Struggling Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah allows 11 runs in first minor league game
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah was hit hard in his first game after returning to the minors. He allowed 11 runs over 2…
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Avalanche trade Alex Newhook to the Canadiens for late-first and early-second round picks
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have traded young forward Alex Newhook to the Montreal Canadiens for two draft picks and a minor leaguer.…
Continue Reading Italian soccer players banned from wearing No. 88 on jerseys in campaign against antisemitism
ROME (AP) — Soccer players in Italy will be banned from wearing No. 88 on their jerseys as part of a new initiative combating antisemitism. The No.…
Continue Reading Alyssa Thomas now WNBA triple-doubles leader and has Connecticut near top of standings
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Alyssa Thomas has kept the Connecticut Sun competitive with her all-around play. She has found ways to increase…
Continue Reading Former captain Ryan Getzlaf named player development coordinator by Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Former captain Ryan Getzlaf has been named the Anaheim Ducks’ player development coordinator. Getzlaf served as…
Continue Reading NFL running back Leonard Fournette says his car caught fire on the freeway
By The Associated Press NFL running back Leonard Fournette appears to have avoided injury after his car caught fire while he was driving on a…
Continue Reading Kevin Hayes traded from the Flyers to the Blues for a 6th-round pick in 2024
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have acquired center Kevin Hayes from the Philadelphia Flyers for a…
Continue Reading Reigning MVP Hany Mukhtar highlights MLS All-Star roster that will face Arsenal
NEW YORK (AP) — Reigning league MVP Hany Mukhtar and teammate Walker Zimmerman from Nashville, LAFC scoring leader Dénis Bouanga and top newcomer…
Continue Reading Athletes who sign NLI won’t face penalty if they renege due to coach change or leave before year up
By The Associated Press New policies in the National Letter of Intent Program will eliminate athletes having to sit out a full season of competition…
Continue Reading Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caeleb Dressel has finished 29th in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals to fall…
Continue Reading NASCAR brings its 75th season to Chicago for the first street race in Cup Series history
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — It’s a big week for NASCAR as it visits downtown Chicago for the Cup Series’ first foray…
Continue Reading Manchester City completes the signing of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City has completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year contract for around $32 million…
Continue Reading Andrea Pirlo returns to Italy to coach Sampdoria in Serie B after a season in Turkey
GENOA, Italy (AP) — Andrea Pirlo is returning to Italy as coach of Serie B club Sampdoria. Sampdoria has announced that Pirlo signed a two-year…
Continue Reading Minnesota United adds striker Teemu Pukki as designated player for scoring boost
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota United signed Finnish and former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki to a designated player contract. The MLS club is…
Continue Reading Rose Zhang missing Solheim Cup points under archaic LPGA policy
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Rose Zhang has played two tournaments since turning pro. She won the Mizuho Americas Open and was one shot off the…
Continue Reading Watford apologizes to victims of former physiotherapist who allegedly abused players
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — English soccer club Watford has apologized to the victims of a former physiotherapist…
Continue Reading History says highly touted rookie tight ends don’t always make a major impact right away
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This rookie class of tight ends already made quite an impact on the draft. They’ll have…
Continue Reading French club Strasbourg and coach Antonetti part ways after American investors agree to buy stake
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Veteran coach Frederic Antonetti and French league club Strasbourg have parted ways ahead of the new season following the…
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Bend’s over-60 Masters softball league has important role in players’ lives, welcomes seniors of all ages
Who says you have to stop playing softball when you get…
Continue Reading Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion again
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU’s Jay Johnson became the first baseball coach to win a national championship before his…
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