Acuña hits 2 HRs as power-hitting Braves keep rolling, beat Ryan, Twins 6-2
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two of Atlanta’s five homers — all in the first two innings — as the…
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Rookie Gonzales homers and triples in his home debut as the Pirates beat the Padres 9-4
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former first-round pick Nick Gonzales homered and tripled in his first home game at PNC Park, and…
Continue Reading De La Cruz and Segura homer, Marlins pound out 19 hits in 10-1 rout of Red Sox
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run home run, Jean Segura added a solo homer and the Florida Marlins…
Continue Reading Katie Ledecky joins an elite club with another dominating performance at the US nationals
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katie Ledecky has joined an elite club, earning her sixth trip to the world championships…
Continue Reading Dadonov signs 2-year deal with Dallas Stars instead of becoming a free agent
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a $4.5 million, two-year contract. Dadonov appeared in 23…
Continue Reading NFL RedZone channel will be available on DirecTV after agreement with NFL Media
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The NFL RedZone channel will be available to DirecTV customers for the first time as part of a multiyear renewal of its…
Continue Reading Tigers starter Matthew Boyd will have season-ending Tommy John surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Tigers starter Matthew Boyd will have season-ending elbow reconstruction surgery after tests Tuesday revealed a…
Continue Reading Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, dies in apparent drowning in Florida
By Jamiel Lynch and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died Tuesday in an apparent drowning off a Florida Panhandle…
Continue Reading Stewart helps Liberty beat Sun 89-81 in Jonquel Jones’ return to Connecticut
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and Jonquel Jones added 14 points and 11 rebounds…
Continue Reading Guardians manager Terry Francona hospitalized after feeling ill before game against Royals
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona remained hospitalized overnight for evaluation after feeling ill before…
Continue Reading David Clyde’s story is still a cautionary tale 50 years after his MLB debut at age 18
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Clyde’s story is still a cautionary tale 50 years after his MLB debut…
Continue Reading Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in an apparent drowning
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the…
Continue Reading Young Devils add veteran Tyler Toffoli in draft-eve deal with Flames
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have acquired veteran forward Tyler Toffoli from the Calgary Flames for forward Yegor Sharangovich and a…
Continue Reading Showalter, Eppler are optimistic ahead of Mets owner Cohen’s press conference
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Manager Buck Showalter and general manager Billy Eppler struck an optimistic tone and said they…
Continue Reading Dodgers activate INF Max Muncy from the injured list ahead of their series opener in Denver
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Max Muncy from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday night’s game at…
Continue Reading New Mexico State basketball players settle lawsuit stemming from hazing episodes
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The attorney for one of the former New Mexico State basketball players who filed a lawsuit alleging he was ganged…
Continue Reading Blackhawks set to begin rebuild with anticipated No. 1 selection of Connor Bedard in NHL draft
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson can begin building up his roster again…
Continue Reading Diamondbacks put right-hander Merrill Kelly on 15-day injured list, send Joe Mantiply to Triple-A
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right calf inflammation. The…
Continue Reading Weather issues forces Carlsson to make long drive to Nashville for NHL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Leo Carlsson had an excellent reason Tuesday to miss a youth clinic and a session with reporters before the NHL draft. The…
Continue Reading Oladipo exercises $9.5 million option with Heat for this coming season
MIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo has exercised his $9.5 million option with the Miami Heat for this coming season. He tore his left patellar tendon…
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