New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada’s cost at $380 million
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics are asking Nevada for $380 million for a…
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Soler homers in 4th straight game, powers Marlins to 6-2 victory over Angels
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jorge Soler homered for the fourth straight game and the Miami Marlins snapped the Angels’…
Continue Reading McCutchen sparks record-tying home run barrage as Pirates sink Mariners 11-6
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan of attack against talented…
Continue Reading Ukraine soccer league set for a title-deciding game in a remarkable, war-hit season
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two soccer teams exiled from cities in war-battered eastern Ukraine play each other Sunday in the…
Continue Reading Sale stars again on mound, Red Sox snap skid by beating Diamondbacks 7-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Sale threw five strong innings, Kiké Hernández smacked a two-run homer and the Boston Red…
Continue Reading Murphy sends San Diego State past Utah 4-3 in super regional opener
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — AJ Murphy hit a go-ahead two-run double in the top of the fourth inning and San Diego State held on for a 4-3 victory over…
Continue Reading Arizona advances to Pac-12 title game with 14-4 romp over Stanford
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chase Davis and Tommy Splaine combined for six hits and nine RBIs and Arizona pounded top-seeded Stanford 14-4 in a…
Continue Reading Le Mans 24-hour race to include hydrogen-powered vehicles starting in 2026
OYAMA, Japan (AP) — The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s most famous endurance race, will be open to hydrogen-powered vehicles starting in 2026.…
Continue Reading Oklahoma ties Division I softball mark with 47th straight win, topping Clemson in super regionals
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Haley Lee’s grand slam helped Oklahoma claim a historic win. The Sooners matched the longest…
Continue Reading Giants win 15-1 to climb above .500; Brewers’ Adames hit by foul ball while in dugout
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitch Haniger homered and drove in four runs to help the San Francisco Giants win 15-1 over the…
Continue Reading Vanderbilt advances to SEC semis with 9-2 romp over Alabama
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Freshman RJ Austin hit a two-run home run to finish off a five-run first inning and Vanderbilt rolled to a 9-2 victory over…
Continue Reading Astros send A’s to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings and retired 16 straight…
Continue Reading Quebec Remparts rout host Kamloops Blazers 8-3 in Memorial Cup opener
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — James Malatesta had a hat trick, Kassim Gaudet scored twice and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champion…
Continue Reading Dickerson’s 3-run HR highlights Nationals’ highest scoring inning in win over Royals
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo (AP) — Lane Thomas opened the game with a home run, Corey Dickerson’s three-run shot highlighted…
Continue Reading Lindor, Nimmo lead offense as Scherzer pitches Mets past Rockies 5-2
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Francisco Lindor homered and drove in four runs, leading Max Scherzer and the New York Mets past…
Continue Reading Kiermaier, Bichette homer in Blue Jays’ 3-1 win over Twins
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier and Bo Bichette homered in a three-run third, Kevin Gausman won for the…
Continue Reading Walsh pitches Nebraska into Big Ten semis with 4-0 win over Michigan State
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Will Walsh tossed a complete-game four-hitter to lead Nebraska into the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament with a 4-0 victory…
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Bend High softball team is on a roll, topples Crater 7-0 in state 5A quarterfinals
The Lady Lava Bears continue their run through the state playoffs and between Central Oregon storm clouds trounced Crater 7-0 Friday evening, moving…
Continue Reading Nordqvist, Knight hit clutch shots to advance in LPGA Match Play
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Anna Nordqvist and Cheyenne Knight have delivered clutch moments to avoid a playoff and advance in the Bank of Hope…
Continue Reading Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh…
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