MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton homered for the third time in four games and Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead, two-run drive that led the Minnesota […]
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Torres has 3 hits and go-ahead sacrifice fly as Tigers rally to beat Braves 5-2 and avoid sweep
ATLANTA (AP) — Gleyber Torres had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning as the Detroit […]
Nathaniel Lowe homers again, Reds beat Rockies 6-4
CINCINNATI (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games and Andrew Abbott pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat […]
Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — As horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in the U.S. with tracks closing and legalized sports betting taking away something […]
Barcelona can clinch La Liga title with a win and another stumble by Real Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona could clinch a second straight La Liga title this weekend if it maintains its winning form and Real Madrid endures […]
Luis Enrique weighs PSG rotation in Ligue 1 before Bayern return as Hakimi ruled out
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique faces a difficult strategic dilemma. As he pursues back-to-back Champions League trophies, Luis Enrique must ensure he’s […]
LeBron James isn’t worried yet after Lakers lose 2nd straight potential series clincher to Rockets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James didn’t get overly excited last week when his Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a shocking 3-0 series lead over […]
Nathan Church steals another homer, this time giving the Cardinals a win over the Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nathan Church is making a habit of stealing home runs. The rookie left fielder’s latest saved the game for the St. Louis […]
Takuma Sato avoids collision with a fox and posts 4th-fastest lap during Indy 500 testing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Brickyard seems to be doubling as a wildlife sanctuary during Indianapolis 500 testing. One day after French driver Romain Grosjean’s car […]
Gulf States Sportswatch Daily Listings
(All times Central) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, April 30 COLLEGE BASEBALL 7 p.m. Vanderbilt at Alabama — ESPN2 COLLEGE SOFTBALL 7 p.m. […]
Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team
ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to three years and five months in […]
Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career
DENVER (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced […]
England, Chelsea defender Millie Bright retires from soccer because of injuries
LONDON (AP) — Former England defender Millie Bright announced her retirement from soccer with immediate effect at the age of 32 on Wednesday after “playing […]
Toulouse coach Carles Martínez Novell to leave French club after 3 seasons in charge
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Toulouse coach Carles Martínez Novell is leaving the French club at the end of the Ligue 1 season. Toulouse announced the […]
Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics in Game 5 to keep their season alive
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston […]
Infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz highlights a night of defensive gems for the Yankees
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — First there was sprinting left fielder Cody Bellinger, followed immediately by diving center fielder Trent Grisham and not too long after […]
Heisman runner-up Pavia agrees to sign with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent, an AP source says
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt has agreed to sign with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, […]
Soto and Bichette go deep as slumping Mets break out at the plate in 8-0 win over Nationals
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto hit a two-run homer that capped a seven-run fourth inning and the New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 […]
White Sox right fielder Pereira leaves game against Angels with right shoulder soreness
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox right fielder Everson Pereira left Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angles with right shoulder soreness. The 25-year-old […]
Dodgers acquire utilityman Tyler Fitzgerald from Blue Jays for cash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash on Tuesday in a deal between […]