Girl dies after being caught in rip current in Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) – A 13-year-old girl has died after being caught in a rip current in Lake Michigan while swimming near a Chicago beach.
Toronto triumphs despite low score from Smith
Steve Smith made only three but his failure with the bat did not prevent the Toronto Nationals claiming a last-ball, one-wicket victory against the Montreal Tigers in a Global T20 Canada match on Sunday.
The Latest: 2nd week of play starts at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):
Wimbledon set for ‘Manic Monday’ as 4th round starts
LONDON (AP) Wimbledon is set for its annual ”Manic Monday” as the fourth round gets underway at the All England Club.
Pamplona's 3rd day of bull race ends with 4 runners injured
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) Authorities say four runners have been sent to hospital after being knocked over or falling during the third day of bull races at Spain’s annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.
Mike Trout named a starter in All-Star Game, Simmons still has hope
Mike Trout has now been selected to seven All-Star Games
Stock car racing team makes history, starts 3 female drivers
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) Stock car racing team Venturini Motorsports has had a tradition of employing women that stretches back for decades.
Dreadful Orioles bringing back memories of '88
DETROIT (AP) Thirty years ago, the Baltimore Orioles started the season 0-21, assuring themselves a place among baseball’s biggest laughingstocks.
Shohei Ohtani's home run wins Freeway Series for Angels over Dodgers
Paint Los Angeles red, the Angels won two of three
Weekend Sports In Brief
BASEBALL
Road-weary Padres return home to face Dodgers (Jul 09, 2018)
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres return to Petco Park Monday to start a homestand.
Royals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher out of junior high
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan.
Yankees hope to gain ground in doubleheader vs. Orioles
BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees can make up some ground on the first-place Boston Red Sox with a doubleheader against the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Monday at Camden Yards.
Rangers Choo makes first All-Star game as part of powerful American League line-up
AL outfield grabs attention as All-Star rosters announced
Three Cuts: Braves home-run power keeps slowing down
Will Atlanta’s recent power drought turn into a second-half concern?
Ohtani hits pinch-hit homer to lift Angels over Dodgers 4-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani’s versatility was on display again Sunday.
Shin-Soo Choo reacts to being selected to first All-Star Game
Shin-Soo Choo reacts to being selected to first All-Star Game
LEADING OFF: Red Sox return home, Nola goes for 12th win
A look at what’s happening around the majors Monday:
Rays' Wilson Ramos selected as All-Star starter for AL; Marlins' J.T. Realmuto tabbed as NL reserve
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos was selected as a starter for the AL, while Miami Marlins backstop J.T. Realmuto was named a reserve for the NL.
Cubs hit road after 7-1 homestand for series vs. Giants (Jul 08, 2018)
SAN FRANCISCO — Two teams exhausted after generally successful series don’t get a break when the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants open a three-game set on Monday night.