Cueto, López combine for 3-hitter as Chisox down Astros 7-0
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Johnny Cueto and Reynaldo López combined for a three-hitter and Luis Robert tied a career-high…
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The graduate: At 35, Jack Johnson earns degree from Michigan
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — In between delivering checks on the ice, Jack Johnson hit the books just as hard. The 35-year-old…
Continue Reading Keller and bullpen two-hit A’s, Royals win 2-0
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brad Keller allowed one hit in seven crisp innings to lift Kansas City to a 2-0 win over…
Continue Reading Capitals’ Backstrom undergoes hip resurfacing surgery
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom had surgery on his left hip. The team says Backstrom had…
Continue Reading Nelly Korda eagles 18th to take lead in LPGA Meijer Classic
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Defending champion Nelly Korda made a 22-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th for a 6-under 66 and the third-round lead Saturday…
Continue Reading Koufax gets Dodger Stadium statue next to Jackie Robinson
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Sandy Koufax joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955, he was in awe of being on the same team…
Continue Reading ‘From the very beginning’: Nationals retire Zimmerman’s 11
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman has become the first player for the Washington Nationals to have his jersey…
Continue Reading Cubs’ Contreras gets 3 hits and steal, beats brother, Braves
By SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras had three hits and stole a base in his first game against younger brother…
Continue Reading Arkansas routs 2nd-seeded Stanford 17-2 in CWS opener
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Connor Noland allowed one run over 7 2/3 efficient innings, Chris Lanzilli hit a tiebreaking…
Continue Reading Fraser-Pryce equals world-leading time to win 100 in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Three-time Olympic gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce equaled her world-leading time of the year in winning the 100 meters in…
Continue Reading Verstappen edges Alonso to win pole for Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL (AP) — Max Verstappen overcame slick conditions to win his second pole of the season, and Fernando Alonso used the wet track to earn his…
Continue Reading Arango’s equalizer lifts LAFC into 1-1 draw with Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Arango scored the equalizer for Los Angeles FC in a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders. Arango’s game-tying goal came in…
Continue Reading Léon Marchand lights up swimming worlds with 400 medley win
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Léon Marchand was watching at home when Budapest last hosted the swimming worlds in…
Continue Reading AP sources: Atkinson decides not to coach Charlotte Hornets
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kenny Atkinson has decided not to become the coach of the Charlotte Hornets. Two people…
Continue Reading Beal says little about free agency but wrist making progress
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer When asked about how he expects the start of free agency to go, Washington star Bradley Beal replied: “Crazy…
Continue Reading Marlins beat Stallings in arbitratration; Judge & Fried left
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins beat Jacob Stallings in salary arbitration, and the catcher will earn $2.45 million this season rather than his $3.1…
Continue Reading Van Uytvanck to face Errani in Veneto Open final
GAIBA, Italy (AP) — Top-seeded Alison Van Uytvanck will face Italian veteran Sara Errani in the final of the inaugural Veneto Open. The 47th-ranked…
Continue Reading Stanley Cup Final shows value of hitting on top draft picks
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer DENVER (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning’s lean years helped them land Steven Stamkos with the first pick in…
Continue Reading Brewers DFA two-time All-Star OF Cain as he reaches 10 years
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers designated for assignment two-time All-Star outfielder Lorenzo Cain on the same date he reached 10 years of…
Continue Reading Gasly to return to AlphaTauri as F1 “silly season” begins
MONTREAL (AP) — AlphaTauri says Pierre Gasly is “100% confirmed” to return to the team next season, and reigning F2 champion Oscar Piastri is…
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