Blue Jays hit 3 solo HRs, blank slumping Rangers 3-0
TORONTO (AP) - Manager Chris Woodward expects more from the Texas Rangers offense. He hasn't seen much in two tough losses to Toronto. Five Blue Jays pitchers combined on a five-hitter, Teoscar Hernandez and Billy McKinney hit back-to-back home runs, and Toronto beat slumping Texas 3-0 on Tuesday night. The Rangers have lost six of seven, a stretch in which they've been shut out...
TORONTO (AP) - Manager Chris Woodward expects more from the Texas Rangers offense. He hasn't seen much in two tough losses to Toronto. Five Blue Jays pitchers combined on a five-hitter, Teoscar Hernandez and Billy McKinney hit back-to-back home runs, and Toronto beat slumping Texas 3-0 on Tuesday night. The Rangers have lost six of seven, a stretch in which they've been shut out...
15-year-old Coco Gauff gets US Open wild-card entry
Coco Gauff will get a chance to try for an encore: The 15-year-old from Florida received a wild-card entry Tuesday for the U.S. Open's main draw.
Coco Gauff will get a chance to try for an encore: The 15-year-old from Florida received a wild-card entry Tuesday for the U.S. Open's main draw.
Olympic skier Bode Miller and wife Morgan expecting twin boys year after daughter's drowning death
Olympic skier Bode Miller and wife Morgan announced Monday that they are expecting twin boys, about a year after their daughter’s drowning death.
Olympic skier Bode Miller and wife Morgan announced Monday that they are expecting twin boys, about a year after their daughter’s drowning death.
Simone Biles makes history with balance beam dismount at US women's gymnastics championship
Simone Biles — the five-time Olympic medalist who's described as the greatest gymnast of her generation — made history on Friday with a spectacular beam dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Simone Biles — the five-time Olympic medalist who's described as the greatest gymnast of her generation — made history on Friday with a spectacular beam dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Report: Dak Prescott asking for $40 million per year contract
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly wants to be the highest-paid player in the NFL. He may be asking for $40 million a year.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly wants to be the highest-paid player in the NFL. He may be asking for $40 million a year.
A-Rod's rental car burglarized in San Francisco; thieves steal $500K in goods
Former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez was a victim of theft Sunday night in San Francisco after thieves broke into his rental car, making off with a half-million dollars in valuables, according to reports.
Former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez was a victim of theft Sunday night in San Francisco after thieves broke into his rental car, making off with a half-million dollars in valuables, according to reports.
Drury hits first career grand slam, Jays rout Rangers 19-4
TORONTO (AP) - Held off the scoreboard Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back with their biggest offensive outburst of the season. Brandon Drury hit his first career grand slam, Justin Smoak had a two-run homer among his three extra-base hits, and the Blue Jays routed the Texas Rangers 19-4 Monday night.
TORONTO (AP) - Held off the scoreboard Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back with their biggest offensive outburst of the season. Brandon Drury hit his first career grand slam, Justin Smoak had a two-run homer among his three extra-base hits, and the Blue Jays routed the Texas Rangers 19-4 Monday night.
NBA 2019-20: Some tip-offs earlier, back-to-backs down again
The NBA schedule is a little bit easier on players. Fans might be catching a break - and some more sleep - as well.
The NBA schedule is a little bit easier on players. Fans might be catching a break - and some more sleep - as well.
Dak Prescott reportedly turns down contract offer
While running back Ezekiel Elliott is holding out for a new contract, quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly turned down a deal.
While running back Ezekiel Elliott is holding out for a new contract, quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly turned down a deal.
Patrick Reed wins The Northern Trust at Liberty National
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Patrick Reed picked a good time to end 16 months without a victory. Reed fell behind early, was still two shots behind on the back nine at Liberty National and then rolled in three straight putts - one for par, two for birdies - that allowed him to overtake Jon Rahm and hold off Abraham Ancer to win The Northern Trust. Reed closed with a 2-under 69 after a breezy...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Patrick Reed picked a good time to end 16 months without a victory. Reed fell behind early, was still two shots behind on the back nine at Liberty National and then rolled in three straight putts - one for par, two for birdies - that allowed him to overtake Jon Rahm and hold off Abraham Ancer to win The Northern Trust. Reed closed with a 2-under 69 after a breezy...
Kevin Harvick wins NASCAR Cup race at Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick is so confident in his talent and team he doesn't get excited when he wins. "It's more of an expectation," Harvick said. He raced to the 47th NASCAR Cup victory of his career and his second in less than a month Sunday, pulling away from the pack to win at Michigan International Speedway for the second straight year. With just three...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick is so confident in his talent and team he doesn't get excited when he wins. "It's more of an expectation," Harvick said. He raced to the 47th NASCAR Cup victory of his career and his second in less than a month Sunday, pulling away from the pack to win at Michigan International Speedway for the second straight year. With just three...
Minor, Rangers edge Brewers 1-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Texas left-hander Mike Minor was ready for Christian Yelich. For all the Milwaukee Brewers, really. Minor struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Rangers beat Jordan Lyles and the Brewers 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Minor (11-6) allowed four hits and walked one. José Leclerc finished the four-hitter for his eighth save, securing Texas'...
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Texas left-hander Mike Minor was ready for Christian Yelich. For all the Milwaukee Brewers, really. Minor struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Rangers beat Jordan Lyles and the Brewers 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Minor (11-6) allowed four hits and walked one. José Leclerc finished the four-hitter for his eighth save, securing Texas'...
American gold medalist kneels during national anthem at Pan Am Games
Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.
Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.
49ers beat Cowboys 17-9 in exhibition opener
Dak Prescott got the Dallas Cowboys off to a good start in a brief cameo in the exhibition opener. San Francisco's rookie receivers took over after that to lead the 49ers to the victory.
Dak Prescott got the Dallas Cowboys off to a good start in a brief cameo in the exhibition opener. San Francisco's rookie receivers took over after that to lead the 49ers to the victory.
Houser posts 10 Ks, Brewers top Rangers 3-2 for 5th straight
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser might just take the woozy feelings he had on the mound Saturday night if he has the same success.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser might just take the woozy feelings he had on the mound Saturday night if he has the same success.
Servania, Barrios help FC Dallas beat Minnesota United 5-3
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Brandon Servania scored two goals, Michael Barrios had three assists and FC Dallas beat Minnesota United 5-3 on Saturday night.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Brandon Servania scored two goals, Michael Barrios had three assists and FC Dallas beat Minnesota United 5-3 on Saturday night.
Johnson takes 1-shot lead over Spieth at Liberty National
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Dustin Johnson has missed nine birdie chances from 10 feet or closer at Liberty National, which ordinarily might annoy him. He's hitting it so well that he still leads The Northern Trust Open. Johnson birdied three of his last six holes Friday, finishing with an approach to 8 feet on the 489-yard closing hole, for a 4-under 67 that gave him a one-shot lead over...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Dustin Johnson has missed nine birdie chances from 10 feet or closer at Liberty National, which ordinarily might annoy him. He's hitting it so well that he still leads The Northern Trust Open. Johnson birdied three of his last six holes Friday, finishing with an approach to 8 feet on the 489-yard closing hole, for a 4-under 67 that gave him a one-shot lead over...
Kyler Murray sharp in brief debut as Cards edge Chargers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kyler Murray wanted to take his team on a scoring drive Thursday night, and even checked twice with his coach to see if he could play beyond one possession. Arizona didn't take any chances with their prized rookie quarterback, but Murray completed nearly all of his passes and showed the mobility that made him the top overall draft pick, going 6 for 7 for 44 yards in...
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kyler Murray wanted to take his team on a scoring drive Thursday night, and even checked twice with his coach to see if he could play beyond one possession. Arizona didn't take any chances with their prized rookie quarterback, but Murray completed nearly all of his passes and showed the mobility that made him the top overall draft pick, going 6 for 7 for 44 yards in...
Cowboys rookie RB Pollard rises quickly with Elliott missing
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Tony Pollard tried not to make too much out of what it meant for the rookie Dallas running back with Ezekiel Elliott away from training camp while seeking a new contract from the Cowboys.
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Tony Pollard tried not to make too much out of what it meant for the rookie Dallas running back with Ezekiel Elliott away from training camp while seeking a new contract from the Cowboys.
White Sox, Yankees to play at 'Field of Dreams' in 2020
Major League Baseball is going to build it - and the White Sox and Yankees are coming to Iowa. The Chicago White Sox will play the New York Yankees next summer at the site in eastern Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed, MLB announced Thursday. The game is set for Aug. 13 in Dyersville, which is about 200 miles west of Chicago. A temporary 8,000-seat stadium will be...
Major League Baseball is going to build it - and the White Sox and Yankees are coming to Iowa. The Chicago White Sox will play the New York Yankees next summer at the site in eastern Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed, MLB announced Thursday. The game is set for Aug. 13 in Dyersville, which is about 200 miles west of Chicago. A temporary 8,000-seat stadium will be...