Arkansas upsets North Carolina 4-1 in super regional opener
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Peyton Stoval sparked a three-run fifth inning with a lead-off home run, Connor Noland thew 6 2/3 shutout innings and…
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WADA says fresh court ruling can reopen Russian doping cases
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency says more disciplinary cases by Olympic sports could…
Continue Reading Kyrgios says he faced racist abuse from crowd in Murray loss
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Nick Kyrgios says he faced racist abuse from the crowd during a semifinal loss to Andy Murray at the Stuttgart Open. The…
Continue Reading Stuttgart player arrested in Ibiza after woman reported rape
MADRID (AP) — Bundesliga club Stuttgart says midfielder Atakan Karazor has been arrested in Ibiza after an 18-year-old woman reported to police…
Continue Reading Grant outshines the men, leads Scandinavian Mixed by 2 shots
TYLOSAND, Sweden (AP) — Swedish golfer Linn Grant was flying the flag for the women at the Scandinavian Mixed event after shooting a 6-under 66 to…
Continue Reading US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada woman has lost her bid in a U.S. court to force international soccer star Cristiano…
Continue Reading $4.75M: Schwartzel wins richest golf event amid Saudi outcry
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel banked $4.75 million on Saturday by winning the…
Continue Reading Leclerc takes pole position for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Charles Leclerc won the pole for the fourth consecutive Formula One race. He’ll lead the field to green Sunday at the…
Continue Reading Tatum’s Time: Celtics’ star vows to bounce back in Finals
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum knows he has taken his game to a new level in his fifth NBA season, pushing his way…
Continue Reading Riske, Haddad Maia into grass-court Nottingham Open final
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Alison Riske and Beatriz Haddad Maia will face each other for the Nottingham Open title after winning their semifinal…
Continue Reading England, Italy draw 0-0 among Nations League stalemates
LONDON (AP) — It was a night of stalemates for the big teams in the Nations League on Saturday, including a drab scoreless draw in the rematch of…
Continue Reading Bulgaria player hurt in national team bus crash in Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — UEFA says the Bulgaria men’s soccer team was involved in a bus crash in Georgia ahead of a Nations League game and…
Continue Reading Jags’ Pederson nixes minicamp, says vets ‘earned’ early exit
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has canceled next week’s three-day,…
Continue Reading Real Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is signing another young, highly rated French midfielder after reaching agreement with Monaco for the transfer of…
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Surprise Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike returns to the track for Belmont Stakes
By Ben Church, CNN Rich Strike stunned the horse racing world when he won the Kentucky Derby last month and he’s back in action again at the…
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NBA Finals: Steph Curry’s 43-point masterpiece helps Golden State Warriors level series with Boston Celtics
By Matias Grez, CNN Steph Curry produced a 43-point masterpiece Friday to will the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 Game 4 victory over the Boston…
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What the LIV Golf series was actually like on the ground
By Ben Morse, CNN Pop music pumping, a marching band and a human statue scaring those walking nearby. There’s even a robotic, automated drinks…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Braves, Phillies extend win streaks, A’s slump
By The Associated Press Dansby Swanson and the Braves will try for their 10th straight win when they host Pittsburgh. Atlanta already is on the…
Continue Reading Martinez, Dalbec homers power Red Sox past Mariners 4-3
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — J.D. Martinez homered for the first time in nearly a month, Bobby Dalbec snapped a tie with a solo…
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Los Angeles Chargers owner is sued by his sister in a legal battle for control of the franchise
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Los Angeles Chargers owner and chairman Dean Spanos is being sued by his sister and team co-owner Dea Spanos Berberian,…
Continue Reading Claunch sends Texas A&M past Louisville 5-4 in series opener
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Catcher Troy Claunch singled with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and No. 5 overall…
Continue Reading Ruf hits 2 HRs, Junis wins 3rd straight as Giants beat LA
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Darin Ruf hit two homers and drove in four runs, Joc Pederson added two hits and two RBIs, and Jakob Junis won his third…
Continue Reading Musgrove (1.50) takes ERA lead, Padres beat Rockies 9-0
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove took over the major league earned run average lead and remained unbeaten in 11…
Continue Reading Nimmo, Canha each drive in 3 runs as Mets defeat Angels 7-3
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When a baseball team is getting solid production from the top of the order, along with clutch…
Continue Reading Taurasi, Charles help Mercury edge Dream 90-88
PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi had 23 points and six assists, Tina Charles scored 20 with nine rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Atlanta…
Continue Reading Turnovers doom Celtics once again, lose Game 4 of NBA Finals
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — For three quarters, the Boston Celtics responded to nearly every punch the Golden State Warriors…
Continue Reading Chisholm, Aguilar each hit 2 HRs as Marlins down Astros 7-4
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jesús Aguilar each hit two home runs to power the Miami Marlins to their…
Continue Reading Ferreira scores 4 goals, US beats Grenada 5-0 in Cup sendoff
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jesús Ferreira tied the United States’ international record with four goals to lead the Americans over Grenada 5-0 in a…
Continue Reading Fahnbulleh wins 100 and 200 meters at NCAA championships
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Florida’s Joseph Fahnbulleh pulled away at the finishes to win the 100 and 200 meters at the NCAA track and field…
Continue Reading Trevino ends stalemate, red-hot Yankees edge Cubs 2-1 in 13
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jose Trevino finally broke a stalemate in the 13th inning with a game-winning…
Continue Reading Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — He stomped his feet, waved his arms, flexed his muscles and talked back to the crowd. And Stephen…
Continue Reading Grandal, Mendick key 5-run 8th, White Sox beat Rangers 8-3
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning and the…
Continue Reading Heasley sharp over 7 innings as Royals top Orioles 8-1
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan Heasley allowed one hit in a career-best seven sharp innings, Salvador Perez and MJ…
Continue Reading Buxton hits another pair of HRs as Twins power past Rays 9-4
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton had his second straight two-homer game for the Minnesota Twins in a 9-4 victory…
Continue Reading Cardinals snap 3-game losing streak, beat Reds 2-0
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Andre Pallante took a shutout into the sixth inning in his second major league start, helping…
Continue Reading Roberto Osuna signs with Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines
TOKYO (AP) — Former major league relief pitcher Roberto Osuna has signed with Japanese club Chiba Lotte Marines. The team confirmed the signing but…
Continue Reading Stewart scores 32, leads Storm past Wings 89-88
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brianna Stewart scored 32 points, sinking two free throws with 6.7 seconds remaining, to spark the Seattle Storm to an…
Continue Reading 8 straight: Hoskins, Phillies stay hot, top Diamondbacks 7-5
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins hit a pair of solo home runs and Kyle Schwarber added a three-run shot to lead the…
Continue Reading Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A’s to 10th straight loss
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez doubled twice, then homered to begin a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth…
Continue Reading Blue Jays back Berríos with early homers, rout Tigers 10–1
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer and Bo Bichette homered during a four-run second inning,…
Continue Reading Marlins’ López leaves with bruised wrist after hit by ball
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Miami starter Pablo López left the Marlins’ game against the Houston Astros in the fifth…
Continue Reading Nationals go deep, extend Brewers’ losing streak to 7 games
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Bell and Keibert Ruiz hit home runs on consecutive pitches in the sixth inning, and the…
Continue Reading Strider fans 8, Braves top Pirates 4-2 for 9th straight win
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Strider outpitched Roansy Contreras in a matchup of hard-throwing rookies, Dansby Swanson…
Continue Reading Hines-Allen scores season-high 17, Mystics beat Lynx 76-59
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Myisha Hines-Allen scored a season-high 17 points, Ariel Atkins added 12 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Braves, Phillies extend win streaks, A’s slump
By The Associated Press Dansby Swanson and the Braves will try for their 10th straight win when they host Pittsburgh. Atlanta already is on the…
Continue Reading Notre Dame ties season-high with 4 homers, beats No. 1 Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carter Putz hit a two-run home run in the first inning, and Notre Dame matched its season-high with four home runs beating…
Continue Reading Howard, Dolson spark Liberty to 97-83 victory over Fever
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Natasha Howard finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, Stefanie Dolson scored all nine of her points in a pivotal third…
Continue Reading Rays reliever Kittredge to have Tommy John surgery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Andrew Kittredge will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery in another blow to the team’s…
Continue Reading Sky hit late free throws to beat Sun 83-79
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Emma Meesseman scored 20 of her 26 points in the first half, Candace Parker added 18 points and the Chicago Sky beat the…
Continue Reading Pulisic, Adams don’t dress for US against Grenada
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter did not have forward Christian Pulisic and midfielder Tyler Adams dress for a World Cup warmup…
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