Jets’ Reed plays with heavy heart, dedicates season to dad
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The texts started flooding D.J. Reed’s phone moments before he was about to take…
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Analysis: Nathaniel Hackett’s headscratcher caps wild Week 1
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer Nathaniel Hackett found himself in no man’s land, and he assured himself a spot in football purgatory…
Continue Reading Geno Smith hears chants, relishes Seahawks opening victory
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Geno Smith left the field hearing his name chanted after the Seattle Seahawks opened the regular…
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Braves miss chance to gain ground, lose 3-2 to Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Zack Littell wanted to stay in to pitch to Braves slugger Matt Olson when Gabe Kapler…
Continue Reading Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Leave the math to everyone else. The Los Angeles Dodgers know how to win baseball games. Mookie…
Continue Reading Seahawks survive Wilson’s return, edge Broncos on missed FG
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Denver fumbled twice at the 1-yard line in the…
Continue Reading Cubs hound Bassitt, beat NL East-leading Mets 5-2
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt had his shortest start in three months, failing to get through the fourth inning as…
Continue Reading Leblanc, Marlins break loose, beat Rangers to split twinbill
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Charles Leblanc hit a pair of RBI doubles during an eight-run burst in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas…
Continue Reading Wolves reprimand Edwards for homophobic social media remark
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have reprimanded star guard Anthony Edwards for homophobic comments he made on an Instagram video and…
Continue Reading Bichette late HR, Jays edge Rays in testy contender matchup
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning after being hit by a high…
Continue Reading Valdez pitches 1st shutout, Astros blank Tigers 7-0
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Framber Valdez pitched his first career shutout and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0.…
Continue Reading Pirates slam three home runs to down Reds
GARY SCHATZ Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Rodolfo Castro and Diego Castillo homered in a five-run fifth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Continue Reading Trout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad lead
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league…
Continue Reading Seahawks’ Jamal Adams leaves vs Broncos with knee injury
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter of the season opener against the Denver…
Continue Reading Wilmer Flores guaranteed $16.5M from Giants though 2025
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Versatile infielder Wilmer Flores and the San Francisco Giants agreed Monday to a…
Continue Reading Angels star Trout homers in 7th straight game, 1 shy of mark
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game Monday night, one shy…
Continue Reading Page signs 4-year deal as coach of World Cup-bound Wales
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Rob Page has signed a four-year deal to coach World Cup-bound Wales. Page took over the role on an interim basis after Ryan…
Continue Reading US Soccer investigation into NWSL misconduct nearing end
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer U.S. Soccer says an investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League is…
Continue Reading Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou dies at age 34
TORONTO (AP) — A charismatic mixed martial artist who campaigned successfully for the right to use medical marijuana as an athlete, has died. Elias…
Continue Reading Sun beaming with confidence despite loss to Aces in Game 1
W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Connecticut Sun might be down one game in the WNBA Finals after losing their first series opener…
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