Soto’s homer helps Nats slow Phillies, avoid 5-game sweep
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 to avoid a five-game sweep.…
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Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer DENVER (AP) — It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in…
Continue Reading Speedy Colorado Avalanche zoom to 2-0 series lead over Bolts
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The fast-flying Colorado Avalanche have zoomed out to a 2-0 series lead over Tampa Bay in the Stanley…
Continue Reading Huske, Dressel, Walsh win more U.S. golds at swimming worlds
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Torri Huske, Caeleb Dressel and Alex Walsh have all won golds for the United States on…
Continue Reading Bird’s late 3 seals Storm win in her New York finale
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gabby Williams scored a season-high 23 points in Seattle’s 81-72 win over the New York…
Continue Reading ‘Mr. Game 7’ Justin Williams back in Cup Final as an analyst
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer DENVER (AP) — “Mr. Game 7” is back in the Stanley Cup Final, but in a much different role than before.…
Continue Reading Usyk-Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia on Aug. 20
LONDON (AP) — The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua for the world heavyweight title will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on…
Continue Reading World swimming bans transgender athletes from women’s events
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from…
Continue Reading Haddad Maia wins in Birmingham for 2nd straight WTA title
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil has secured back-to-back WTA titles after Chinese opponent Shuai Zhang retired with an…
Continue Reading Jabeur wins Berlin Open, comforts injured Bencic
BERLIN (AP) — Ons Jabeur has won the Berlin Open after her opponent Belinda Bencic retired with an ankle injury. Jabeur was leading 6-3, 2-1 when…
Continue Reading Hurkacz beats top-ranked Medvedev to win Halle Open
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Hubert Hurkacz upset top-ranked Daniil Medvedev on Sunday to win the Halle Open and underline his credentials as a contender…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Title IX update faces polarized challenges
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer At least 19 states have passed laws or adopted rules that either bar or limit participation in sports by…
Continue Reading Title IX’s next battle: The rights of transgender athletes
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The law known as Title IX has influenced athletics in the United States for 50 years. Many wonder if the law should…
Continue Reading Berrettini retains Queen’s title, looking good for Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Matteo Berrettini looks in prime shape for another deep run at Wimbledon. The second-seeded Italian has retained his grass-court…
Continue Reading A beer and a chat: Man U’s CEO meets with disgruntled fans
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer A small group of disgruntled Manchester United supporters headed toward the home of the club’s chief executive to…
Continue Reading Netherlands win toss, bat first against England in 2nd ODI
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands won the toss and will bat first against England in the second one-day international at Amstelveen…
Continue Reading Liverpool signs teenager Ramsay as a backup right back
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool has signed Scotland under-21 defender Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen as a backup to right back Trent…
Continue Reading Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Dylan Bundy said his job was simple once it became obvious that Minnesota’s offense was going…
Continue Reading McMahon’s solo HR in 8th gives Rockies 5-4 win over Padres
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon’s third hit of the game was a tiebreaking solo homer in the bottom of the…
Continue Reading Todd Gilliland wins NASCAR Truck race on dirt at Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Todd Gilliland pulled away off a late restart to win the NASCAR Truck Series race Saturday night on Knoxville Raceway’s…
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