Collins must back up words with wins to keep job at Ga Tech
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins has toned down the hokey slogans that were part of his blueprint to build a proud,…
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Suddenly consistent Kyrgios moves into Citi Open final
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Kyrgios has reached a second consecutive tournament final for the first time in his career. He beat Mikael Ymer in straight…
Continue Reading Guardians designate slumping Franmil Reyes for assignment
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians have designated Franmil Reyes for assignment. Reyes began the season as…
Continue Reading Smyly finally wins at home as Cubs beat Marlins 4-0
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the…
Continue Reading Gutman’s late goal lifts Atlanta United over Sounders 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Andrew Gutman’s first goal of the season came in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, sending Atlanta United to a 2-1…
Continue Reading Max effort: Scherzer Ks 11, Mets beat Braves for DH sweep
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat…
Continue Reading Lions move training camp to Ford Field; Chark competes
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions held training camp at Ford Field on Saturday, hoping it is a step toward gaining home-field advantage this season.…
Continue Reading NASCAR’s Kyle Busch thankful family escaped mall shooting
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Busch’s tumultuous year took another turn. Busch, his wife and their two children…
Continue Reading Chargers rookie Zion Johnson builds his game with calmness
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers rookie Zion Johnson carries himself with an aura of calmness, a…
Continue Reading Murray back on field for Cardinals after bout with COVID-19
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has returned to practice after missing nearly a week with COVID-19. Murray was in…
Continue Reading Ashleigh Buhai takes 5-shot lead at Women’s British Open
MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — Ashleigh Buhai has surged into a five-shot lead at the Women’s British Open after shooting a 7-under 64 in the third…
Continue Reading Jorginho gives Chelsea 1-0 opening win over Everton in EPL
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jorginho’s late first-half penalty was enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Everton in the English Premier League…
Continue Reading India wins T20 series from West Indies with game to spare
LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — India has clinched the Twenty20 series against West Indies with a game to spare after winning the fourth by 59 runs in…
Continue Reading Cowboys’ Elliott sees high stakes amid questions over future
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott lingers a little longer after practice at training camp with family,…
Continue Reading Colts already seeing impact of Bradley’s defensive scheme
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Gus Bradley has kept the same basic tenets of the Indianapolis Colts defense. Play fast,…
Continue Reading Cubs DFA 4-time Gold-Glove winner Andrelton Simmons
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs reinstated 11-year veteran infielder Andrelton Simmons from the injured list, then…
Continue Reading Smith in no hurry to settle on Falcons’ starting O-line
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Arthur Smith likes what he’s seen thus far from the offensive line even…
Continue Reading Tony Boselli becomes 1st Jaguars player in Hall of Fame
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Tony Boselli looked out at all the teal-colored jerseys in the crowd and screamed:…
Continue Reading Neymar leads PSG to big opening win in French league
PARIS (AP) — An unplayable Neymar notched a goal and three assists to lead defending champion Paris Saint-Germain to a 5-0 win at Clermont in the…
Continue Reading Motorsports Gone Mad: Silly season spins out of control
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Silly season has gone mad in motorsports and the domino effects stretch three series,…
Continue Reading Bournemouth beats Aston Villa 2-0 for winning return to EPL
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Scott Parker won the battle of the former England midfielders as his newly promoted Bournemouth marked its return to…
Continue Reading Nottingham Forest loses to Newcastle 2-0 in return to EPL
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Fabian Schar’s long-range shot and Callum Wilson’s late goal have ensured Nottingham Forest’s long-awaited return…
Continue Reading Leeds rallies to beat Wolves 2-1 in opening EPL game
LEEDS, England (AP) — American midfielder Brenden Aaronson helped Leeds open the English Premier League with a 2-1 comeback win over Wolverhampton.…
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Los Angeles Dodgers pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Vin Scully
By Ben Church and Wayne Sterling, CNN The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Vin Scully on Friday in their first home game since the legendary…
Continue Reading Tottenham recovers to beat Southampton 4-1 in EPL opener
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has recovered quickly from going a goal down and routed Southampton 4-1 in their English Premier League opener on Saturday.…
Continue Reading Liverpool stumbles, Tottenham impresses in EPL openers
By MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Liverpool has made a stuttering start to the English Premier League. Tottenham showed it might be…
Continue Reading Pefok scores on Bundesliga debut as Union beats Hertha 3-1
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — United States forward Jordan Pefok has scored on his Bundesliga debut to help Union Berlin defeat…
Continue Reading Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in Seattle
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this…
Continue Reading Juventus vs. Atlético Madrid canceled amid unrest in Israel
TEL AVIV (AP) — A friendly between Juventus and Atlético Madrid scheduled to be played in Tel Aviv has been canceled after an outbreak of fighting…
Continue Reading Nunez helps Liverpool salvage 2-2 draw at Fulham in EPL
LONDON (AP) — New Liverpool signing Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score one goal and set up another as the Reds salvaged a 2-2 draw at…
Continue Reading Los Angeles Dodgers pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Vin Scully
By Ben Church and Wayne Sterling, CNN The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Vin Scully on Friday in their first home game since the legendary…
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Arsenal beats Crystal Palace as the English Premier League returns
By Ben Church, CNN Arsenal enjoyed a perfect start to the new English Premier League season as it beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Friday.…
Continue Reading Chiefs’ Frank Clark arrives at camp with new outlook on life
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Frank Clark arrived at training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs noticeably trimmer and much…
Continue Reading Angels blow late lead, rally in 10th for 4-3 win over M’s
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — A night after hitting seven home runs and losing, the Los Angeles Angels needed just one long ball to…
Continue Reading Gonsolin, Dodgers 4-hit revamped Padres in 8-1 win
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a…
Continue Reading Perdomo’s bat, stellar defense lift D-backs over Rockies 6-5
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Geraldo Perdomo is a .200 hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks who carries himself with the…
Continue Reading Bogaerts has 4 hits, Red Sox beat Royals 7-4
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Xander Bogaerts had four hits, Alex Verdugo doubled twice and the Boston Red Sox beat the…
Continue Reading Lauer works 7, Tellez and Taylor homer as Brewers top Reds
By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Lauer pitched seven strong innings, Rowdy Tellez and Tyrone Taylor homered, and the…
Continue Reading Badosa beats Coco Gauff to reach 4th semifinal of year
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth…
Continue Reading Jays’ miscues lead to Gordon run in 10th, Twins win 6-5
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Gordon hit a three-run homer and scored in the 10th inning for Minnesota after a pair of…
Continue Reading DeJong lifts Cardinals over Yanks 4-3 in Carpenter’s return
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul DeJong hit a two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Cardinals over…
Continue Reading Orioles hold off Pirates 1-0 for 4th straight victory
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer pitched impressively into the seventh inning and Félix Bautista held on through a…
Continue Reading Savage injures hamstring during Packers’ ‘Family Night’
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Starting safety Darnell Savage suffered a hamstring injury during the Green Bay Packers’ traditional “Family Night”…
Continue Reading Cease pitches 6 strong innings, White Sox beat Rangers 2-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings following a relatively rough start, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo homer and…
Continue Reading Rays draw club-record 13 walks, rally to beat Tigers 5-3
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays walked a franchise-record 13 times while rallying to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.…
Continue Reading Scully honored with video tribute, banner at Dodger Stadium
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ended a pregame ceremony honoring broadcaster Vin Scully by…
Continue Reading Acuña, Rosario lead Braves past Mets 9-6 in NL East showdown
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. got four hits and robbed Pete Alonso of a two-run homer as the Atlanta…
Continue Reading Chicago ties franchise record with 24 regular-season wins
CHICAGO (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 19 points, Allie Quigley added 18 points and the Chicago Sky beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 93-83.…
Continue Reading Parker makes late layup, Dream hand Sparks 6th straight loss
ATLANTA (AP) — Cheyenne Parker drove the baseline and made a go-ahead layup with 0.3 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Dream past the Los Angeles…
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Mancini hits 2 HRs, Astros roll past Guardians 9-3
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Trey Mancini homered twice, including his first career grand slam, and drove in five runs and…
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