Espino’s arm, bat lead Nationals over skidding Mets 2-1
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Paolo Espino struck out a career-high seven while also singling and scoring a run for the first…
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Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers smother Steelers backups 34-9
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Darnold completed 19 of 25 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, and the Carolina…
Continue Reading Ymer, Ivashka advance to reach Winston-Salem Open final
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Mikael Ymer and Ilya Ivashka won semifinal matches at the Winston-Salem Open on Friday and will meet for Saturday’s…
Continue Reading Cardinals ride Happ, Edman to 4-3 win over Pirates
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tommy Edman hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Paul Goldschmidt had three hits and the…
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New Orleans mayor says there’s not enough time to order new mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Ida
n New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Friday evening that the National Weather Service and Gov. John Bel Edwards have indicated there is no…
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California police officer charged in 2018 shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California police officer is charged with using excessive force against a man during a 2018 shooting. David Chandler…
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Fantasy sports contests go live in Arizona on Saturday
PHOENIX (AP) — Fantasy sports contests go live Saturday in Arizona, a state that was among the last holdouts in legalizing the collection of…
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A local car club asks the public to cruise into its school supply drive
– It’s a hobby, not quite like any other. Car clubs far and wide have a lot of similarities, one of which is their devotion to their community.…
Continue Reading Araúz recalled, hits 3-run homer to lift BoSox past Indians
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jonathan Araúz hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after being recalled before the game…
Continue Reading Colts beat Lions 27-17, but lose QB Sam Ehlinger to injury
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Rookie Sam Ehlinger was knocked out of the preseason finale with a knee injury, delivering another…
Continue Reading Reyes hits tiebreaking inside-the-park HR, Tigers beat Jays
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Victor Reyes hit a pinch-hit tiebreaking inside-the-park home run in the eighth inning and the Detroit…
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US Military Retaliates Against ISIS-K for Kabul Airport Attack
Capt. Bill Urban, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, issued a statement about an airstrike over…
Continue Reading Skylar Diggins-Smith helps Mercury beat Liberty 80-64
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 27 points and Diana Taurasi added 19 to help the short-handed…
Continue Reading Skylar Diggins-Smith helps Mercury beat Liberty 80-64
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 27 points and Diana Taurasi added 19 to help the short-handed…
Continue Reading Miley goes 7, Naquin extends streak, Reds beat Marlins 6-0
MIAMI (AP) — Wade Miley pitched six-hit ball over seven innings, Tyler Naquin homered and extended his major league-leading hitting streak, and the…
Continue Reading Torres breaks tie in 68th, Montreal beats 10-man Toronto 3-1
MONTREAL (AP) — Joaquin Torres broke a tie in the 68th minute and Montreal beat 10-man Toronto FC 3-1 on Friday night. Samuel Piette and Romell…
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Arizona family arrested over attempted kidnapping
Six members of a family have been arrested by Peoria police, who say that the family targeted a relative’s boyfriend because he doesn’t share their…
Continue Reading McClanahan solid, Zunino homers as Rays beat Orioles 6-3
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Shane McClanahan won his fifth consecutive start, Mike Zunino hit a three-run homer and the…
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New Orleans mayor says there’s not enough time to order new mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Ida
By Steve Almasy and Rebekah Riess, CNN Almost 16 years to the date after Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed the city’s flood protection system, New…
Continue Reading Heavy rain forces NASCAR to postpone Xfinity race at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway was postponed Friday night because of heavy rain. The…
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