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Pittsburgh Pirates' Nick Gonzales, center, is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walkoff single off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday … more

By The Associated Press | 7/20/24

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves as he walks off the 18th green following his second round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

McIlroy tries to plot how to salvage a season without winning a major

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy had plenty of time to accept that a 10th straight year would pass without him winning a major. He now has to wait 265 days for the next one, when he hears the … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 7/20/24

FILE - Brazilian soccer players Marta, right, and Adriana arrive for practice at the Granja Comary training center in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Teresopolis, Brazil, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The Brazilian legend plays in her final Olympics in France before stepping away from the national team. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo, File)

Marta pursues soccer gold at the Olympics while preparing to pass the torch to Brazil's youngsters

Marta can’t help but be a bit nostalgic heading into her last big tournament with the Brazilian national team. But for the 38-year-old six-time world player of the year, the time has come to … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 7/20/24

FILE - Basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, left, greets fans during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Miller will coach the WNBA All-Stars against Team USA during All-Star weekend on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Hoops legend Cheryl Miller filled with pride as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make mark on WNBA

PHOENIX (AP) — Cheryl Miller watched intently at All-Star weekend practice on Friday as Caitlin Clark initiated the offense, whipping the ball around the perimeter before a pass to center Jontay … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 7/20/24

Tyler Adams of the United States jumps over Bolivia's Fernando Saucedo during a Copa America Group C soccer match in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

U.S. captain Tyler Adams has back surgery and will miss start of season with Bournemouth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — United States captain Tyler Adams will miss the start of the Premier League season while he recovers from back surgery, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said. … more

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Katie Ledecky gets ready for the Women's 800 freestyle finals Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Katie Ledecky just keeps chugging along, still excited about swimming after all these years

For Katie Ledecky, there is seemingly no such thing as burnout. Sure, there are times when it all gets a bit monotonous, staring at that black line at the bottom of the pool, turning lap after lap. … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 7/20/24

Henderson leads Orioles against the Rangers after 4-hit performance

The Baltimore Orioles play the Texas Rangers after Gunnar Henderson had four hits against the Rangers on Friday. more

By The Associated Press | 7/20/24

Phillies aim to break 3-game road slide, play the Pirates

Philadelphia Phillies (62-35, first in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (49-48, third in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Saturday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (7-4, … more

By The Associated Press | 7/20/24

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

All-Star starter Burnes has no complaints about reasons for chaos, but he's ready for normal again

Corbin Burnes is ready to get back into a more normal routine. The Baltimore right-hander still has no complaints about why things have been so chaotic for him in the last few weeks. Burnes allowed … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 7/20/24

Baltimore Orioles' Anthony Santander hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, July 19, 2024. Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman also scored on the play. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Santander hits 2 of Orioles' 4 homers to back All-Star starter Burnes in 9-1 win over Rangers

Anthony Santander homered twice and drove in five runs after Adley Rutschman and Colton Cowser had already hit two-run homers and AL East-leading Baltimore beat the Texas Rangers 9-1 in the first … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 7/19/24

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen slides in safely to third base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)

Nick Gonzales hits winning single in 9th, Pirates rally from 3 deficits for 8-7 win over Phillies

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday … more

By WES CROSBY | 7/19/24

Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell (0) leaps to the basket to take a shot as Dallas Wings' Teaira McCowan (15) defends in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Allisha Gray edges Sophie Cunningham to win WNBA All-Star skills competition

PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray won the WNBA All-Star skills competition, beating hometown favorite Sophie Cunningham in the finals Friday night. The Atlanta Dream star had the fastest time in the … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 7/19/24

Tyler Reddick drives into a turn during a practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, July 19, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis' oval after 3 years on the road course

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Austin Cindric attended races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway most of his life, dreaming of the day he could compete on the historic 2.5-mile oval. On Sunday, he'll finally … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 7/19/24

An image of Travis Bazzana is shown on the video board after the Cleveland Guardians selected Bazzana, the first overall pick in the MLB baseball draft, in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon State

CLEVELAND (AP) — Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Oregon State, signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Bazzana … more

By BRIAN DULIK | 7/19/24

FILE - Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (4) follows the action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Baltimore Raves has agreed to a one-year deal with two-time Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Ravens agree to one-year deal with former Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson

Baltimore has agreed to a one-year deal with former Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson. The Ravens announced the deal Friday, two days before they start training camp. Jackson played seven seasons … more

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Josh Berry drives into a turn during a practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, July 19, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — on Josh Berry’s No. 4 Ford. The rookie driver took his Stewart-Haas Racing entry the traditional … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 7/19/24

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during a news conference after practice at the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Lake Forest, Ill., Thursday, June 6, 2024. The Chicago Bears have locked in their top two rookies, agreeing to four-year contracts with No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams and No. 9 selection Rome Odunze and avoiding any training camp drama with their prized quarterback and receiver. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Caleb Williams is ready for the spotlight as the Chicago Bears open training camp

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams is ready for what comes next. The No. 1 overall draft pick and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner is embracing the spotlight in Chicago after playing a starring … more

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | 7/19/24

FILE - Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) comes away with a steal as Los Angeles Sparks' Dearica Hamby (5) pursues in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, July 13, 2024. Ogunbowale is one of the best players in the WNBA but withdrew her name from the U.S. Olympic player pool because she felt the process was too political. Now she faces the U.S. team as a member of the WNBA All-Stars. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again

PHOENIX (AP) — The last time the U.S. Women's National Team snubbed Arike Ogunbowale, she made sure it paid on the basketball court. Three years later, the circumstances are a little different. … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 7/19/24

Shane Lowry of Ireland throws his ball into the stands as he walks from the 18th green following his second round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Shane Lowry keeps calm and carries British Open lead at Troon

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Shane Lowry found himself in a familiar position in the British Open, even if it required a detour that could have rattled him on a wild day Friday at Royal Troon. Lowry … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 7/19/24

FILE - Kevin Durant poses for a photo with his gold medal during the medal ceremony for basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics

Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week. It was Durant’s first time on the … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 7/19/24