By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón has put his miserable first season with the Yankees behind, pitching like the All-Star expected by New York when it lavished a $162 million, eight-year contract on the left-hander. Rodón retired his first 16 batters and won a career-best sixth straight start Wednesday […]
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Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Whether injured Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will be ready in time for the start of the NBA Finals this week is still to be determined. But signs are pointing to him being able to return to the court sooner rather than later during Boston’s matchup with […]
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Swanson’s tiebreaking 2-run homer, Suzuki’s grand slam lift Cubs past Reds 7-5 at wet Wrigley Field
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5 on a rainy Saturday night. Seiya Suzuki committed an ugly error and hit his first career grand slam — in one wild inning — as Chicago won for […]
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Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on Saturday. Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina, seeded fourth, beat Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-4, 6-2. Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka, seeded second, followed her on Court Philippe Chatrier and won […]
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Palau athletes gear up for Micro Games despite funding hurdles
PALAU (Koror) – A delegation of 164 athletes, coaches, and officials from Palau is confirmed for the upcoming Micro Games in the Marshall Islands. The first group is scheduled to depart on June 12, 2024. The Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) provided an update on the team, which consists of 136 athletes and 28 officials, […]
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After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. Now, they’ll chase an even bigger goal, the one that’s eluded this team for more than a decade — capturing the franchise’s 18th championship. Yes, despite playing for six conference titles in eight seasons, […]