‘Messi mania’ in China as fans clamor for a glimpse of Argentina star
By Andrew McNicol and Candice Zhu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates were temporarily “trapped” in their…
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Quinn Mathews has 16 Ks, Stanford beats Texas 8-3, forces Game 3 at super regional
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Quinn Mathews threw 156 pitches and had 16 strikeouts — both career highs — in a complete game, Drew Bowser hit a…
Continue Reading Minnesota retires jersey of rebounding ace Sylvia Fowles, helped Lynx win 2 WNBA titles
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sylvia Fowles has always deflected praise to others. The Minnesota Lynx great couldn’t escape the spotlight as the team…
Continue Reading Beloso hits 3-run HR, LSU wins super regional, clinches first CWS berth since 2017
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Cade Beloso hit a three-run home run, Riley Cooper and Gavin Guidry combined for 5 2/3 scoreless innings of three-hit…
Continue Reading Hernández lifts Red Sox over Yankees 3-2 in 10 innings to take series
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the…
Continue Reading Oral Roberts beats Oregon 11-6, wins super regional to advance to first CWS since 1978
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jake McMurray went 4 for 5 with two RBIs and three runs, Mac McCroskey had three RBIs and Oral Roberts beat Oregon 11-6 Sunday…
Continue Reading Sue Bird commands floor once more as her No. 10 retired by the Seattle Storm
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — For more than two hours, Sue Bird was back commanding the middle of the court. At times funny, at…
Continue Reading Lynx erase 11-point 4th-quarter deficit to beat Sparks after honoring Sylvia Fowles
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and Minnesota rallied from a late 11-point deficit to defeat the…
Continue Reading Adriana scores 2 goals, Pride beat Thorns 3-1 in NWSL
By SUSIE RANTZ Adriana scored two goals and the host Orlando Pride beat the Portland Thorns 3-1 in the National Women’s Soccer League on…
Continue Reading Phoenix Mercury to adjust travel arrangements following Brittney Griner harassment incident, head coach says
By Homero De la Fuente and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Following the harassment of WNBA star Brittney Griner at Dallas-Fort Worth International…
Continue Reading McMahon, Jones homers in 9th around rain delay lift Rockies over Padres 5-4
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a tying homer in heavy rain just before a 1-hour, 25-minute delay in the ninth…
Continue Reading Martin Truex Jr. surges to 4th career Sonoma Raceway victory
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. has won at Sonoma Raceway for the fourth time. He passed Chase Elliott for…
Continue Reading Stricker wins his Champions event in home state of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steve Stricker now has 15 wins on the PGA Tour Champions and this was the biggest of them all. He shot 69 for a five-shot…
Continue Reading Nick Taylor sinks 72-foot putt to win Canadian Open, countrymate Hadwin tackled in celebration
TORONTO (AP) — Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, holing a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole…
Continue Reading Uruguay beats Italy 1-0 to win maiden Under-20 World Cup title
By DEBORA REY Associated Press LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) — Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 on Sunday to win its first Under-20 World Cup title. The…
Continue Reading Pederson, Estrada homer, SS Crawford pitches as Giants rout Cubs 13-3
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joc Pederson and Thairo Estrada each hit two-run homers and drove in four runs as the San…
Continue Reading Griner, Cunningham lead fourth-quarter rally, Mercury defeat Fever 85-82
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brittney Griner scored 29 points, Sophie Cunningham scored 11 of her 13 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury…
Continue Reading Neto has first 2-homer game, Ohtani remains hot as Angels defeat Mariners 9-4
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels rookie Zach Neto made an immediate impact this season with great plays at shortstop. On…
Continue Reading De La Cruz flashes speed, sparks Reds over Cardinals 4-3
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Elly De La Cruz flashed his speed, getting two hits, reaching base four times and…
Continue Reading Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic
GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ashleigh Buhai seized the lead early with four birdies in her first five holes, closed with a short birdie for a 6-under 65…
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