Controversial decision ignites Ashes Test as Australia takes commanding lead
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN Lord’s Cricket Ground, London (CNN) — Australia took a commanding 2-0 lead in this year’s Ashes Series after…
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Twins place infielder Royce Lewis on injured list and recall Miranda from minors
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed infielder Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled José…
Continue Reading Sri Lanka qualifies for Cricket World Cup; Zimbabwe, Scotland to scrap it out for final place
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Sri Lanka booked its place at this year’s Cricket World Cup by claiming one of the two spots available at a qualifying…
Continue Reading Australia survives Stokes assault to win 2nd Ashes test amid boos on spicy last day at Lord’s
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Australia has outlasted another epic solo assault by England captain Ben Stokes to win the second…
Continue Reading Victor Lafay gives French team Cofidis 1st Tour de France stage win in 15 years
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (AP) — French rider Victor Lafay made a late move to break away from the pack and give Cofidis its first Tour de France stage…
Continue Reading Phillies demote Kody Clemens to Triple-A and recall slugger Darick Hall
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies recalled first baseman Darick Hall from Triple-A Leigh Valley and he batted eighth in Sunday’s game against…
Continue Reading Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins the title at the All England Club by beating Novak Djokovic
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has stopped Novak Djokovic’s winning streak at Wimbledon and won his first trophy there. Now Alcaraz…
Continue Reading NASCAR contractor dies after being electrocuted at Chicago Street Race
CHICAGO (AP) — A NASCAR contractor has died after being electrocuted while setting up for the Chicago Street Race. The Cook County Medical Examiner…
Continue Reading Liverpool signs Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig as Jurgen Klopp overhauls his midfield
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool’s midfield overhaul has continued with the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai…
Continue Reading Red Bull driver Verstappen wins Austrian GP ahead of rejuvenated Ferrari’s Leclerc in 2nd
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen continues his relentless march toward a third straight world title with a…
Continue Reading Conor Daly is replacing Simon Pagenaud for the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Simon Pagenaud was not cleared to run Sunday’s IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio after a spectacular wreck in practice…
Continue Reading F1’s governing body rejects McLaren’s appeal of Lando Norris penalty at Canadian GP
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula One’s governing body has rejected McLaren’s right of review request for the time penalty given to Lando…
Continue Reading Damian Lillard requests trade away from Portland Trail Blazers
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade away from the franchise that drafted him…
Continue Reading F1 signs a 3-year contract extension to keep the Austrian GP until 2030
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula One has announced that it has signed a three-year contract extension to keep the Austrian Grand Prix on the…
Continue Reading Wimbledon 2023: The favorites, the main challengers and how to watch
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Tennis fans have become very accustomed to the sight of Novak Djokovic hoisting Wimbledon’s iconic gold trophy at…
Continue Reading China ends Japan’s long reign to win women’s basketball Asia Cup title
SYDNEY (AP) — China rallied to claim its first women’s basketball Asia Cup title since 2012 as they beat five-time defending champion Japan 73-71…
Continue Reading Diamond Miller’s 25 points, 5 steals help Lynx beat Mercury 86-76 for third consecutive win
PHOENIX (AP) — Diamond Miller battled foul trouble but finished with 25 points and five steals — both career highs — and Napheesa Collier added…
Continue Reading Rookie Tanner Bibee, 3 relievers combine on five-hitter as Guardians beat Cubs 6-0
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Tanner Bibee and three relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the Cleveland Guardians…
Continue Reading Nelson, Fletcher and McCarthy power the Diamondbacks to a 3-1 win over the Angels
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryne Nelson worked 7 1/3 strong innings and Dominic Fletcher and Jake McCarthy had RBIs as…
Continue Reading Espinoza scores late to help Earthquakes tie Galaxy 2-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cristian Espinoza scored late in the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles…
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