Nadal withdraws from Montreal because of abdominal injury
MONTREAL (AP) — Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal because of the abdominal injury that caused him to…
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Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Friday that it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange…
Continue Reading US stays top of FIFA women’s rankings; England up to No. 4
ZURICH (AP) — The United States women’s soccer team has extended its five-year reign atop the FIFA rankings. New European champion England moved…
Continue Reading NCAA hoops leagues grapple with unequal pay for women’s refs
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The NCAA earned praise last year when it agreed to pay referees at its men’s and women’s basketball…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Angels equal inauspicious MLB record as they score 7 solo home runs — but still lose
By Ben Morse, CNN When it’s not going your way, it’s really not going your way. In what has been a tough season for the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Coco Gauff beats former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in straight sets
SAN JOSE (AP) — Coco Gauff held off four-time major champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals at the Mubadala…
Continue Reading Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed…
Continue Reading Jonathan Huberdeau gets $84M, 8-year extension with Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames and recently acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed to an $84 million, eight-year contract…
Continue Reading Perez’s 3-run homer in 7th lifts Royals over Red Sox 7-3
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a line drive, three-run homer run to break open a close game and…
Continue ReadingThe NFL is back! Preseason begins with Las Vegas Raiders blowing out under-manned Jacksonville Jaguars
By Ben Morse, CNN After nearly six long months away, the NFL is back. The 2022 season’s preseason began on Thursday with the typical curtain…
Continue Reading Devils avoid arbitration with Wood with 1-year, $3.2M deal
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils avoided salary arbitration with Miles Wood, agreeing to a one-year, $3.2 million deal with the forward.…
Continue Reading Hernández, Guerrero homer as Blue Jays beat Twins 9-3
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight…
Continue Reading Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Meibrys Viloria had a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning and…
Continue Reading Syndergaard, Phillies beat Nationals in rain-shortened game
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Noah Syndergaard won his Phillies debut despite giving up four runs, Alec Bohm hit a three-run…
Continue Reading NASCAR’s Kyle Busch, family escape Mall of America shooting
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his family safely escaped the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis after…
Continue Reading McCowan makes late go-ahead layup, Wings beat Aces 82-80
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Teaira McCowan made a go-ahead layup with 11.4 seconds left to help the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 82-80. Kelsey…
Continue Reading Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings for his MLB-leading 15th victory, Chas McCormick…
Continue Reading Lowe, Arozarena power Tampa Bay to 6-2 win over Tigers
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Brandon Lowe had a home run among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat…
Continue Reading Naquin’s two homers, Diaz’s two-inning save lift Mets
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Deadline acquisition Tyler Naquin homered twice in his home debut, Edwin Diaz locked down his first…
Continue Reading Miguel Cabrera says he’s uncertain about playing in 2023
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera says he may end his likely Hall of Fame career at the end of this season. The…
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