No longball from All-Star sluggers Judge, Stanton No longball from All-Star sluggers Judge, Stanton:- Aaron Judge’s flyball to center field in the fifth inning triggered a crowd crescendo even though it came to rest in a glove shy of the warning track. Giancarlo Stanton struck out twice and tapped out […]

Cano 10th-inning homer gives AL 2-1 All-Star win Cano 10th-inning homer gives AL 2-1 All-Star win:- Robinson Cano hugged Francisco Lindor after the final out, exchanged high-fives with his American League teammates and put an arm around the shoulder of designated hitter/photographer Nelson Cruz. Winning the All-Star Game still seemed […]

MLB All-Star Game gets silly with little on the line MLB All-Star Game gets silly with little on the line:- It was getting late Tuesday evening in the American League All-Star clubhouse, and Nelson Cruz was starting to panic. He looked through his pants. Fumbled through his equipment bag. Looked […]

Pacquiao disagrees with re-score, says no plans to quit Pacquiao disagrees with re-score, says no plans to quit:- Manny Pacquiao still disagrees with the unanimous decision that resulted in him losing the WBO world welterweight title to Jeff Horn, despite an independent re-scoring of the July 2 fight, and says […]

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle arrested on weapons charge Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Adolphus Washington has been arrested in Ohio on a weapons charge. The Cincinnati native and former Ohio State standout is accused of improperly carrying a concealed weapon outside a water park in Sharonville. A police report says officers […]

Ambitious Everton gaining momentum on field, in boardroom Ambitious Everton gaining momentum on field, in boardroom:- Wayne Rooney’s sentimental return to Everton after 13 years away fits the image of a club often criticized for living in the past amid the fast-evolving world of English soccer. The past 18 months […]

Giancarlo Stanton expands his brand at All-Star Game Giancarlo Stanton sat in the back row during a news conference for All-Star Home Run Derby contestants, and when introduced he raised his hand to ensure everyone knew who he was. The gracious gesture was unnecessary, given the growth of the Stanton […]

Ostapenko advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local): ___ 1:30 p.m. Jelena Ostapenko needed eight match points to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. The French Open champion beat fourth-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (6) on Court 12. Ostapenko is into the quarterfinals at the All England […]