Smith holds on to win LIV Golf event for first title of the year
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, England (AP) — Cameron Smith has his first victory of the year. The Australian shot a 68 on Sunday to win LIV Golf-London by one…
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Joey Meneses homers for third consecutive day, leads Nationals past AL West-leading Rangers, 7-2
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Meneses homered for the third consecutive day, Patrick Corbin earned his first home…
Continue Reading Attorney for former West Virginia basketball head coach said he did not resign, threatens to sue school if not reinstated
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former West Virginia University men’s head basketball coach Bob Huggins claims he did not resign from the…
Continue Reading Braves ace Max Fried makes rehab start at Triple-A Gwinnett, first appearance since May 5
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried has thrown 35 pitches over 1 1/3 scoreless innings for Triple-A Gwinnett in his first…
Continue Reading Stormy weather alters Seattle’s travel plans for 1-hour flight to Washington
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With thunderstorms blanketing the Northeast again, the Seattle Storm had to alter their…
Continue Reading Orioles activate infielder Ryan Mountcastle from 10-day IL after stint with vertigo
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles on Sunday activated infielder Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured…
Continue Reading Blue Jays’ Romano replaces Astros’ Valdez on American League All-Star roster
SEATTLE (AP) — Toronto closer Jordan Romano is replacing Houston starter Framber Valdez on the American League roster for Tuesday’s All-Star…
Continue Reading Phillies place reliever Alvarado on the injured list with left elbow inflammation
MIAMI (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have placed left-handed reliever José Alvarado on the 15-day injured list because of left elbow…
Continue Reading Russian teen Mirra Andreeva helps herself at Wimbledon in reaching fourth round
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Mirra Andreeva didn’t go far when she needed some advice after losing in the…
Continue Reading Woods secures big win at top of famed Tour de France mountain as Pogacar closes gap on Vingegaard
PUY DE DOME, France (AP) — Canadian Michael Woods delivered an impressive solo effort to claim the biggest success of his career at the top of a…
Continue Reading Teenager Mirra Andreeva produces surprise Wimbledon win
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Mirra Andreeva is enjoying quite the year. A few months ago, the 16-year-old was relatively unknown, but she could…
Continue Reading Wembanyama returns, but injuries affect the marquee games Sunday in the NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson didn’t get a second act in Las Vegas. There was no Thompson twins show, either. Wembanyama…
Continue Reading Verstappen takes 6th straight F1 win at British GP as Norris, Hamilton in epic fight for 2nd
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Max Verstappen recovered from a slow start to win the British Grand Prix for his…
Continue Reading American midfielder Brenden Aaronson joins Union Berlin on loan
LEEDS, England (AP) — United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson will play in Germany’s top flight next season after joining Union Berlin on loan…
Continue Reading Royals pitcher Yarbrough starting for KC for 1st time since being struck by line drive in face
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is returning to the mound to start against Cleveland in…
Continue Reading England keeps Ashes series alive with dramatic 3-wicket win over Australia
LEEDS, England (AP) — England secured another memorable Ashes victory at Headingley after Harry Brook helped to set up a three-wicket win over…
Continue Reading Coach of Zambia Women’s World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct, report claims
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer A report in The Guardian newspaper says the coach of the Zambia team preparing to make its debut at the Women’s…
Continue Reading Strikeout numbers are still stubbornly high in MLB despite rules changes
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball has made the games faster, the bases bigger and defense a little bit…
Continue Reading No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Twice, Iga Swiatek was a single point from exiting Wimbledon on Sunday, a single…
Continue Reading Paris Saint-Germain signs France defender Lucas Hernández from Bayern Munich
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has signed France defender Lucas Hernández from Bayern Munich on a five-year contract after a long spell on the…
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