Tucker’s pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters’ duel
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning and the Houston…
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UCLA’s Singleton to stay, Johnson leaving Bruins
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA guard David Singleton is returning for a fifth year with the Bruins, while center Myles…
Continue Reading Dustin Brown to retire after 18 seasons with Kings
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown will retire after this season, his 18th with the club. The 37-year-old made the…
Continue Reading Phillips’ infield hit lifts Rays to 2-1 win over Mariners
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brett Phillips bounced a tiebreaking single off pitcher Chris Flexen’s leg in the…
Continue Reading Phillies finish 4-game sweep of Rockies behind ace Wheeler
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler tossed one-hit ball over six shutout innings and Alec Bohm homered to help the…
Continue Reading Correa gets 3 hits; Twins top Tigers to go 6-0 in homestand
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa broke out of a slump with three hits and three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins…
Continue Reading Kim’s double clears bases, Padres finish sweep of Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ha-Seong Kim hit a tiebreaking, three-run double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5…
Continue Reading Police: Paint in Kansas team’s water; 2 juveniles suspected
LINDSBORG, Kan. (AP) — Police in the central Kansas town of Lindsborg announced two boys are suspected of being involved in the contamination of a…
Continue Reading McCutchen rallies Brewers past Pirates 3-2 to complete sweep
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Continue Reading Rolling Marlins hand reeling Nats 8th straight loss, 3-2
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Trevor Rogers provided his longest outing of the season by allowing one run in six innings,…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods heads to Southern Hill for PGA practice round
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods is at Southern Hill three weeks before the start of the PGA Championship. It’s the first step…
Continue Reading Bekker shares 1st-round lead at Catalunya Championship
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Oliver Bekker has shot a 6-under 66 to take a share of the first-round lead at the Catalunya Championship. The South African…
Continue Reading Girls hockey programs show promise in nontraditional markets
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Megan Grenon stretched outside the rink before a rare showcase of women’s hockey in the…
Continue Reading Butler, Morris, Heat fined by NBA for actions in Hawks game
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA fined two Miami Heat players and the team itself a total of $55,000 on Thursday, over two incidents in the team’s…
Continue Reading Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has torn knee ligament
By Mark Gonzales Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi’s season is in jeopardy after tests Thursday…
Continue Reading Jaguars pick up 5th-year option on pass rusher Josh Allen
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have exercised the fifth-year option in pass rusher Josh Allen’s rookie contract. The move…
Continue Reading UEFA to revisit Champions League overhaul amid backlash
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA is facing pushback against its overhaul of the Champions League and will review its plans next…
Continue Reading Crosby, Penguins searching for spark as playoffs loom
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading to the Stanley Cup playoffs for a 16th straight season. Yet…
Continue Reading Ruud defeats Molcan to reach BMW Open quarterfinals
MUNICH (AP) — Seventh-ranked Casper Ruud took his time finding his rhythm as he beat Alex Molcan 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals at the…
Continue Reading Raiders’ Waller, Ferrell meet Air Force members before draft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — At their place of business, which just happens to be Allegiant Stadium, Darren Waller and Clelin Ferrell welcomed 100 members of…
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