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By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Grae Kessinger hit his first career home run and fellow rookie Corey Julks had a…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Mariners fan Keith Beach was asked whether he might be interested in using the seats…

CHICAGO (AP) — Alek Manoah is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation after he was sent to the minors last month because he was…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Nola tied a career-high with 12 strikeouts and beat former teammate Zach Eflin…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run from first base on Giancarlo Stanton’s…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The mere mention of Aaron Hicks’ name at Yankee Stadium is drawing boos, a reaction the former…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The underperforming San Diego Padres designated Nelson Cruz for assignment and placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler had four RBIs, including a three-run homer, while Kenta Maeda continued his strong…

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Roberto Firmino has signed for Al-Ahli to become the latest star to head to Saudi Arabia’s lucrative Pro League. The…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics acquired Queen Egbo from the Indiana Fever for Amanda Zahui B. Egbo has appeared in 16 games this season…

MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez homered, singled twice and had four RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat St. Louis 15-2 in another short outing by…

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor has tendinitis in his right wrist and is out of the lineup against Atlanta.…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Soccer Federation has issued a statement condemning violence among fans, after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Women’s Open is finally at Pebble Beach, the most recognizable of all…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Funding for Jamaica’s preparation for the Women’s World Cup has seemed so uncertain that a player’s mom…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Langs tried on Lou Gehrig’s cap, a joyous moment and also a reminder of the link they…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Mason Mount has bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans as the England international…

The New York Mets have activated Trevor Gott a day after acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Outfielder DJ Stewart also…

ZURICH (AP) — Switzerland’s 16-year-old midfielder Iman Beney will miss the Women’s World Cup with a knee injury. The Swiss soccer…