South Africa puts its Women’s World Cup faith in star forward Hildah Magaia
By JOE LISTER Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hildah Magaia has given South Africa hope it can win a Women’s World Cup match. The…
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Netherlands stands tall against US at Women’s World Cup despite injuries to its forwards
By JOE LISTER Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Dutch almost did it, even without their best forwards. Netherlands got ahead of…
Continue Reading Lindsey Horan revenge goal helps US eke out draw against Netherlands in Women’s World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lindsey Horan scored a revenge goal after being knocked around in the second…
Continue Reading Angels going for it with Ohtani, acquire pitchers Giolito, López from White Sox for prospects
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handed pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López…
Continue Reading Pinch-hitter Austin Slater hits go-ahead 2-run homer in 6th, Giants beat Athletics 8-3
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth, Alex Wood earned…
Continue Reading GarcÃa’s grand slam highlights 4-homer game as AL West-leading Rangers beat Astros 13-5
HOUSTON (AP) — Adolis GarcÃa hit a grand slam to highlight a seven-run fifth inning and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers slugged four homers in a…
Continue Reading Goals, defense, quality emerge as Spain and Japan dominate Group C at the Women’s World Cup
By MAX RALPH Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The knockout stage teams have emerged from one of the eight groups at the Women’s…
Continue Reading US fights back to draw with Netherlands at Women’s World Cup
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Wellington, New Zealand (CNN) — In a closely-fought battle and rematch of the 2019 World Cup final, the United States…
Continue Reading Christopher Morel helps Chicago Cubs rally for a wild 10-7 victory over crosstown White Sox
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel drove in two runs during a six-run fifth inning that featured only three hits, and…
Continue Reading Red Sox beat the major league-leading Braves 5-3 for 2-game sweep
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Justin Turner hit a go-ahead, two-run double off the Green Monster in the seventh inning and the…
Continue Reading Aaron Judge is back in New York and could come off injured list Friday at Baltimore
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge is back in New York and could return to the Yankees’ lineup Friday night at…
Continue Reading Rodón and Bader lead the Yankees past the Mets 3-1 for a Subway Series split
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón earned his first victory in four starts with the New York Yankees, who got an…
Continue Reading QB Matthew Stafford: Trade inquiries are “flattering, I guess,” but he plans to stick with Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford apparently had little doubt he would play football this season. He had even…
Continue Reading Collier’s double-double leads Lynx past Mystics 97-92
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 11 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season, Diamond Miller added 21 points and…
Continue Reading 3 Butler University soccer players file federal lawsuit alleging abuse by former trainer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three Butler University women’s soccer players have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the team’s former athletic trainer…
Continue Reading Sosa homer gives Phillies a 6-4 win over the Orioles
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Edmundo Sosa hit a tiebreaking solo homer to the opposite field with two outs in the seventh…
Continue Reading Monahan says PGA Tour won’t support proposed rollback of golf ball
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The PGA Tour won’t be supporting the proposal to roll back the golf ball. That’s from Commissioner Jay…
Continue Reading Big 12 leaders vote to accept Colorado, clearing the way for Buffs to depart Pac-12, AP source says
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Big 12 presidents and chancellors voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept Colorado as a new member,…
Continue Reading Guardians trade shortstop Amed Rosario to Dodgers for pitcher Noah Syndergaard and nearly $1.9M
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians traded shortstop Amed Rosario to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Noah…
Continue Reading Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source says
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that quarterback…
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