Ford, Keselowski, looking for success in Detroit backyard
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Ford and its teams head home to Michigan International Speedway looking for improved success. The Ford…
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Jack Laugher defends diving gold at Commonwealth Games
By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — English diver Jack Laugher extended his dominance in the one-meter springboard event…
Continue Reading Cliff Branch’s speed led to Hall of Fame after long wait
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Cliff Branch was the epitome of what Al Davis coveted in a receiver during his decades running the Raiders.…
Continue Reading WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and…
Continue Reading Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0
By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Julio Urias won his eighth consecutive decision and Miguel Vargas drove in two runs in his…
Continue Reading Murphy’s 3 RBIs off Shohei Ohtani lead A’s past Angels, 3-1
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani couldn’t connect at the plate, going 0 for 3 while twice leaving…
Continue Reading Soto cheered, Drury hits slam as Padres beat Rockies 9-1
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The sellout crowd came to cheer Juan Soto in his first game with the San Diego Padres. It went…
Continue Reading Timbers’ unbeaten streak reaches 9 with draw vs Nashville
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Santiago Moreno scored in the 27th minute and the Portland Timbers extended their…
Continue Reading Stewart scores 33, Seattle beats Minnesota 89-77
SEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart had a season-high 33 points with eight rebounds and five assists, Jewell Loyd added 17 points and the Seattle Storm…
Continue Reading Badosa wins tight 3-setter in San Jose; Jabeur tops Keys
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Fourth-ranked Paula Badosa broke serve twice late in the third set before winning a tiebreak to hold off 21-year-old…
Continue Reading Former boxing world champion Johnny Famechon dies aged 77
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Former boxing world champion Johnny Famechon has died in Melbourne after a lengthy illness. He was 77. The Sport…
Continue Reading Waterman nets pivotal goal as Montreal defeats Crew 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joel Waterman scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time and Montreal beat the Columbus Crew 2-1. Montreal tied it at 1 in…
Continue Reading Reynolds’ leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the…
Continue Reading Sebastian Lletget traded to Dallas from New England
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Lletget’s tenure with the New England Revolution is over after a little more than half a season. Lletget has been…
Continue Reading Titans place reserve center Munyer on IR, sign 2 players
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have placed center Daniel Munyer on injured reserve and signed offensive lineman Willie Wright and…
Continue Reading Galaxy top Chivas 2-0, América beats LAFC at SoFi Stadium
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic and Jonathan Pérez scored, and the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Chivas de…
Continue Reading Swiderski, McNeill each score as Charlotte beats D.C. United
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karol Swiderski and Quinn McNeill scored three minutes apart in the second half and Charlotte beat D.C. United 3-0.…
Continue Reading Howard scores 20 points, Dream hand Fever 15th straight loss
ATLANTA (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Cheyenne Parker added 17 and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 91-81. Atlanta ended a…
Continue Reading Ionescu helps New York rally past Los Angeles 64-61
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored eight of her 20 points in the final 2:18 and the Liberty rallied from…
Continue Reading Cubs-Cards postponed; St. Louis’ new starters prep for bows
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wednesday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals was postponed by rain,…
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