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CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s first major league hit was a pinch-hit, three-run homer that gave the Cincinnati Reds an 8-7…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Geraldo Perdomo gave Arizona the lead with a two-run double in the ninth inning and the…

By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer during a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Juan Soto hit a two-run homer, Joe Musgrove pitched six sharp innings to win his eighth straight…

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard had 21 points and seven assists, Nia Coffey added 13 points and 10 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream beat the…

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Naylor homered twice, including a three-run shot that keyed a five-run first inning…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola struck out six in 7 1/3 innings, Kyle Schwarber homered and the Philadelphia…

PALERMO, Italy (AP) — Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggled at times before beating Martina Trevisan in the opening round of the Palermo Open.…

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker was ejected in the second inning Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres for arguing…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Catcher Travis d’Arnaud and the Atlanta Braves agreed to an $8 million contract for next year, a…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Casey Schmitt drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a three-run seventh inning, and the San Francisco…

By MATT DERRICK Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrived at training camp Tuesday with the understanding that he…

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says third-round draft choice Kendre Miller and fourth-round draft choice…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Arnett is the lone rookie among the Southeastern Conference’s 14 head coaches. He’s also the youngest at 36 along…

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Right-hander Paul Skenes, taken by Pittsburgh with the first pick in this month’s amateur…

TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Rougned Odor was cut by the struggling San Diego Padres. who activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 60-day injured list…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — MLS Commissioner Don Garber figures Lionel Messi’s arrival is just the start of an exciting…

TAUNTON, England (AP) — Nat Sciver-Brunt hit another century as England claimed a Women’s Ashes series draw with a 69-run win over Australia…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Fourth overall draft pick Wyatt Langford has agreed to an $8 million signing bonus…