IOC’s Thomas Bach cancels Japan trip because of virus cases
TOKYO — IOC President Thomas Bach has canceled a trip to Japan because of surging cases of COVID-19 in the country, the Tokyo Olympic organizing commi...
Davis takes charge in Lakers’ emphatic 123-110 win over Suns
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 123-110 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday ni...
LEADING OFF: Mets to give deGrom update, Devers swats O’s
A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:
Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington for 3rd win of year
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Martin Truex Jr. got nervous in a hurry near the end of his dominating drive at Darlington Raceway.
Cronenworth, Tatis homer off Cueto, Padres rout Giants 11-1
SAN FRANCISCO — Jake Cronenworth hit a splash shot, Fernando Tatis Jr. also connected off Johnny Cueto and the San Diego Padres roughed up the San Fra...
Adames, Brosseau hit HRs as Rays beat A’s 4-3, avoid sweep
OAKLAND, Calif. — Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the fifth, Mike Brosseau added a tiebreaking drive the following inning and the Tampa Bay Rays...
Ruidiaz scores fifth goal, Sounders down Timbers 2-1
PORTLAND, Ore. — Raul Ruidiaz scored his fifth goal in four games and the Seattle Sounders beat the rival Portland Timbers 2-1 on Sunday to remain und...
McIlroy ends 18 months without winning at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy found his comfort zone at Quail Hollow and left with a trophy he badly needed.
Alex Cejka wins Regions Tradition playoff over Stricker
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alex Cejka won the Regions Tradition on Sunday in only his third PGA Tour Champions start, beating defending champion Steve Stricke...
Mercedes carries White Sox over Royals 9-3 to complete sweep
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yermin Mercedes and Jose Abreu had three RBI’s each to help the Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 9-3 on Sunday, finishing off a t...
Arenado homers, Wainwright pitches Cards past Rockies 2-0
ST. LOUIS — Nolan Arenado homered against his former team, Adam Wainwright pitched three-hit ball into the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals be...
Knicks beat Clippers 106-100 behind Rose and Bullock
LOS ANGELES — Derrick Rose scored 25 points off the bench, Reggie Bullock added 24 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-100 on Su...
DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight
NEW YORK — Winners of five straight, the New York Mets have a big test brewing:
Martínez’s first goal since 2019 helps Atlanta tie Miami 1-1
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Josef Martínez made his first start of the season and scored his first MLS goal since the 2019 season and Atlanta United played...
NBA fines Pelicans’ Griffin $50,000 for Zion comments
NEW YORK — The NBA fined New Orleans Pelicans executive David Griffin $50,000 on Sunday for publicly criticizing officiating and making comments the l...
Tocchet won’t return as coach of Coyotes after 4 seasons
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes and coach Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons.
Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons.
Skateboarders take over old, empty New Orleans airport
NEW ORLEANS — The old Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport terminal ain’t dere no more. Well, it’s dere, but it’s as abandoned and unlove...
Hamilton wins Spanish GP ahead of Verstappen
MONTMELÓ, Spain — Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen in a thrilling duel to win the Spanish Grand Prix and increase his championship lead over his top...
Yanks rally past Nats 4-3 in 11th, Scherzer strikes out 14
NEW YORK — The smallest of hits decided a huge pitching matchup.
Reilly Smith’s first career hat trick lifts Vegas to 4-1 win
LAS VEGAS — Reilly Smith got his first career hat trick, Marc-Andre Fleury made 20 saves, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-...
Nets rally to beat Nuggets 125-119, snap 4-game skid
DENVER — Kevin Durant scored 33 points, including five free throws over the last 21 seconds, and Kyrie Irving added 31 as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a ...
Lillard scores 30, Trail Blazers rout Spurs 124-102
PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard scored 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-102 on Saturday night, moving closer to...
NBA-leading Jazz beat Rockets 124-116 for 50th victory
SALT LAKE CITY — Georges Niang tied a career high with 24 points and the NBA-leading Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 124-116 on Saturd...
Alvarez adds another title with 8th-round TKO of Saunders
ARLINGTON, Texas — Canelo Alvarez added another title belt in the super middleweight division, handing Billy Joe Saunders his first loss when the Engl...
Curry makes 11 3s, scores 49 points to help Warriors roll
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 49 points in 29 minutes and matched his season best with 11 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors beat the Okl...
Gallo 2 HRs, Rangers throw out Lewis at plate to top M’s 9-8
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers rookie center fielder Adolis Garcia threw out Kyle Lewis at the plate on a wild, scrambly play for the final out, and Texas...
Predators down Hurricanes 3-1 to clinch playoff berth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Luke Kunin scored twice and Juuse Saros made 21 saves as the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Saturday night...
Braves’ Acuña hit by pitch from Phils’ Coonrod, leaves game
ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr., who shares the major league lead with 10 home runs, left the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sat...
Russell Westbrook ties Robertson’s triple-double record
INDIANAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook tied Oscar Robertson’s NBA record for triple-doubles with 181, finishing with 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists, ...