Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A new study finds that climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra…
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More than 500 home runs since 2010 can be attributed to the climate crisis, scientists say, as warmer air juices baseball flight
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Whether it’s a change in the baseballs themselves, better analytics or more robust player training, many have speculated…
Continue Reading Masters Live Updates | Play suspended at Masters, trees down
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from the second round Friday of the Masters (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Play has been suspended for a second time…
Continue Reading England’s Lionesses have ‘fire in the belly’ for World Cup after Finalissima victory against Brazil
By George Ramsay, CNN As they lifted an international trophy for a second time in nine months, England’s Lionesses advanced their impressive…
Continue Reading Arsenal’s trust in Mikel Arteta paying off, says Klopp
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer In a season of so many coaching changes in the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp says Arsenal is a good example of what…
Continue Reading Bayern forward Choupo-Moting a doubt for Man City game
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will miss Saturday’s game against Freiburg with a knee…
Continue Reading Q&A: Pumpkins’ Corgan raises awareness for Highland Park
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Smashing Pumpkins singer and guitarist Billy Corgan is back this weekend trying to raise funds for victims of last…
Continue Reading Magnus Carlsen loses his last competition as world champion after dramatic slip of his mouse
By Ben Morse, CNN Magnus Carlsen lost against Hikaru Nakamura in the losers final of the Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters 2023 thanks to a…
Continue Reading Kraken clinch first playoff berth, beat Coyotes 4-2
By SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history and set an NHL record for…
Continue Reading Rantanen scores hat trick, Avalanche beat Sharks 6-2
By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored a hat-trick to lead the Colorado Avalanche past the San Jose Sharks…
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Bend Rapids 16U return from nationals trip, more in Thursday’s sports report
Oregon high school clay shooting breaks record and the Bend Pickleball Club announces tournament…
Continue Reading May throws 6 impressive innings, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Dustin May threw six dominant innings, Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue Reading Golden Knights close in on West with 5-2 win over Kings
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights scored four goals on their first six shots and took a major step toward…
Continue Reading Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Keita Bates-Diop had 25 points, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson added 24 points each…
Continue Reading Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver…
Continue Reading Paul makes 7 3s, Suns beat Nuggets for 7th straight win
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul made a career-high seven 3-pointers and the Phoenix Suns won their season-best seventh…
Continue Reading Robertson scores 2, Stars keep pace with 4-1 win over Flyers
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson beat the first-period buzzer while scoring twice, and the Dallas Stars kept pace…
Continue Reading Thunder beat Jazz 114-98, strengthen play-in hopes
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder strengthened their…
Continue Reading Joel Armia has 2nd hat trick, Canadiens beat Capitals 6-2
MONTREAL (AP) — Joel Armia had his second career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Thursday night to snap a…
Continue Reading Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac…
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