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…
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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…
Continue Reading Cloud, Atkins help Mystics turn back late Storm rally on day Bird honored in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Natasha Cloud scored 19 points, Ariel Atkins added 12, including five key points late in the fourth quarter, and the Washington…
Continue Reading Oral Roberts claims surprise College World Series bid; Wake Forest, LSU, Virginia also win supers
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer No. 1 national seed Wake Forest was expected to make it to the College World Series. Oral Roberts? Not so much. Yet…
Continue Reading As Nuggets near title, Murray has become all-around point guard Malone long envisioned
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Even back when Jamal Murray was racking up 50-point games in the NBA bubble, Denver coach Michael…
Continue Reading Biggio HR helps Blue Jays overcome 5-run deficit, beat Twins 7-6, avoid sweep
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays…
Continue Reading Down 3-1 in NBA Finals, Heat looking for inspiration any place they can find it against Nuggets
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Miami Heat may be down 3-1 in the NBA Finals against the Nuggets heading into Game 5 on Monday…
Continue Reading Conor McGregor sends Miami Heat mascot to hospital following punch during mid-game skit, per report
By Jacob Lev and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of…
Continue Reading Phoenix Mercury make travel ‘adjustments’ following airport incident with Brittney Griner
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard had one goal before taking the court Sunday. She wants…
Continue Reading Castellanos’ homer helps Phillies to series win over Dodgers
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos homered, Trea Turner had three hits and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los…
Continue Reading Another horse dies at Belmont Park, 2nd fatality in 24 hours after Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — Another horse has died after racing at Belmont Park, a day after the Belmont Stakes. Mashnee Girl suffered an injury in the first…
Continue Reading Henderson homers as Orioles complete sweep of Royals, 11-3
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson homered for the second consecutive day, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated…
Continue Reading Israel secures 3rd place at Under-20 World Cup
By DEBORA REY Associated Press LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) — Debutant Israel ended its successful appearance at the Under-20 World Cup by beating…
Continue Reading Smith, Candelario homer as Nats win 6-2, stop 6-game skid, Braves’ 7-game win streak
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Dominic Smith and Jeimer Candelario hit two-run homers in the sixth inning and the Washington…
Continue Reading Wake Forest ties record with nine home runs, routs Alabama 22-5 to sweep super regional
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Brock Wilken hit three of Wake Forest’s record-tying nine home runs, and the Demon Deacons routed Alabama 22-5 to win…
Continue Reading McClanahan becomes majors’ 1st 10-game winner, Rays beat Rangers 7-3 to take 2 of 3
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan became the majors first 10-game winner and the Tampa Bay Rays beat…
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