The Associated PressWill Graves GREENSBURG, Pa.–Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vázquez was being held yesterday in a Pennsylvania jail on multiple felony charges after allegedly telling investigators he attempted to have sex with an underage girl during a meeting at her house in 2017. Vázquez is charged with statutory sexual assault, […]
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The Associated PressDavid Ginburg BALTIMORE–After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Clay Buchholz left the game under radically different circumstances, Randal Grichuk delivered the decisive blow in an improbable Toronto victory. The Blue Jays overcame an ineffective start by Buchholz, using a grand slam by Grichuk with two outs in the ninth […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell EAGAN, Minn.–Near the end of an already flawed performance, Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings were in prime position to pull ahead of the Green Bay Packers and make all the cringe-worthy plays that came before moot. Then Cousins made the mistake of all mistakes, a […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer CALGARY–A Calgary judge is expected to rule on whether Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton must release Kaillie Humphries to compete for another country. A decision is expected today after lawyers for both sides presented arguments yesterday in Calgary court. Humphries, a two-time Olympic bobsled gold medallist, filed a […]
The Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.–Odell Beckham Jr. felt right at home again–in the end zone and on the highlight reels. With an 89-yard touchdown catch and a spectacular one-handed grab in his return to MetLife Stadium, the Browns wide receiver helped lift Cleveland past the short-handed and banged-up New […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS–As the Minnesota Twins move closer to a post-season berth, José Berríos’ confidence grows. Berríos pitched into the eighth inning to win his second straight start, Mitch Garver hit a go-ahead double and the Twins rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 last night. “Confidence is […]
The Canadian PressTim Wharnsby TORONTO–Randal Grichuck has struggled to find consistency in his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays by his admission. But that hasn’t hindered his power numbers this summer. The 28-year-old Texan swatted two more homers, including a three-run blast in the fifth inning to put the […]
The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis.–All that mattered to Aaron Rodgers yesterday was that the Packers won. That’s it. Rodgers threw two early touchdowns and Green Bay held on for a 21-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. “The biggest thing is that we’re 2-0,” he said. “I know we owe […]
The Associated PressTim Reynolds DONGGUAN, China–The U.S. came to China looking to again be the best in the world. It’ll go home with the worst tournament showing in program history. Such is the reality for the Americans now, assured of finishing no better than seventh at the World Cup after […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong Toronto rookie pitcher Trent Thornton tried a different grip on his curveball last night for his first big-league relief appearance. The switch paid immediate dividends. Thornton threw five no-hit innings to anchor a combined two-hit shutout as the Blue Jays dumped the Boston Red Sox 8-0 […]
By Adam Beam The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletes at California colleges could hire agents and sign endorsement deals under a bill the state Legislature sent to the governor Wednesday, setting up a potential confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the athletic futures of powerhouse programs like USC, […]
The Associated PressKen Powtak BOSTON–The music blared in the clubhouse behind the door to manager Aaron Boone’s office–“New York, New York” was playing through the speakers, and a few voices could be heard joining in on the lyrics. The New York Yankees had an extra reason to be happy after […]
