Tag: Men’s sports
For new generation of Olympians, path was through NCAA beach
April Ross was 24 years old when she first started playing beach volleyball, the sport that would eventually send her to four Olympics.
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Advocates decry homeless sweeps ahead of MLB’s All-Star game
DENVER — Ahead of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Denver next week, city officials are facing scrutiny from advocates who accuse them of...
Marlins’ López Ks MLB-mark 9 in a row at start, tops Braves
MIAMI — Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record by striking out the first nine batters to start a game, pitching Miami...
Gray, Owings lead Rockies to 3-1 win over punchless Padres
SAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Chris Owings hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, Jon Gray had another strong start and the Colorado...
Oakland 4 runs in 11th to beat Rangers 8-4 in game of solos
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jed Lowrie hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning after an earlier home run and the Oakland Athletics went...
Flexen flexes again at home, Mariners beat Angels 2-0
SEATTLE — Chris Flexen pitched three-hit ball for seven innings in another home win, Luis Torrens added an RBI triple and the Seattle Mariners...
Benfica president placed under house arrest
LISBON, Portugal — Benfica president Luís Filipe Vieira was placed under house arrest late on Saturday until he pays bail of three million euros...
O’s Mountcastle leaves with arm injury after hit by pitch
BALTIMORE — Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle left Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning with a left forearm...
Difo hit in 9th caps 5-run comeback as Pirates edge Mets 6-5
NEW YORK — Wilmer Difo’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning capped Pittsburgh's biggest comeback of the season, and the Pirates rallied from an...
Hernández, Mercado lead Indians past Royals 14-6
CLEVELAND — César Hernández and Óscar Mercado each hit a three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians beat the struggling Kansas City Royals 14-6 on...
