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By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Trout doesn’t have — or perhaps doesn’t want to share — the reason for why he has…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer BOSTON (AP) — When Jayson Tatum made consecutive baskets to cap a game-opening Boston blitz, TD Garden was at…

NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 16 venues hosting soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ARLINGTON, TEXAS…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run triple with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-1…

By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, Zack Wheeler won his third consecutive start, and the…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York…

NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby exited his start against the New York Mets with left forearm tightness. The team said he was…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets right-hander Tylor Megill left his start against Milwaukee with shoulder discomfort,…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Natasha Howard scored a season-high 27 points to help the New York Liberty beat the…

BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — A brief glance at the first round Thursday at the U.S.…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — All it took was about two cringeworthy minutes and four putts from 12 feet to bring the…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Cheers and sighs met FIFA’s announcement of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup. There were a number of…

SYDNEY (AP) — Sydney Harbour is set to host SailGP racing for the next three years including the ninth event of the international series’ third…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer might be back in the New York Mets’ rotation before long. The three-time Cy…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bruce Cassidy is the third coach of the Vegas Golden Knights in the franchise’s sixth year,…

BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Jennifer Kupcho shot a 9-under 63 on Thursday at windy Blythefield Country Club for the lowest score of her LPGA Tour career…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Jon Rahm began his U.S. Open title defense with a 69, a solid score Thursday at The Country…

By The Associated Press Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves aim for their 15th straight win, which would tie for the longest streak in franchise…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Cedric Mullins had three hits, Tyler Wells pitched six innings to win back-to-back starts for the…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have hired John Tortorella as their new coach, hoping the veteran can…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 16 cities of the first World Cup spread across three nations were revealed, and FIFA President…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove pitched seven effective innings in his third straight win, and the San Diego Padres…

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Paul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bracket 1 in the College World Series could just as easily be called the Rivals Bracket. Texas is…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Record crowds are expected to welcome Formula One back to Canada following a two-year pandemic pause. The series…

NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas City infielder Nicky Lopez went to salary arbitration with the Royals, asking for $2.9 million instead of the team’s $2.55…

SEATTLE (AP) — All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker and the Seattle Mariners avoided a salary arbitration hearing when they agreed to a $14.5 million,…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson indicated he’s had recent discussions with the Baltimore Ravens about his…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Look for pinstripes in Paris. The New York Yankees have told Major League Baseball they want to…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bruce Smith tells The Associated Press he has no beef with Tony Boselli and can’t wait…

HALLE, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev defeated Ilya Ivashka for the second time in a week by beating the Belarusian 7-6 (4), 6-3 to…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s arrival in Cleveland brought Jadeveon Clowney back. The…

AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Cycling’s governing body has updated its eligibility rules for transgender athletes with stricter limits that will…

SEATTLE (AP) — OL Reign has acquired the rights to forward Tobin Heath from Racing Louisville. The Reign signed Heath for the rest of the National…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Adam Hadwin can be excused for the opening round of the U.S. Open — the so-called…

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A father has been acquitted of paying off a Georgetown University tennis coach to get his…