Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France in last attempt at outright record
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer Ace sprinter Mark Cavendish has crashed out of the Tour de France during the eighth stage of cycling’s biggest…
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Chicago Cubs win at Yankee Stadium for first time in franchise history
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Chicago Cubs earned their first win in franchise history at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, as pitcher Jameson…
Continue Reading An emotional Michelle Wie West enjoys magical ending at US Women’s Open on her last competitive appearance
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — There was emotion aplenty at Pebble Beach on Friday as golf great Michelle Wie West bade farewell to the sport…
Continue Reading Ex-Netherlands goalie Van der Sar’s condition is stable ‘but still concerning,’ Ajax says
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar’s condition remains stable but “still concerning” after suffering a bleed…
Continue Reading Carlos Alcaraz won’t fret about sounding humble at Wimbledon. He wants to face Novak Djokovic
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz played for the second straight day at Wimbledon and won again.…
Continue Reading Victor Wembanyama scores nine points on shaky San Antonio Spurs debut
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Not since LeBron James entered the NBA has there been so much hype surrounding a new prospect and fans finally got…
Continue Reading England chasing 251 to win Ashes test after Head’s 77 gives Australia hope
LEEDS, England (AP) — Travis Head has erupted with a half-century to give Australia some hope and send England in pursuit of 251 to win the third…
Continue Reading Belgian tennis great Justine Henin receives ITF’s highest honor
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation has awarded Justine Henin its highest honor, the Philippe Chatrier Award. Henin won seven Grand…
Continue Reading Northwestern suspends head football coach for 2 weeks following investigation into hazing allegations
By Jacob Lev and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Northwestern University has suspended head football coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay…
Continue Reading Sheikh Talal replaces his suspended brother, keeps Asian Olympic leadership in Al Sabah family
BANGKOK (AP) — Sheikh Talal Fahad Al-Sabah will replace his suspended brother as president of the Olympic Council of Asia after winning an election…
Continue Reading McNeil doubles in go-ahead run, the Mets beat the Padres 7-5 to win 6th straight
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jeff McNeil doubled in Starling Marte with the go-ahead run on the first pitch of the 10th…
Continue Reading Diamondbacks beat the Pirates 7-3 to end a 4-game losing streak
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a three-run homer and fellow All-Star Zac Gallen pitched seven strong…
Continue Reading Betts hits two of Dodgers’ five homers and drives in four runs in 11-4 victory over Angels
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts hit a pair of solo homers and drove in four runs and fellow All-Star Freddie…
Continue Reading Tovar hits 3-run homer, Gomber wins third straight start as the Rockies beat the Giants 5-2
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh to help Austin Gomber win…
Continue Reading Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100 meters at US championships in 10.82
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Moments after she was introduced on the starting line, Sha’Carri Richardson reached to her head, pulled her trademark orange…
Continue Reading Luis Robert Jr. hits 26th homer, White Sox rally past Cardinals 8-7 after Montgomery hurt
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star Luis Robert Jr. tied the game with his 26th homer of the season, and the Chicago White Sox…
Continue Reading Orioles top Twins 3-1 on double in 10th by Urías, Bautista’s relief and Mullins’ big catch
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ramón Urías drove in the automatic runner for Baltimore with a first-pitch double off…
Continue Reading Wiemer, Adames, Burnes carry Brewers to 7-3 win over NL Central-leading Reds
By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Wiemer and Willy Adames hit two-run homers and Corbin Burnes allowed just three hits in…
Continue Reading US Women’s Open at a glance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A brief look at Friday’s happenings in the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. That includes Bailey Tardy in…
Continue Reading Adolis García, Corey Seager homer as Rangers take series opener from skidding Nationals
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Adolis García and Corey Seager homered, rookie Cody Bradford earned his first major league…
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