Jackson of ‘Hamilton’ to sing national anthem at All-Stars
DENVER — Christopher Jackson, who played George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda's “Hamilton" on Broadway, will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Tuesday night's All-Star Game...
Philip Anschutz completes sale of minority stake in Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Philip Anschutz sold his 27% minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Los Angeles Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter and Todd...
This Date in Baseball
July 11
1914 — Babe Ruth made his major league debut...
Kepler 2-run triple, Maeda sharp, Twins top Tigers 4-2
MINNEAPOLIS — Max Kepler hit a two-run triple during a four-run sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins waited out another young Detroit starter, beating...
Lowe helps Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 for 6th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brandon Lowe homered twice and Mike Zunino also connected, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2...
Escobar hits 20th HR, Diamondbacks top shaky Dodgers 5-2
LOS ANGELES — Eduardo Escobar hit his 20th home run of the season and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks pinned another loss on the Dodgers,...
Crawford blasts 18th home run, Giants thump Nationals 10-4
SAN FRANCISCO — All-Star Brandon Crawford had three hits, including his 18th home run, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Washington Nationals 10-4...
Hendricks wins 9th straight, Cubs beat Cardinals 10-5
CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks won his ninth straight decision, Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run homer and Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5...
AP Sportlight
July 11
1914 — Babe Ruth makes his major league pitching...
Mets crush Pirates 13-4 on Lindor grand slam, 10-run sixth
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer and Francisco Lindor clubbed New York’s first grand slam this season during a 10-run sixth...
