Hendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the…
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Who’s No. 2? Kupchak says Hornets likely to keep that pick in NBA draft
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer The Charlotte Hornets are leaning toward keeping the pivotal No. 2 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft. General…
Continue Reading Jeff Walz and Louisville women are moving forward after Hailey Van Lith’s transfer to LSU
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jeff Walz is excited about who’s on his new-look roster and appreciative of the notable…
Continue Reading Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th career hit and the Detroit…
Continue Reading Frank Vogel and Suns announce coaching staff including Kevin Young and David Fizdale
PHOENIX (AP) — New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel announced his coaching staff for the coming season, which includes associate head coach Kevin…
Continue Reading Chapman homers and Gausman throws 6 solid innings as Blue Jays beat Marlins 6-3
MIAMI (AP) — Matt Chapman homered and doubled, Kevin Gausman pitched six-plus innings of three-run ball and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami…
Continue Reading Bradley goes 6 strong innings and Rays beat Orioles 7-2 to split 2-game series
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Taj Bradley allowed one run over a career-high six innings, Randy Arozarena and…
Continue Reading Nationals place Victor Robles on IL, a day after his tiff with a teammate in the dugout
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have placed center fielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list with…
Continue Reading IOC warns Afghanistan about Paris Olympics status over denying sports to women and girls
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics was put in question Wednesday by the…
Continue Reading Wickmayer to face top-seeded Maria in Veneto Open quarterfinals
GAIBA, Italy (AP) — Yanina Wickmayer will face top-seeded Tatjana Maria in the quarterfinals of the Veneto Open after rallying to beat former…
Continue Reading USWNT reveals Women’s World Cup squad – with a little help from the Bidens, Taylor Swift, Shaquille O’Neal and others
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) announced its squad for the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday as…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Missing out on Lionel Messi hasn’t slowed Saudi Arabia’s ambitious recruitment…
Continue Reading 2022 finalist Zhang Shuai out in 1st round at Birmingham Classic as seeds tumble
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Zhang Shuai of China was a finalist at the Birmingham Classic in 2022 but was eliminated in the first round of the…
Continue Reading Lucas Oil Stadium to host NBA’s All-Star Saturday night festivities
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This season’s NBA All-Star skills competition will be held Feb. 17 at Lucas Oil Stadium…
Continue Reading Medvedev beats Djere in 3 sets to reach Halle quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Daniil Medvedev has continued building momentum after recent setbacks as he moved into the quarterfinals of the Halle Open by…
Continue Reading Josh Berry finally lands his big NASCAR break as Kevin Harvick’s replacement in Cup Series
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Josh Berry will take the final step in his long journey to the top of racing with…
Continue Reading Bruce Brown opts out of his contract with the NBA-champion Nuggets, AP source says
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Bruce Brown is set to become a free agent after declining his $6.8 million player option with the…
Continue Reading NCAA panel imposes a 3-game suspension for Memphis’ Penny Hardaway for recruiting violations
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer An NCAA infractions panel has imposed a three-game suspension for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway for recruiting…
Continue Reading Tennis players Nastja Kolar and Alexandra Riley get lifetime bans in match-fixing case
LONDON (AP) — Tennis players Nastja Kolar and Alexandra Riley have been banned from the sport for life and fined as part of a match-fixing case.…
Continue Reading The US Open returns to Riviera in Los Angeles in 2031 after an 83-year absence
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles had to wait 75 years for the U.S. Open to return and now it feels like a regular…
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