AP-National-Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyson Alexander became the first player in Korn Ferry Tour history to successfully defend a title, rallying to win the…

SEATTLE (AP) — The Houston Astros placed All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right knee. The…

By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Cole Custer won the first pole of his career Saturday through a formula designed for…

By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Anderson pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning, Matt Olson hit one of Atlanta’s…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Asia Muhammad and Jessica Pegula beat Lyudmyla Kichenok and Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (5), 6-3 in doubles play Saturday to give…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Mike Smith made 39 saves for his second consecutive shutout and 44th overall and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo and Xander Bogaerts each hit two-run home runs, Tanner Houck held the Twins scoreless…

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse scored tying goals on a free kick in the 52nd minute and off a scramble following a corner kick in the 72nd…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — As down as they felt after blowing two chances to make the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 36 points in his postseason debut, and the seventh-seeded…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Cristian Pache hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, Sean Murphy also connected and the…

By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brayden Schenn scored 56 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues wrapped up a playoff spot,…

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Mitch Haniger on the COVID-19 injured list after he reported symptoms and tested positive.…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Harold Varner III shot an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead in the RBC Heritage…

By SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — José Abreu homered for the first time this season, closer Liam Hendriks left the bases loaded in…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Lens won 2-1 at defending champion Lille to stay in outside contention for fourth place and…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Gerard Moreno has scored one goal and set up another before being injured during…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — First-year coach Willie Green has helped lead the New Orleans Pelicans to the NBA playoffs after…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers missed the playoffs again. That doesn’t tell the story of their season.…

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer Zippy Chippy was horse racing’s lovable loser for never winning in 100 races. The bay gelding was acquired by…

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Their 50-year wait over, the family of Gil Hodges is as relieved to see the patriarch selected to…

By The Associated Press Uruguayan winger Diego Rossi has been acquired by the Turkish club Fenerbahce from Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC,…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 of his 32 points after halftime, Bojan Bogdanovic finished with 26 and…

By The Associated Press American forward Jordan Pefok scored his Swiss league-leading 19th goal of the season in Young Boys’ 2-1 loss at Zurich.…

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jeremy Swayman rebounded from a rough stretch with 23 saves and the Boston Bruins clinched a playoff…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are downplaying their recent domination of the Chicago…