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This Date in Baseball - Hank Aaron hits his 755th and final home run of his career
July 20 1906 — Malcolm Eason of Brooklyn pitched a 2-0 no-hitter against the Cardinals in St. Louis. 1925 — Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance struck out 17 batters as the Dodgers tripped the … more
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Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union against Nashville
Nashville SC (6-10-8, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (5-10-9, 13th in the Eastern Conference)Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Philadelphia … more
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Athletics play the Angels following Butler's 3-home run game
Los Angeles Angels (41-55, fourth in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (37-61, fifth in the AL West)Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: TBD; Athletics: JP Sears … more
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Rangers host the Orioles on home winning streak
The Texas Rangers host the Baltimore Orioles aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak. more
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Phillies visit the Pirates to begin 3-game series
Philadelphia Phillies (62-34, first in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (48-48, third in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Aaron Nola (11-4, 3.38 ERA, … more
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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge walks to first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball's MVP awards, according to the oddsmakers. It's only the All-Star break, but one or two clear favorites have emerged for several … more
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FILE - United States' Christian Smith prepares for a men's 800-meter heat during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. In the 800-meter final at the 2008 U.S. track trials, Smith dove across the finish line to finish third. That .06-second gap between him and fourth place meant he would, from that moment forward, forever be known as an Olympian. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye, File)
Olympic success or failure can hinge on the snap of a finger, a tiny wobble or even a gust of wind
(Editor’s note: Fractions of a second or a slight misstep during the Olympics can alter the career, the legacy and the earning potential of athletes. The Associated Press spoke with athletes about … more
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FILE - U.S. gymnast Jonathan Horton sits on the sideline during the men's team final at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008. Former American gymnast Jonathan Horton figures the difference between winning silver and gold at the Olympics cost him seven-figures in endorsement opportunities.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Stories on athletes and lifechanging Olympic finishes that altered the course of their careers
(Editor's note: Fractions of a second or a slight misstep during the Olympics can alter the career, the legacy or the earning potential of athletes. Several athletes, including Michael Phelps, Edwin … more
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FILE - Utah State coach Blake Anderson reacts to a penalty during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Boise State on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Logan, Utah. Utah State says it’s firing Blake Anderson after an external review of allegations that he hadn’t complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct cases. Defensive coordinator and defensive ends coach Nate Dreiling will be Utah State’s interim head coach during the upcoming season.(Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, File)
Utah State fires coach Blake Anderson for 'significant violations of his contractual obligations'
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State fired coach Blake Anderson for “significant violations of his contractual obligations” on Thursday, 16 days after the school informed him that he would be … more
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 continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers' 93-89 win over Cavaliers
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles' 93-89 victory over the Cleveland … more
FILE - Then-Crystal Palace's head coach Patrick Vieira applauds during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. France soccer great Patrick Vieira was out as coach of United States-owned top-tier club Strasbourg on Thursday, July 18, 2024, just one month before the Ligue 1 season starts. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File)
Patrick Vieira leaves Strasbourg ahead of French season, becomes candidate for US job
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Patrick Vieira left as coach of the French club Strasbourg on Thursday less than one month before the Ligue 1 season starts, making him a candidate to succeed Gregg … more
FILE - Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook moves up the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)
Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He's expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The Jazz are expected to buy out the former … more
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FILE - The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday, March 5, 2024 of the club's planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House. The Athletics revealed financing details for their planned stadium in Las Vegas that is scheduled to open in 2028. (Negativ via AP, File)
A's exec tells Las Vegas officials the club plans to leave $30 million in public money on the table
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to … more
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Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaks during Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas A&M not as noisy, which is good for the Aggies since Mike Elko replaced Jimbo Fisher
DALLAS (AP) — Texas A&M paid $75 million to fire Jimbo Fisher and hired Mike Elko away from Duke to bring some stability to a program that has been suffering through years of dysfunction. … more
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve calls out to players during the first half of an WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. In her dual role as coach and president of basketball operations, Reeve has been trying to bring the four-time WNBA champion club back to title contention after some recent rough seasons. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, File)
Cheryl Reeve is enjoying and fueling the good vibes with the Lynx as the Olympic break arrives
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx top the list of Cheryl Reeve's achievements over the longest continuous tenure by a head coach in league history, a loaded resume … more
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Kyle Larson (17) greets fans during the fan introduction before a NASCAR Xfinity Series street course auto race in Grant Park, Saturday, July 6, 202 4 in Chicago. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Kyle Larson makes another trip to Indianapolis as Brickyard 400 returns to speedway's oval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson spent May trying to become the second driver to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day. Rain in Indianapolis and Charlotte washed away his big dream. … more
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FILE - Washington Commanders team president Jason Wright pauses while speaking during an interview before an NFL football practice at FedEx Field, Aug. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. Wright is no longer president of the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after the 2024 season, a team spokesperson confirmed. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Jason Wright is out as Washington Commanders president and will leave the team after the '24 season
Jason Wright is no longer president of the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after the 2024 season. A team spokesperson confirmed Wright will shift to a senior advisory … more
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani heads to first as he lines out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dodgers and Cubs open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo March 19, rest of league starts March 27
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will open the 2025 season in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and the Athletics will start the home portion of their first season … more
FILE - United States's Diana Taurasi bites her gold medal during the medal ceremony for women's basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. The 42-year-old guard will be playing in a record sixth Olympics when the U.S. goes for its eighth consecutive gold medal. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Diana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medals
PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she would see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned the joke into reality; she’ll be playing in a record sixth Olympic … more
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FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets quarterback enters this season, his 20th in the league, with plenty to prove after missing all but four snaps last year because of a torn Achilles tendon. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)
Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are among several NFL stars with something to prove this season
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Rodgers knows all eyes are on him. That's nothing new for the four-time NFL MVP. But the 40-year-old New York Jets quarterback enters this season, his 20th in the league, … more
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