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This Date in Baseball - Randy Johnson strikes out 16 in relief, a major league record for a reliever
July 19 1909 — Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball pulled off the first unassisted triple play in modern major league history. 1910 — Cy Young registered his 500th career victory as the … more
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
July 19 1909 — Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball pulled off the first unassisted triple play in modern major league history. 1910 — Cy Young registered his 500th career victory as the … more
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FILE - In this July 23, 2021 file photo, Japan's Naomi Osaka holds the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Japan. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are targeting gender parity in the same city where women made their Olympic debut in 1900. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity. Take a look at the athlete gender breakdown
GENEVA (AP) — The founder of the modern Olympics and former IOC president, Pierre de Coubertin, once said women competing in the Games would be “impractical, uninteresting, unaesthetic and … more
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Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the trophy as celebrating with teammates after defeating Colombia in the Copa America final soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Argentina tops FIFA men's rankings as government hits back at critics of team's racist France song
Argentina was confirmed as the world’s No. 1 team in the FIFA men’s rankings on Thursday, as the national government doubled down on defending the players who celebrated winning the Copa America … more
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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) smiles as she talks with an official standing nearby in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Caitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — As much as she wanted to play in the Olympics, Caitlin Clark savors the thought of some time off during the WNBA's monthlong hiatus for the Paris Games. Never mind that … more
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the 17th tee during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
McIlroy gets last chance to recover from another major letdown as British Open starts at Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) — The first step toward recovery for Rory McIlroy starts with the last major of the year. McIlroy was among early starters Thursday as the British Open began at Royal … more
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AP Sports Digest
The highlights of the AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, https://newsroom.ap.org/coverageplan. You can also find a link … more
FILE - Orlando Magic President and General manager Pat Williams grins while holding up a jersey bearing the name O'Neal and the number 1, at the NBA draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J. May 17, 1992. Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from complications related to viral pneumonia, the team announced. (AP photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84
Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, has died from complications related to viral pneumonia. The team announced the … more
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Los Angeles Laker guard Bronny James Jr. (9) drives the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 12, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. The son of NBA career … more
FILE - Philadelphia Union player Cavan Sullivan, 14, holds up his No. 6 jersey during an MLS soccer news conference at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., May 9, 2024. Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in an MLS match on Wednesday night, July 17. (Jonathan Tannenwald/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)
Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest to appear in MLS match as Union top Revolution 5-1
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in an MLS match, Tai Baribo had his first career hat trick and Kai Wagner added three assists to help the Philadelphia Union … more
FILE - Philadelphia Union player Cavan Sullivan, 14, holds up his No. 6 jersey during an MLS soccer news conference at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., May 9, 2024. Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in an MLS match on Wednesday night, July 17. (Jonathan Tannenwald/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is the youngest ever in MLS. He's just 14 years old
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history when he made his debut against the New England Revolution. At 14 years and 293 days old, … more
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket past Dallas Wings' Teaira McCowan in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to Wings
Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game  Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. The previous record was 18 by Courtney … more
Jerry Walker, the youngest player to start baseball's All-Star Game, has died at age 85
Former major league pitcher Jerry Walker has died at age 85. Walker is the youngest player to start the All-Star Game. He was 20 when he took the mound representing the Baltimore Orioles in 1959. … more
Military service members workout during the high intensity interval training for members of the military at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Workouts at Nationals Park give members of the military a chance to train in a unique setting
A half-dozen times during the baseball season, Nationals Park is home to a different kind of sport activity: high intensity interval training for members of the military on the field, in bullpens and … more
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Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey, left, and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson struggle for a loose ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Connecticut acquires Marina Mabrey from Chicago for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and draft pick
The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and the team's 2025 first-round pick on Wednesday. Mabrey was averaging 14 points, 4.9 rebounds … more
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United States' Stephen Curry takes a selfie with a fan after an exhibition basketball match between Serbia and the United States at the USA Basketball Showcase, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup
Stephen Curry was relatively quiet offensively during the U.S. Olympic team’s first two exhibitions before the Paris Games. He got a lot more assertive on Wednesday with his official Olympic … more
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FILE - In this photo provided by the NHRA, Brittany Force celebrates her win in the Top Fuel final in the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, Texas, Sunday, April 14, 2019. Brittany Force will return to her Top Fuel dragster this week in Seattle, her first time competing since her father John's horrific accident in Virginia last month. (Randy Anderson/NHRA via AP, File)
Brittany Force will return to Top Fuel racing for first time since her dad's accident
Brittany Force will return to her Top Fuel dragster this week outside of Seattle in her first time competing since her father John's horrific accident in Virginia last month. Brittany is a two-time … more
FILE - Sha'Carri Richardson, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the final of the Women's 100-meters during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
Sha'Carri Richardson out to prove she is not just back, but better after drug suspension
Sha’Carri Richardson set the tone for her own comeback story a year ago when she won the 100-meter U.S. title, then the world championship, and brashly proclaimed: “I’m not back, I’m … more
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FILE- Carolina Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) and Jaccob Slavin (74) skate off as New York Rangers celebrate in the background following Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2024. The Hurricanes have put Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract. General manager Eric Tulsky said the two sides ultimately agreed this was the best course of action for the player and the team. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate his NHL contract
The Carolina Hurricanes have put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract. Kuznetsov was owed $6 million of his $8 million salary in the final year of … more
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ESPN sportscaster and former football coach Nick Saban speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days Monday, July 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Nick Saban is back at SEC Media Days, six months after retiring and asking the questions now
DALLAS (AP) — Nick Saban is at SEC Media Days again, six months after retiring as Alabama coach. This time he's asking the questions as part of ESPN's SEC Network coverage of the four-day … more
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