MLB-SCHEDULE Rays extend win streak UNDATED (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have begun an important series by collecting their eighth straight win. Brandon Lowe hit his career-high 31st homer on the first pitch from Boston starter Nick Pivetta, igniting the Rays’ 6-1 win over the Red Sox. Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single….
MLB-SCHEDULE Lester, Goldschmidt lead Redbirds UNDATED (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals picked up a big win as they try to stay in the hunt for the second NL Wild Card. Jon Lester allowed one hit while pitching into the seventh inning of the Cardinals’ 3-1 win over the Reds. Lester retired 16 consecutive batters after giving up his only…
TENNIS-US OPEN Fans are back, as US Open begins NEW YORK (AP) — Simona Halep (HA’-lehp) and Garbiñe Muguruza (GAHR’-been-yuh MOO’-guh-roo-thah) have pulled out tough two-set victories in the opening round of the U.S. Open. The 12th-seeded Halep defeated Camila Giorgi, 6-4, 7-6 before the No. 9 Muguruza ousted Donna Vekic, 7-6, 7-6. In other Day 1 action at the…
The Latest on Hurricane Ida: JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that state and local emergency responders conducted 20 rescues from flooded areas in the state’s three coastal counties. He said he decided to let federal search-and-rescue teams leave Mississippi to help with bigger problems in Louisiana. Reeves said Mississippi had plenty of local teams to do…
TENNIS-US OPEN Fans are back, as US Open begins NEW YORK (AP) — Simona Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza (GAHR’-been-yuh MOO’-guh-roo-sah) have pulled out tough two-set victories in the opening round of the U.S. Open. Those were two of the earliest victories as the tournament welcomed back spectators after being playing last year without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. In…
TENNIS-US OPEN Fans are back, as US Open begins NEW YORK (AP) — Simona Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza (GAHR’-been-yuh MOO’-guh-roo-sah) have pulled out tough two-set victories in the opening round of the U.S. Open. Those were two of the earliest victories as the tournament welcomed back spectators after being playing last year without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. In…
TENNIS-US OPEN Fans are back, as US Open begins NEW YORK (AP) — Play has started at the U.S. Open, with fans back in the stands for the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the season. The event was held without spectators last year due to the pandemic but stands are allowed to be filled to 100% capacity this year….
MLB-SCHEDULE Braves thump Giants, Dodgers lose UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have put an emphatic finish on their three-game series of National League division leaders. Jorge Soler (soh-LEHR’) and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani in the fourth inning before the Braves completed a 9-0 rout of the Giants. Ian Anderson pitched well in his first start since July…
MLB-SCHEDULE Braves thump Giants, Dodgers lose UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have put an emphatic finish on their three-game series of National League division leaders. Jorge Soler (soh-LEHR’) and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani in the fourth inning before the Braves completed a 9-0 rout of the Giants. Ian Anderson pitched well in his first start since July…
MLB-SCHEDULE Braves thump Giants, Dodgers lose UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have put an emphatic finish on their three-game series of National League division leaders. Jorge Soler (soh-LEHR’) and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani in the fourth inning before the Braves completed a 9-0 rout of the Giants. Ian Anderson pitched well in his first start since July…
