John Bland, South African golfer, dies at 77
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s Sunshine Tour says golfer John Bland has died at the age of 77. The South African died Tuesday…
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Lionel Messi’s team dismisses reports the star has agreed to Saudi Arabia deal for next season
By Ben Church and Amanda Davies, CNN Lionel Messi’s representatives have rubbished rumors that the Argentine has agreed to join a club in Saudi…
Continue Reading ‘Trust the process’: Joel Embiid’s ‘improbable’ journey from newcomer to NBA MVP
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN At a Summer League in Las Vegas, a towering figure perched next to basketball trainer Drew Hanlen and introduced himself.…
Continue Reading Alderweireld abused online after Belgian league match
BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld has been targeted by online hate messages including threats against his family following…
Continue Reading Gregor Townsend extends deal as Scotland rugby coach to 2026
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland has ended any uncertainty over the future of head coach Gregor Townsend heading into the Rugby World Cup by…
Continue Reading UFC fighter Tony Ferguson arrested on suspicion of DUI following rollover crash
By Wayne Sterling and Ben Morse, CNN UFC fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his truck hit other…
Continue Reading West Virginia’s men’s basketball head coach apologizes for ‘insensitive and abhorrent’ comments made on radio interview
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN West Virginia’s men’s basketball head coach Bob Huggins apologized for “insensitive” and…
Continue Reading Judge seems skeptical of Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend’s claims
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press STUART, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge appeared skeptical Tuesday to arguments made by an attorney for superstar…
Continue Reading Lakers rally past Warriors 104-101, take 3-1 series lead
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lonnie Walker scored all of his 15 points in a phenomenal fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Rangers finally get to Gilbert, top Mariners 2-1 behind Gray
By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Marcus Semien has seen it plenty of times: When a starting pitcher loses a no-hitter late in the…
Continue Reading Irvin’s first MLB win helps Nationals beat Giants 5-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Jake Irvin struck out five in 6 1/3 innings and earned his first career victory,…
Continue Reading Ohtani, Drury lead Angels to 6-4 victory over Astros
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had a pair of RBI doubles, Brandon Drury drove in the go-ahead run with a triple…
Continue Reading Walker’s 459-foot blast helps D-backs beat Marlins 5-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker crushed a 459-foot solo homer and added an RBI double, Zac Gallen threw seven…
Continue Reading Marchessault, Eichel lead Vegas to 5-1 win over Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs, Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas…
Continue Reading A ‘PBGV’ wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.” A petit basset griffon…
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Lake Oswego girls runner compete with boys at Summit invitational, wins and breaks record
Lake Oswego’s Mia Brahe-Pedersen won a race and broke the record in another, all while racing with the…
Continue Reading Melendez has 4 RBIs, Royals score 8 in 6th, beat ChiSox 12-5
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez homered and drove in four runs, Nick Pratto had a three-run double during an…
Continue Reading Seattle’s Logan Gilbert loses perfect game in 7th vs Rangers
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert lost his bid for a perfect game against the Texas Rangers when Marcus Semien led off the…
Continue Reading Contreras leads Cardinals past Cubs 3-1 in return to Wrigley
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras had two hits and two RBIs in his return to Wrigley Field, including a tiebreaking…
Continue Reading Hicks snaps slump with 1st homer as Yankees top A’s 7-2
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Hicks broke out of his season-long slump with a two-run homer and the New York Yankees…
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