Braves manager Brian Snitker smiles 1 day after being hit below the belt by a foul ball
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta manager Brian Snitker could laugh Thursday about being hit below the belt by a foul liner off Ozzie…
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California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
Associated Press SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday,…
Continue ReadingJill Ellis says allegations of poor work environment at NWSL’s San Diego Wave are ‘false’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis called allegations of a poor work environment made by a former employee of the National…
Continue ReadingBuddy Hield is traded to the Warriors from the 76ers, AP source says, as busy offseason continues
AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in…
Continue ReadingProfar homers, scores twice and prevents a run as Padres beat the Rangers 3-1 for series win
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jurickson Profar was producing runs and preventing them for the San Diego Padres a day after the left…
Continue ReadingTaylor Fritz tells his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to ‘have a nice flight home’
AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Taylor Fritz told his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to “have a nice flight home” after beating him in…
Continue ReadingMost evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews…
Continue ReadingHurricanes continue restocking in free agency by signing Jack Roslovic to a 1-year deal
AP Hockey Writer The Carolina Hurricanes continued to restock in free agency Thursday by signing forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year contract worth…
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Rams re-sign veteran safety John Johnson after successful return last season
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Veteran safety John Johnson has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams after his successful return to the team last…
Continue ReadingMillions swelter under dangerous Fourth of July heat wave
Associated Press Around 134 million people in the U.S. are under alerts as an “extremely dangerous and record-breaking” heat wave broils much of…
Continue ReadingChristian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Walker hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning and a three-run blast in the ninth — his 16th and…
Continue ReadingThe 1st All-Star nod for Padres’ Profar has a Texas flair, 12 years after his debut with Rangers
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jurickson Profar never thought he had the chance to show the Texas Rangers and their fans the player he…
Continue ReadingJoey Estes goes the distance and Athletics beat Angels 5-0
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Joey Estes pitched Oakland’s first individual shutout in more than three years and the Athletics beat the…
Continue ReadingFireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
Associated Press Millions of people in the U.S. celebrated and suffered under heat warnings Thursday as they flocked to beaches and traveled in…
Continue ReadingDavid Peralta hits 1st homer of the season, helps the Padres beat the Rangers 6-4
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Peralta is just filling in for All-Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., and the 36-year-old…
Continue ReadingEric Gagné returns to Dodgers’ mound on the 20th anniversary of his 84 consecutive saves streak
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — With “Welcome to the Jungle” blaring like the old days, Eric Gagné took the mound and fired a strike…
Continue ReadingHosei Kijima scores first goal in MLS as St. Louis beats Earthquakes 2-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hosei Kijima scored his first goal in MLS, Eduard Löwen also scored a goal and St. Louis City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0…
Continue ReadingBraves left-hander Chris Sale fans 9 in 6 innings and earns 11th win in 3-1 victory over Giants
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale allowed only three hits in six innings to earn his 11th win, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory…
Continue ReadingSan Diego Wave call former employee’s allegations ‘inaccurate and defamatory’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Wave called accusations made by a former employee on social media “inaccurate and defamatory” in a statement on…
Continue ReadingMan charged in connection to mass shooting at Oakland Juneteenth celebration
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 23-year-old Oakland man has been charged in connection with a mass shooting that broke out at a Juneteenth celebration in…
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