Bader doubles, slides home as Cards top Rockies 3-2 in debut
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Harrison Bader doubled leading off the ninth inning for his first major league hit and slid across the plate to score the winning run of his debut on Jedd Gyorko’s short sacrifice fly, lifting
Contreras homers again as Cubs beat White Sox 7-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras drove in four runs and Carl Edwards Jr. provided some timely relief, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Tuesday.
Spanish federation names interim president to replace Villar
MADRID (AP) The Spanish football federation has named a new president while Angel Maria Villar remains in prison on charges of corruption, and after he was suspended for a year by the country’s top sports authority.
US sets world record in prelims of mixed medley relay
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) The United States set a world record in the preliminaries of the 4×100 mixed medley relay at the world championships on Wednesday.
FIFA approves Simunovic switch from Croatia to Bosnia
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has approved a change of nationality for Croatia-born defender Jozo Simunovic to represent Bosnia-Herzegovina in its push to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Dodgers vie for 13th sweep of season vs. Twins (Jul 26, 2017)
LOS ANGELES — Manager Dave Roberts was surprised to hear his Los Angeles Dodgers earned their 70th win of the season on Tuesday night.
Padres, Mets showcase talent for potential trades (Jul 26, 2017)
SAN DIEGO — The clock ticks closer to the trade deadline for two sellers, the San Diego Padres and New York Mets.
Cardinals shoot for sweep of Rockies (Jul 26, 2017)
ST. LOUIS — If it feels like Beale Street North around the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse these days, there is good reason.
Rangers seek clutch hits in rubber match against Marlins (Jul 26, 2017)
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clutch hitting has eluded the Texas Rangers for maddening stretches this season, especially with runners in scoring position. The reasons why are a mystery.
Royals try to rolling against Tigers (Jul 26, 2017)
DETROIT — Ian Kennedy didn’t get a lot of run support early in the season. That has changed dramatically in the past two months.
Zimmer looks to guide Indians to series win over Angels (Jul 26, 2017)
CLEVELAND — Bradley Zimmer, whose rookie season continues to excite the Indians and their fans, will be in center field again Wednesday night when Cleveland hosts the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of a three-game
Struggling A's take on Blue Jays, Estrada (Jul 26, 2017)
TORONTO — The Oakland Athletics are not swinging the bats well these days.
Suspect held without bond in shooting of police officer
CHICAGO (AP) — A third man is being held without bond in the wounding of a Chicago police officer during a shootout following a store robbery.