National Sports
The Latest: Claye edges Scott to take triple jump crown
By The Associated PressEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on U.S. track and field trials (all times local): 6:25 p.m. Will Claye won the triple jump on his last attempt. Claye went a season-best 56 feet, 5¾ inches (17.21 meters) to just edge Donald Scott. Chris Benard finished third to round out the U.S. triple-jump team for the Tokyo Games. The competition was…
Update on the latest sports
APMLB SCHEDULE DeGrom dominates after shoulder scare, Mets beat Braves 4-2 UNDATED (AP) — Jacob deGrom shouldered the load for New York in his return from another injury scare, pitching one-hit ball over five scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 to open a doubleheader. DeGrom didn’t allow a hit in the seven-inning game until Mets outfielders…
Update on the latest sports
APMLB NEWS MLB begins checking pitchers for sticky stuff UNDATED (AP) — Major League Baseball is starting its crackdown against pitchers using sticky substances, with umpires making regular, random mound checks starting today. Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games if caught using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. Such grip aids — ranging from a tacky mix of…
Update on the latest sports
APMLB NEWS MLB begins checking pitchers for sticky stuff UNDATED (AP) — Major League Baseball is starting its crackdown against pitchers using sticky substances, with umpires making regular, random mound checks starting today. Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games if caught using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. Such grip aids — ranging from a tacky mix of…
The Latest: 5 teams advance at Euro 2020 without playing
By The Associated PressThe Latest on soccer’s European Championship: Five teams advanced to the round of 16 without even playing at the European Championship. France, England, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland all are assured of advancing because they have four points and will finish no worse than third in their groups. Results in the final Group B and C games have left…
Update on the latest sports
APMLB-PITCHERS MLB begins checking pitchers for sticky stuff UNDATED (AP) — Major League Baseball will begin its crackdown against pitchers using sticky substances, with umpires making regular, random mound checks starting today. Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games if caught using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. Such grip aids — ranging from a tacky mix of rosin…
Update on the latest sports
APNBA PLAYOFFS Hawks oust top-seeded 76ers…Suns open WCF with win UNDATED (AP) — Neither of the NBA’s No. 1 seeds are still alive in the playoffs. The Hawks made sure of that by downing the 76ers to earn the right to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks advanced with a 103-96 win over the 76ers in Philadelphia, putting Atlanta…
Update on the latest sports
APNBA PLAYOFFS Hawks oust top-seeded 76ers…Suns open WCF with win UNDATED (AP) — Neither of the NBA’s No. 1 seeds are still alive in the playoffs. The Hawks made sure of that by downing the 76ers to earn the right to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks advanced with a 103-96 win over the 76ers in Philadelphia, putting Atlanta…
Update on the latest sports
APNBA PLAYOFFS Hawks oust top-seeded 76ers…Suns open WCF with win UNDATED (AP) — Neither of the NBA’s No. 1 seeds are still alive in the playoffs. The Hawks made sure of that by downing the 76ers to earn the right to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks advanced with a 103-96 win over the 76ers in Philadelphia, putting Atlanta…
