Griner lawyer: WNBA star had doctor’s note for cannabis use
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner at her drug possession trial in Russia on Friday gave…
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Marlins shortstop gets tooth knocked out but Miami claims a walk-off victory in the 11th
By Issy Ronald, CNN The Miami Marlins secured a bruising 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday — in every sense of the word.…
Continue Reading French climber Barguil out of Tour after positive COVID test
LE BOURG-D’OISANS, France (AP) — French climber Warren Barguil has abandoned the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19. His team…
Continue ReadingInside the Benfica Campus, one of the world’s greatest football talent factories
By Matias Grez and Jack Bantock, CNN In the past three seasons, Portuguese giant Benfica has generated more than $200 million from the sale of just…
Continue ReadingHockey Canada apologizes; reopens investigation into alleged sexual assault
By David Close, CNN Hockey Canada has apologized for a lack of action following an alleged sexual assault by members of the Canadian world junior…
Continue ReadingOregon Ducks football player Spencer Webb dies from head injury after fall
By Jacob Lev, CNN University of Oregon tight end Spencer Webb died Wednesday from a head injury after a fall, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue Reading Hammer thrower changes nation to US, makes final at worlds
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The hammer thrower from Ohio went to the Tokyo Games representing Nigeria last summer. Before…
Continue Reading Becky Hammon thriving in 1st season as WNBA coach of Aces
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When Becky Hammon knew it was time to leave the NBA last winter after being an assistant…
Continue Reading Pinch-runner Yelich scores winner in 10th, Brews beat Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch-runner Christian Yelich scurried home for the winning run in the 10th on an infield…
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Night two of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
Highlights of bareback riding from night two of the Pikes Peak or Bust…
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Kyle Freeland frustrated during Padres game
Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland was visibly upset after getting pulled in the fifth inning of Thursday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Freeland…
Continue Reading Gardner powers Sky to 80-68 victory over Sparks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rookie Rebekah Gardner came off the bench to score 18 points and grab 10 rebounds to lift the Chicago Sky to an 80-68 victory…
Continue Reading Taurasi, Diggins-Smith rally Mercury past Mystics 80-75
PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 29 points, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 24 and the Phoenix Mercury rallied for an 80-75 victory over the…
Continue Reading Mariners rally past Rangers 6-5 for 11th consecutive victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ty France hit a two-run single in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied from four runs down to beat the Texas…
Continue Reading Peña delivers in 10th, Astros hold off slumping Angels 3-2
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Peña drove in the tiebreaking run with a single in the 10th inning of the Houston…
Continue Reading Carrasco, Mets hand Cubs 7th straight loss, 8-0
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Carrasco pitched six sharp innings, Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso homered, and the New York…
Continue Reading White Sox rout Twins 12-2, extend win streak to three games
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luis Robert hit his first grand slam, Johnny Cueto pitched six strong innings and the…
Continue Reading Votto delivers, Reds surprise Yanks 7-6 in 10 to win series
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto lined a tiebreaking double in a three-run 10th inning for his second go-ahead hit…
Continue Reading Ogunbowale scores 32, Wings hold off Lynx 92-87
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 points and the Dallas Wings saw most of a 21-point halftime lead disappear before holding off the…
Continue Reading Coe: ‘Inconceivable’ Russians would be allowed at worlds
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The leader of global track and field said it would have been “inconceivable” to have…
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