Mayweather says Japanese fans will ‘see the old pretty boy’
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. says Japanese fans will be able to “see a glimpse of the old…
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Russian teenager banned from tennis for nine months following anti-doping breach
By Aimee Lewis, CNN A 14-year-old Russian tennis player has been banned from the sport for nine months following an anti-doping breach, the…
Continue Reading Kang helps South Korea wins 1st World Cup game in 12 years
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Leesuel Kang scored 37 points to help South Korea rout Bosnia and Herzegovina 99-66 on…
Continue Reading Tchouaméni looking to impress again as France plays Denmark
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Amid mounting injuries and off-field problems, at least France coach Didier Deschamps has one less…
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Annemiek van Vleuten wins women’s road race gold at World Championships with a fractured elbow
By Aimee Lewis, CNN In a race made chaotic by the rain, Dutchwoman Annemiek van Vleuten rode to glory in a thrilling women’s road race at the…
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‘An important part of my life is leaving too,’ says emotional Rafael Nadal of Roger Federer retirement
By Aimee Lewis, CNN When the end came neither Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal could hold back the tears. Perhaps it was the music that stirred the…
Continue Reading Qinwen, Samsonova set up China-Russia tennis final in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Rising teenager Zheng Qinwen has continued her winning run at the Toray Pan Pacific tournament by beating the sole remaining seed…
Continue Reading Dutch cyclist Van Vleuten, 39, claims greatest win at worlds
WOLLONGONG, Australia (AP) — Annemiek van Vleuten has surprised herself and the rest of cycling by recording the finest win of her career at the…
Continue Reading Geelong ends 11-year title drought in Aussie Rules football
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It was never in doubt for the Geelong Cats on the way to their first Australian Football League championship since…
Continue Reading Giron, Nakashima advance to semifinals of San Diego Open
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former UCLA standout Marcos Giron and local favorite Brandon Nakashima won their quarterfinal matches Friday to advance in the San…
Continue Reading Wilson, Gray lead US to 77-63 win over China in World Cup
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — A’ja Wilson admitted she was tired. The WNBA MVP had just gotten to Australia less than…
Continue Reading Cards’ Pujols hits 700th home run, 4th player to reach mark
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albert Pujols seemed like a long shot in early August to reach 700 home runs, still more than a…
Continue Reading Davis hits go-ahead double in 9th, Giants beat D-backs 6-5
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — J.D. Davis had the go-ahead RBI double in the ninth, Shelby Miller pitched 2 2/3 innings of…
Continue Reading UTEP grinds out 27-10 victory over heavily favored Boise St.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Gavin Hardison threw for one touchdown, Marcus Bellon returned a punt for another score and UTEP defeated Boise State 27-10.…
Continue Reading Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over Braves
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Eduardo Escobar has found his hitting stroke at just the right time for the New York Mets.…
Continue Reading Guardians closer to AL Central title after 6-3 win in Texas
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians are moving closer to the AL Central title. Josh Naylor’s…
Continue Reading Trejo, Tovar lead young Rockies over Padres 4-3 in 10
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Rookie Alan Trejo singled in the winning run in the 10th inning, highly touted prospect Ezequiel…
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Albert Pujols becomes the 4th player in MLB history to hit 700 career home runs
By Jacob Lev, CNN With back-to-back home runs Friday, St. Louis Cardinals’ Albert Pujols became the fourth player in Major League Baseball…
Continue Reading Ward homers twice, Ohtani earns win as Angels beat Twins 4-2
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Taylor Ward homered twice and Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, helping the…
Continue Reading Cards’ Pujols hits 700th home run, 4th player to reach mark
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th home run on Friday night, connecting for…
Continue Reading Greene’s sac fly helps Tigers beat fading White Sox, 5-3
MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Riley Greene’s sacrifice fly drove in a tiebreaking run in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers…
Continue Reading Roberts, Brittain spark Air Force in 48-20 win over Nevada
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Brad Roberts had 123 yards and three touchdowns rushing, Ben Brittain threw an 80-yard touchdown pass and Air Force…
Continue Reading Szmyt’s 5 field goals help Syracuse overcome Virginia 22-20
By CONNOR SMITH Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Andre Szmyt knocked in five field goals, including the 31-yard game-winner with just over a…
Continue Reading Cards star Pujols hits 699th career HR, connects vs Dodgers
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 699th career home run on Friday night, continuing his remarkable run…
Continue Reading Arozarena 6 RBIs, Rays beat Blue Jays, tie for AL WC lead
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randy Arozarena hit his 20th homer and drove in six runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat…
Continue Reading Royals cut Mariners’ lead for last AL wild card to 3 games
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer pitched seven strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 victory…
Continue Reading Rhys Hoskins homers as Nola, Phillies beat Braves 9-1
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in four runs, Aaron Nola pitched six shutout innings and the…
Continue Reading McCutchen passes 1,000 career RBIs as Brewers beat Reds 5-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Andrew McCutchen drove in three runs, passing 1,000 RBIs for his career, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.…
Continue Reading Judge stuck at 60 home runs, Yankees beat Red Sox 5-4
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was held without a homer for the third straight game, keeping him at 60 for the…
Continue Reading Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates 6-5
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago…
Continue Reading Kremer tosses 4-hitter, Rutschman HR, Orioles blank Astros
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer pitched a four-hitter, Adley Rutschman homered and the Baltimore Orioles kept…
Continue Reading Garrett throws 6 strong innings, Marlins beat Nationals 5-2
MIAMI (AP) — Braxton Garrett pitched six effective innings in his first major league start in a month, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington…
Continue Reading A look at Day 2 from the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Americans have an 8-2 lead after two sessions at the Presidents Cup. Max Homa was the star by making birdies on the last…
Continue Reading Mariners rookie OF Rodriguez on 10-day IL with back strain
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, a leading candidate for the AL Rookie of the…
Continue Reading Dodgers dump struggling Craig Kimbrel as closer
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Craig Kimbel is out as closer for the major league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. After months of…
Continue Reading Fiery Horschel thrives in first Presidents Cup match for US
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Billy Horschel raced over to Max Homa on the 18th green and chest-bumped his playing partner…
Continue Reading Twins star OF Buxton done for season, set for knee surgery
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is out for the season and is set to have surgery on his…
Continue Reading Chargers QB Herbert listed as questionable vs. Jaguars
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert stood at the podium Friday answering questions about his rib injury and his…
Continue Reading Homa’s heroics turn close day into US rout in Presidents Cup
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The matches were close at the end. The outcome was not. Max Homa delivered two late birdies…
Continue Reading Ravens agree to terms with pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with veteran pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul. The Ravens announced the deal Friday…
Continue Reading Green Bay police apologize to Dillon, discipline officer
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers running back A.J. Dillon has received an apology from the Green Bay police chief for the way an officer treated him…
Continue Reading MLB suspends 3 minor league pitchers for drug violations
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has suspended three minor league pitchers after they tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance.…
Continue Reading England and Germany both beaten in Nations League
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — It was a rough night for two teams expected to be World Cup contenders when England lost at Italy 1-0…
Continue Reading Titans starting Daley at left tackle with Taylor Lewan out
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will start Dennis Daley at left tackle Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders with three-time Pro Bowler…
Continue Reading Packers’ Watkins, Bucs’ Godwin ruled out for Sunday’s game
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers will be working without some of their top receivers Sunday when the…
Continue Reading Struggling Juventus reports record financial loss
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus has reported a record loss of 254.3 million euros for the 2021-22 financial year at a board of directors meeting.…
Continue Reading Flacco’s time as Jets’ top QB winds down, Wilson on way back
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson is getting closer to playing again for the New York Jets. That…
Continue Reading Hojgaard moves six shots clear at French Open; Barjon 2nd
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Rasmus Hojgaard has moved six shots clear at the French Open after posting a 6-under 65 in the second…
Continue Reading Browns in good hands with Brissett while Watson suspended
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jacoby Brissett is doing everything the Cleveland Browns had hoped. The veteran quarterback has…
Continue Reading FIA denies Colton Herta the license needed to race in F1
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer The governing body for Formula One on Friday said IndyCar star Colton Herta will not be granted the Super…
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