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New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Dominant deGrom pitches surging Mets to 5-2 win over Braves

Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start all season, pitching the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5-2 for their 12th victory in 14 games. … more

By CHARLES O’BRIEN | 8/7/22

St. Louis Cardinals' Paul DeJong watches his three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cardinals outslug Yankees 12-9 to complete 3-game sweep

Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong both homered and drove in four runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals outlast the New York Yankees 12-9, completing a three-game sweep. St. Louis won its season-high … more

By STEVE OVERBEY | 8/7/22

Seattle Mariners' Jesse Winker hits a grand slam against the Los Angeles Angels on a pitch from Tucker Davidson during third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up

Jesse Winker hit a grand slam, Marco Gonzales struck out seven and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 as Shohei Ohtani received a visit from trainers and continued to struggle. … more

By CHRIS TALBOTT | 8/7/22

Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, reacts during a semifinal against Mikael Ymer, of Sweden, at the Citi Open tennis tournament Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kyrgios wins Citi Open again; Samsonova takes women's title

Nick Kyrgios has followed up his run to the Wimbledon final by winning the Citi Open title for the second time. Kyrgios hit 12 aces and saved the only break point he faced in the men's final Sunday … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 8/7/22

Sue Bird talks to reporters during a news conference, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The largest crowd in Storm history packed Climate Pledge Arena to thank Bird for her two decades as the face of the franchise and one of the best women’s basketball players ever. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)

Aces spoil Sue Bird's retirement party, topple Storm 89-81

A’ja Wilson scored 29 points, Kelsey Plum added 16 including a key 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Las Vegas Aces spoiled the final regular season home game for Sue Bird beating the Seattle … more

By TIM BOOTH | 8/7/22

Joohyoung Kim, right, of South Korea, reacts after winning the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kim arrives on PGA Tour with 61 to win Wyndham Championship

Joohyung Kim is the second-youngest PGA Tour winner since World War II. The 20-year-old South Korean who goes by “Tom” made a name for himself at the Wyndham Championship. Kim shot 61 and … more

8/7/22

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez tags out Toronto Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield who tags from third on a sacrifice fly by Cavan Biggio in the tenth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Minneapolis. The play was overturned on review due to the catcher blocking the plate and the Blue Jays won 3-2 in 10. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Blue Jays top Twins in 10th on overturned call

Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Whit Merrifield scored on an overturned call to lead the Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Merrifield was originally called … more

By PAUL HODOWANIC | 8/7/22

Tampa Bay Rays' Isaac Paredes is greeted in the dugout after scoring from third on a bases loaded walk to Yu Chang during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Rays score all 7 runs in 9th inning, Tigers get none

Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz drew bases-loaded walks in a seven-run ninth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0. With the game scoreless in the ninth, former Tiger Isaac Parades … more

By DAVE HOGG | 8/7/22

South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai plays her tee shot from the 13th during the final round of the Women's British Open golf championship, in Muirfield, Scotland Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Ashleigh Buhai wins Women's British Open after playoff

Ashleigh Buhai has recovered from throwing away a five-shot lead at the Women’s British Open by beating In Gee Chun in a playoff to win her first major title. With the light fading Buhai made a … more

8/7/22

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, 2nd left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during their English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Manchester City at the London Stadium in London, England, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Haaland shines for Man City, United loses under Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag pleaded for time after starting his Manchester United reign with a disappointing loss. Erling Haaland didn’t need much time at all to show what kind of impact he will have at … more

By MATTIAS KARÉN | 8/7/22

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson throw to first to complete the double play after forcing Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien at second in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Corey Seager was out at first. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

White Sox shortstop Anderson starts reduced 2-day suspension

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension for making contact with an umpire late last month cut from three to two games. Anderson sat out the afternoon game at the Texas Rangers to … more

8/7/22

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Pete Rose bats during a 1980 baseball game. Rose will make an appearance on the field in Philadelphia next month. Baseball’s career hits leader will be part of Phillies alumni weekend, and will be introduced on the field alongside many former teammates from the 1980 World Series championship team on Aug. 7. (AP Photo, File)

Rose dismisses sexual misconduct questions at Phillies bash

Pete Rose dismissed questions about his first appearance on the field in Philadelphia since the franchise scrapped 2017 plans to honor him because of a woman’s claim she had a sexual relationship … more

By DAN GELSTON | 8/7/22

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt runs with the ball during the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns RB Hunt sits out drills in protest, wants extension

Browns running back Kareem Hunt has stayed out of team drills during practice the past two days in protest because he’s asking for a long-term contract extension from the team. Hunt is the final … more

8/7/22

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy gestures as he rounds their after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Will Smith, Max Muncy drive Dodgers past Padres again, 8-3

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 for their seventh consecutive victory. Will Smith homered and drove in three runs, and Max Muncy hit a three-run shot as the Dodgers continued to … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 8/7/22

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder walks back to the dugout after a mound visit during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Detroit. Snyder injured himself walking toward the mound to visit Shane McClanahan during the seventh inning of the team's 9-1 loss to the Tigers on Saturday. The 44-year-old Snyder had to return to the dugout, and manager Kevin Cash went out to speak with McClanahan instead. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Rays pitching coach injured on visit to mound

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder injured himself walking toward the mound to visit ace Shane McClanahan during the seventh inning of a 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The 44-year-old Snyder … more

8/7/22

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Montgomery beats former team as Cardinals blank Yankees 1-0

Jordan Montgomery blanked his old teammates over five innings and Nolan Arenado drove in the lone run as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 1-0. Four St. Louis pitchers held the … more

By WARREN MAYES | 8/6/22

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) shakes hands with teammates after the top of the seventh inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Max Scherzer Ks 11, pitches Mets past Braves for DH sweep

Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep. Francisco Lindor had three hits and … more

By LARRY FLEISHER | 8/6/22

Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, hits a return to Mikael Ymer, of Sweden, during a semifinal at the Citi Open tennis tournament Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Suddenly consistent Kyrgios moves into Citi Open final

Nick Kyrgios has reached a second consecutive tournament final for the first time in his career. He beat Mikael Ymer in straight sets at the Citi Open in Washington. Kyrgios was the runner-up at … more

8/6/22

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1

Cal Quantrill pitches six scoreless innings and Amed Rosario had a two-run single, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros. All-Star José Ramírez … more

By BRIAN DULIK | 8/6/22

Baltimore Orioles' Rougned Odor (12) is greeted by teammates after scoring a run on a single by Jorge Mateo against Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug 6, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Orioles run winning streak to 5 with 6-3 win over Pirates

Ryan McKenna hit a two-run double in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles won their fifth straight game, 6-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Orioles celebrated the 30th anniversary of Camden … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 8/6/22