1st test: South Africa 86-6 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 287
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) Sri Lanka was 25 without loss in its second innings and extended its lead against South Africa to 186 runs at tea on day two of the first test in Galle on Friday.
Angels, Dodgers gear up for another weekend series (Jul 13, 2018)
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to unleash Walker Buehler one more time, with the latest version of the right-hander set to return to the major leagues Friday against the Los Angeles Angels.
Rizzo takes center stage as Cubs visit Padres (Jul 13, 2018)
SAN DIEGO — One team has already used the San Diego Padres as a springboard this week to take the lead in a National League division race heading into the All-Star Game break.
Twins to be without Morrison versus Rays (Jul 13, 2018)
MINNEAPOLIS — Logan Morrison won’t be in the lineup Friday when the Minnesota Twins continue a four-game series with Tampa Bay at Target Field.
Lynx seek consistency as Aces pay visit (Jul 13, 2018)
While the Minnesota Lynx have righted the ship in 2018, they still haven’t found the consistency that has marked the franchise over recent years.
Rays LHP Blake Snell says his fastball was poor tonight
Tampa Bay Rays LHP Blake Snell says his fastball was poor tonight and that the Twins were just better than him today.
Kevin Cash on LHP Blake Snell: ‘It was just one of those days he didn’t have it’
Kevin Cash says LHP Blake Snell could not get his fastball going in tonight’s loss. Kevin Cash on Blake Snell’s performance: ‘It was just one of those days he didn’t have it’
Gibson, Twins top Rays 5-1 in rain-delayed series opener (Jul 13, 2018)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Kyle Gibson struck out nine batters over eight easy innings for the Minnesota Twins, who handed Tampa Bay ace Blake Snell his shortest start of the season and beat the Rays 5-1 on Thursday night
AP source: Nets trade Jeremy Lin to Hawks
NEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade Jeremy Lin to the Atlanta Hawks.
Mike Trout and David Fletcher glow over Albert Pujols' pursuit of history
Following an 11-run performance, Mike Trout and David Fletcher spoke with Alex Curry about what it means to see the rookie hit his first home run and being a spectator to Albert Pujols’ greatness
CR7 ice-cream and pizza: Ronaldo mania is in full swing
TURIN, Italy (AP) An ice-cream flavor in his honor, a pizza named after him, queues to buy his shirt: For some, Cristiano Ronaldo is as important as the Pope.
Mets' Syndergaard returns to face Nationals (Jul 13, 2018)
NEW YORK — The New York Mets are getting their Opening Day starter back Friday. The Washington Nationals may have watched their former National League Most Valuable Player begin to return to form Thursday.
Red Sox shoot for 11th straight win
BOSTON — The Toronto Blue Jays’ Ryan Borucki has looked good in his three major league starts, two of them against the Houston Astros and New York Yankees.
Bullpens key as Indians host Yankees (Jul 13, 2018)
CLEVELAND — The New York Yankees seem to be in a comfort zone when playing the Cleveland Indians, and a lot of it has to do with the state of each team’s bullpen.
FC Dallas aims to extend home streak against Chicago (Jul 13, 2018)
FC Dallas will look to stretch its MLS unbeaten streak at home to 11 games and stay atop the Western Conference standings when it hosts the Chicago Fire on Saturday at Toyota Stadium in the north Dallas
MUST-SEE: Albert Pujols ties Ken Griffey Jr. on all-time home run list with 2nd of the night
Albert Pujols drilled No. 629 in the first inning and followed it up with a solo shot in the 6th to tie Griffey against his former team
LEADING OFF: Red Sox on a roll, Syndergaard returns
A look at what’s happening around the majors on Friday: