Angels deliver blow to Mariners’ playoff hopes with 2-1 win
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Jose Suarez threw five strong innings, Brandon Marsh accounted for all the offense with a two-run…
Continue ReadingAP-National-Sports
Rockies rally from seven-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 9-7
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Trevor Story hit a go-ahead single in the ninth after Dom Nunez tied it with a pinch-hit solo homer…
Continue Reading Giants clinch at least tie in NL West, match team wins mark
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants clinched at least a tie for their first NL West title since 2012…
Continue Reading Tyler Allgeier, No. 13 BYU run past Utah State 34-20
By JOHN COON Associated Press LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Tyler Allgeier ran for a career-high 218 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 13 BYU beat Utah…
Continue Reading Astros’ edge for home field in playoffs cut with loss to A’s
HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Olson and Chad Pinder each homered and the Oakland Athletics beat Houston 8-6, cutting the Astros’ edge for home-field…
Continue Reading Top-seeded Rublev, Ruud reach San Diego Open semifinals
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The top two seeds, Andrey Rublev of Russia and Casper Ruud of Norway, have reached the semifinals of the inaugural San Diego Open.…
Continue Reading Goldschmidt walk-off hit, O’Neill 2 HRs as Cards beat Cubs
By JEFF MELNICK Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, and the playoff-bound St. Louis…
Continue Reading Perez hitless, rest of Royals bats busy; Twins finish last
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez went hitless on a night when every other Royals starter had at least one…
Continue Reading Lynn, Abreu lift White Sox over Tigers for 5th straight win
By CASEY DROTTAR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched one-run ball over five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in four runs, and…
Continue Reading 2 horses euthanized at Santa Anita
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A 2-year-old gelding has been euthanized at Santa Anita after sustaining a racing injury on opening day of the track’s…
Continue Reading No. 5 Iowa forces 7 turnovers in 51-14 rout of Maryland
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Spencer Petras threw for three touchdowns and ran for two and No. 5 Iowa took advantage…
Continue Reading Indians beat Rangers 9-6 to clinch second in A.L. Central
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Austin Hedges and Bobby Bradley homered, Jose Ramirez drove in three runs and rookie Eli Morgan won his third straight…
Continue Reading McCaskill with 3 TDs as Houston dominates Tulsa 45-10
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Freshman Alton McCaskill scored a career-best three touchdowns — all in the first half — and Clayton Tune passed for 241…
Continue Reading Yanks’ rally fizzles, AL wild-card race tightens as Rays win
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sánchez and Rougned Odor both struck out with two runners on to blunt a ninth-inning rally…
Continue Reading Kershaw’s postseason in doubt with forearm discomfort
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw exited his start with left forearm discomfort in the second inning…
Continue Reading Matz sharp, Jays beat Orioles 6-4 to stay in wild card race
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Steven Matz pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight decision, Danny Jansen homered…
Continue Reading Red Sox beat Nats, move into 2nd spot in AL wild-card chase
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec hit back-to-back homers during a four-run sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington…
Continue Reading Harper homers, Suárez shuts down Marlins in Phils’ 5-0 win
MIAMI (AP) — Bryce Harper had three hits including his 35th homer, Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies…
Continue Reading Nimmo 2 HRs, leads Megill, Mets over Braves 4-3
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Nimmo hit two solo home runs, Tylor Megill allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and…
Continue Reading Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first…
Continue Reading Howard with 2 TDs, Dartmouth rolls past Penn 31-7
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Howard rushed for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns and Dartmouth turned an interception and a blocked punt into points,…
Continue Reading Wainwright, Cardinals get deal for 2022; ace starts WC game
By JEFF MELNICK Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Longtime St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright will return next season, the club announced five days…
Continue Reading Wisconsin to name Camp Randall Stadium’s field after Alvarez
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is naming the playing field at Camp Randall Stadium after former Badgers football coach and athletic director Barry…
Continue Reading Canucks: Travis Hamonic isn’t opting out of the NHL season
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning said Friday that defenseman Travis Hamonic isn’t opting out of…
Continue Reading Baffert-trained Corniche wins Grade 1 stakes at Santa Anita
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Corniche won the $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes by 3 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita to give embattled Hall of Fame trainer Bob…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Yanks, Sox, Jays and Mariners in tight WC chase
By The Associated Press Four teams are separated by two games in the AL wild-card chase, with the Yankees clinging to a one-game lead for the top…
Continue Reading Michigan Sports Hall inducts Calvin Johnson, Jordyn Wieber
DETROIT (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson and Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber were inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of…
Continue Reading Chargers’ Allen will see familiar foes on Raiders’ defense
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen isn’t going to be surprised with any of the defensive…
Continue Reading Lamar Jackson back at practice for Ravens
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at practice after missing the previous two days with a back issue. Jackson was…
Continue Reading Will Zalatoris shoots 61 to share lead at Sanderson Farms
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Will Zalatoris is usually spot-on with his iron. Throw in a great putting round and he can take it low. That’s what…
Continue Reading