All-Stars showcase modern MLB: HRs, strikeouts, shifts
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The All-Star Game showcased what baseball has become — home runs, strikeouts and…
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Hayes, Howard power Dream to 92-76 romp over Aces
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tiffany Hayes had a season-high 31 points, Rhyne Howard scored 24 and the Atlanta Dream knocked off the Las Vegas Aces 92-76.…
Continue Reading Stanton, Buxton lead AL over NL in 9th straight All-Star win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered into an especially sweet spot in his Dodger Stadium homecoming at the…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani calls shot — in English — with All-Star hit
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angels star Shohei Ohtani called his shot before leading off the Midsummer Classic at Dodger…
Continue Reading Kiki Rice, Colin Sahlman win national prep athletes of year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Basketball player Kiki Rice and cross country runner Colin Sahlman have been named national high school athletes of the year.…
Continue Reading Clayton Kershaw soaks in All-Star start at Dodger Stadium
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw’s news conference after his first All-Star Game start was nearly over when…
Continue Reading For Ukrainian high jumper, world silver feels like gold
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh delivered good news to her war-torn country with a…
Continue Reading Wightman wins 1500 on night filled with surprises at worlds
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — British 1,500-meter champion Jake Wightman was in disbelief after he crossed the finish line.…
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There’s a great need for high school referees
In the state of Colorado there’s a shortage of referees and officials for all sports. There’s a real need for more referees so games of all sports…
Continue Reading Hornets forward Bridges facing 3 domestic violence charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges in Southern California after being…
Continue Reading Haji Wright transfers to Antalyaspor, gets 3-year deal
By The Associated Press American forward Haji Wright is staying with Turkey’s Antalyaspor, agreeing to a three-year contract. The 24-year-old from…
Continue Reading Mets’ deGrom sim game delayed amid mild shoulder soreness
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has pushed back a simulated game after experiencing muscle soreness in his right shoulder. The Mets…
Continue Reading Rachel Robinson honored on 100th birthday at All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball’s All-Stars gathered on the field before the game at Dodger Stadium to honor Rachel Robinson on her 100th birthday.…
Continue Reading Manfred defends treatment of minor leaguers, presses Oakland
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the sport’s treatment of minor leaguers,…
Continue Reading Orioles draft 7-foot pitcher, would be tallest ever in MLB
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles selected 7-foot left-hander Jared Beck from Saint Leo University with the first pick in Round 13 of…
Continue ReadingNASCAR to race on Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Avenue in Chicago in 2023
By Amy Simonson, CNN Downtown Chicago will host the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street-circuit race next July, NASCAR officials, drivers and Mayor…
Continue Reading New obstacle in steeplechase: a cameraman
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A new obstacle appeared out of nowhere on the steeplechase course at world championships. A cameraman. Trying to get a great…
Continue Reading Players concerned about MLB’s deals with gambling companies
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of the baseball players’ association is worried about the sport’s increased…
Continue Reading MLB moving ahead with uniform ads for 2023
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball is moving ahead with plans for advertising on uniforms next season. The…
Continue Reading If All-Star Game decided by HR derby, final score stays same
LOS ANGELES (AP) — So let’s say the All-Star Game is tied 3-all after nine innings. Then it goes to that new Home Run Derby tiebreaker, where…
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