AP-National-Sports

MADRID (AP) — The jersey Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final is back in Argentine hands thanks to German great Lothar Matthäus.…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia will grant visas to those holding tickets to the World Cup in neighboring Qatar. The Saudi Foreign…

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp says he has turned down an offer from Manchester United to stay with the…

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton returned to the mound after an 11-month absence, facing two batters for the Class A…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrew Heaney struck out 10 in his first win in four months and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights bolstered their forward depth by signing veteran Phil Kessel to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Wednesday.…

By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered during Kansas City’s five-run rally in the seventh inning,…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds, and the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased…

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramirez had an RBI double in the 11th inning and scored the winning run on a…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a leadoff homer and Trey Mancini added a two-run shot to back up another quality…

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1. Nico Hoerner had three…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has a torn left hamstring and could be sidelined for months, according to an ESPN…

By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the…

By PRESTON SHOEMAKER Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Hollidaysburg Little League extended its summer and staved off elimination for…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Botic Van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands cruised into the Winston-Salem Open quarterfinals, beating Spain’s Jaume…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Gavin Sheets twice came through…

By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start…

By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — It has been 17 years since the Jets and Giants got together for a practice…

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — British Open champion Cameron Smith is returning home to play for the first time since 2019 when he contests the…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cal Quantrill shut down his former team through seven brilliant innings, All-Star José Ramírez…

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Epicenter has been installed as the 7-5 morning-line favorite for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on Saturday at…

By The Associated Press The Detroit Lions seem destined for another rough season. If the defense struggles, it will likely lead to at least 10 losses…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are prepared to enter a new era under new general manager Ryan Poles…

Six players in the Dominican Summer League have been suspended 60 games each by Major League Baseball after testing positive for…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — J.C. Jackson could be ready to play when the Los Angeles Chargers begin the regular…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Skye Bolt hit a leadoff sacrifice fly — as strange as that sounds — in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics beat…