Skip to content

National Sports

Blue Jays hit three homers, Gausman shines as Toronto dumps Boston Red Sox 7-2

Blue Jays hit three homers, Gausman shines as Toronto dumps Boston Red Sox 7-2

Toronto starter Kevin Gausman set the early tone in the opener of a key three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. The Blue Jays' offence took care of the rest.
AP sources: Wall to be bought out, intends to join Clippers

AP sources: Wall to be bought out, intends to join Clippers

John Wall and the Houston Rockets have agreed that his contract will be bought out, a move that will free him to sign with any team of his choosing, two people with knowledge of the situation said Monday night.
Leading off: Twins lose pitching coach, brawl bans announced

Leading off: Twins lose pitching coach, brawl bans announced

A look at what's happening around baseball Tuesday: ___ PITCH OUT Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is serving his final days with Minnesota before leaving for the same job with LSU.
WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Shackled and looking wary, WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered Monday to stand trial by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport while returning to play for a Russian team.
Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games

Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that a high school football coach who knelt and prayed on the field after games was protected by the Constitution, a decision that opponents said would open the door to “much more coercive prayer" in pu
Mariners' Winker, Crawford, J-Rod suspended for Angels brawl

Mariners' Winker, Crawford, J-Rod suspended for Angels brawl

SEATTLE (AP) — A trio of Seattle Mariners regulars were suspended Monday for their brawl with the Los Angeles Angels , and another went on the injured list after being hurt in the melee. Outfielder Jesse Winker was banned seven games, shortstop J.P.
Mets move Megill to 60-day IL, claim Robertson from Braves

Mets move Megill to 60-day IL, claim Robertson from Braves

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill will be out until at least mid-August after the team moved him to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Even Djokovic knew he wasn't at his best in Wimbledon debut

Even Djokovic knew he wasn't at his best in Wimbledon debut

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic's play was not particularly, well, Djokovic-esque, at Wimbledon on Monday. Even he acknowledged as much.
Royals send Santana, $4.3M to Mariners for 2 young pitchers

Royals send Santana, $4.3M to Mariners for 2 young pitchers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded first baseman Carlos Santana and nearly $4.
AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets

AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, two people with knowledge of his decision said Monday.