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Astros ride early homers and Arrighetti’s latest gem to a 5-1 win over the Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes homered in the first inning, and…
NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges in connection with…
Texas Tech responds to Texas coach swipe with offer to pay to play
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — It was pretty clear that Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was taking…
Happ homers again and Skenes loses his 3rd straight start as the Cubs sink the Pirates 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ homered for the second consecutive game and the Chicago Cubs…
MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on…
Azzi Fudd scores 22 in 1st WNBA start and helps the Wings beat the Aces 95-87
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica…
New Zealand World Cup player finds social media fame after being touted by soccer influencer
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely soccer…
Bases-loaded walk lifts the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Yohendrick Piñango drew a bases-loaded walk from Anthony Nunez in the eighth…
Brooke Wells’ go-ahead 3-run homer rallies Alabama past UCLA 6-3 at WCWS
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Brooke Wells hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning…
Joint Portland WNBA-NWSL training center set to open in August
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the joint training facility shared…
A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in a private Vatican meeting
ROME (AP) — Baseball rivalry couldn’t be averted when Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson — a…
Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought…
Nick Bosa says he is on track for training camp and Week 1 with the 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Nick Bosa is encouraged by the pace of his recovery…
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, AP source says
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger and there is…
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire proud of Brendan Sorsby for getting help with gambling addiction
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said he is proud of transfer…
Acuña hits grand slam and Sale beats former team again as Braves trounce Red Sox 10-2
BOSTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fourth career grand slam and Chris Sale…
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin not in starting lineup vs. Cubs due to right forearm soreness
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was not in the starting lineup…
MVP Matthew Stafford says he understands why the Rams drafted Ty Simpson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford says he understands why the Los Angeles Rams drafted…
Puka Nacua says rehab, meetings have improved his life as he eyes contract extension with Rams
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Puka Nacua says he is thinking less about his contract situation…
Rangers’ Josh Smith back in uniform after being hospitalized with viral meningitis
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith was back in uniform Thursday…
Ben Stiller welcomes a photo with Mike Brown’s wife, after Knicks coach said she was afraid to ask
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Smile, Mrs. Brown. Ben Stiller is ready for that picture. The…
Claude Lemieux, former Canadien and four-time Stanley Cup champion, dead at 60
MONTREAL — Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and once one of the NHL’s…
Big 12 coaches unanimously agree on their preference for a 24-team playoff
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Big 12 coaches unanimously agreed Thursday on their preference for a…
Nervous feeling lingers for players ahead of Canada’s World Cup roster decision
CHARLOTTE — Alfie Jones knows he could be in for a long night on Thursday.…