4-1 for 4th straight win at ice hockey worlds
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States maintained a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1 on Wednesday for…
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