Naylor HR and 6 RBIs highlights Guardians’ rare power surge in 12-8 win over Orioles
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press Josh Naylor homered, had a career-high four hits and drove in six runs to highlight a rare power display by the…
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Russian Olympic cycling medalists barred from races for lack of neutrality during war in Ukraine
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Two Russian track cyclists who won medals at the Tokyo Olympics have been ruled ineligible to race for breaching rules…
Continue Reading Shane Ray’s NFL comeback bid from wrist injury takes him from CFL to Buffalo Bills
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Edge rusher Shane Ray refused to give up on himself even at his lowest point, when the…
Continue Reading Ohtani homers twice, including career longest at 459 feet, Angels beat White Sox 12-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered in consecutive innings, including a 459-foot drive that was the longest of his Major League Baseball career,…
Continue Reading Beeks escapes bases-loaded jam, Lowe, Siri hit homers as Rays beat Cubs 4-3
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Lowe and Jose Siri each hit two-run homers late in the game, Jalen Beeks got the final…
Continue Reading Butler, Jokic lead Heat, Nuggets into a NBA Finals after unconventional paths
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic wasn’t supposed to be here. Neither was Jimmy Butler, for that matter. Jokic was…
Continue Reading NASCAR slams Stewart-Haas Racing for cheating to make 2 consecutive days of massive penalties
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has issued its second massive penalty in as many days by levying huge fines…
Continue Reading Broncos sign kicker Elliott Fry after dumping veteran Brandon McManus
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Elliott Fry will get the first chance to serve as Brandon McManus’…
Continue Reading Stars set solid foundation in DeBoer debut with core group intact for next season
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars set a promising foundation in their first season with coach Pete DeBoer.…
Continue Reading SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — A month highlighted by gambling-related firings and potential NCAA infractions in…
Continue Reading Champion UConn gets Newton back at NBA draft deadline; Kentucky’s Tshiebwe stays in
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Wednesday marked the deadline for players who were early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and return to…
Continue Reading Italy, Nigeria and Brazil advance to Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals; Argentina, England out
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Italy, Nigeria, Colombia and a 10-man Brazil lineup have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup.…
Continue Reading Rogers, Marisnick lead Tigers over Rangers 3-2
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Jake Marisnick followed with a…
Continue Reading Seattle Kraken sign GM Ron Francis to 3-year extension through 2026-27 season
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Cubs’ Steele leaves start against Rays because of left forearm tightness
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele exited Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings because of left forearm…
Continue Reading Top MLB prospects Crews, Skenes lead LSU into NCAA tournament
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When 6-foot-6, 247-pound right-hander Paul Skenes steps on the mound at LSU’s Alex…
Continue Reading Tigers’ Riley Greene on injured list with left leg stress fracture
DETROIT (AP) — Centerfielder Riley Greene was put on the 10-day injured list by the Detroit Tigers because of a stress fracture in his left leg.…
Continue Reading Dream 2nd year standout Rhyne Howard aims to be WNBA’s next ‘generational talent’
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard isn’t willing to rest on her first-year WNBA honors with the Atlanta…
Continue Reading Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as team’s new general manager
TORONTO (AP) — Brad Treliving is the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team made the announcement Wednesday, less than two weeks…
Continue Reading Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are evaluating their next steps after falling in the Eastern…
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