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In Gee Chun, of South Korea, holds her ball after finishing her round on the ninth hole during the first round in the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

In Gee Chun shoots 64, races to early lead at Women's PGA

In Gee Chun breezed to an 8-under 64 to jump out to a big early lead in the first round of the Women’s PGA Championship. Most of the field slogged through the day on the wet Blue Course at … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 6/23/22

Steve Strickler tees off onNo. 16 during the first round of the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa. (Rick Kintzel/The Morning Call via AP)

Jay Haas beats his age and shares the lead at US Senior Open

Jay Haas has been shooting his age or better for the last three years. He's just never done on it on a stage quite like the U.S. Senior Open. The 68-year-old Haas did one better. He opened with a 67 … more

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Mississippi starting pitcher Dylan DeLucia (44) throws during the first inning against Arkansas in an NCAA College World Series baseball game Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

DeLucia shuts out Arkansas, sends Rebels to 1st CWS finals

Mississippi advanced to face Oklahoma in the College World Series finals, with Dylan DeLucia pitching a four-hitter in a 2-0 victory over Arkansas in a bracket final. Kevin Graham’s run-scoring … more

By ERIC OLSON | 6/23/22

Former major league pitcher Jim Kaat poses with a photo of himself at age 19 before a spring training baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Florida Marlins in Jupiter, Fla., March 22, 2004. Minnesota Twins broadcaster Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes by an offensive nickname during a broadcast Thursday, June 2, 2022, the second offensive remark in the past year by the 83-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher while calling a game. (AP Photo/James A. Finley, File)

Cortes presents Kaat with Yanks award after 'molester' label

Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes presented broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Kaat with the franchise’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday night. The ceremony came about three weeks after … more

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after a shot on the 12th green during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

McIlroy shoots 62 to take an early lead at the Travelers

Rory McIlroy shot an 8-under 62 to take an early one-stroke lead on the opening day of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut. The No. 2-ranked player in the world, fighting off a sinus bug, … more

By PAT EATON-ROBB | 6/23/22

FILE - Horse trainer Bob Baffert leaves federal court, Monday, July 12, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The New York Racing Association on Thursday, June 23, 2022 suspended Bob Baffert for one year for repeated medication violations. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

NYRA suspends Baffert 1 year; eligible to return in January

The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations. A panel credited Baffert for time served from an initial suspension that makes … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 6/23/22

Minnesota Twins' Nick Gordon (1) gets a high-five from Ryan Jeffers after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Guardians pitcher Zach Plesac during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Gordon's homer helps Twins slow Guardians in 1-0 win

The Minnesota Twins dodged a sweep by cooling off the Cleveland Guardians in a 1-0 win. Nick Gordon hit a third-inning home run that stood up for Minnesota starter Devin Smeltzer. The Guardians … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 6/23/22

FILE - York Giants Halfback Hugh McElhenny, poses at the team's NFL football training camp in Fairfield, Conn., on Sept. 3, 1963. McElhenny, an elusive NFL running back nicknamed “The King,” died on June 17, 2022, at his home in Nevada, his son-in-law Chris Permann confirmed Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was 93. (AP Photo/Harry Harris, File)

Hall of Fame NFL running back Hugh McElhenny dies at 93

NFL Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny, an elusive running back from the 1950s has died. He was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said in a release that McEhlenny died of natural causes on June 17 at his … more

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Oakland Athletics' Frankie Montas pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 23, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Athletics' Montas loses no-hit bid with 2 outs in 8th vs M's

Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics has lost his no-hit bid with two outs in the eighth inning on a single by Adam Frazier of the Seattle Mariners. Frazier lined a clean single to left field on … more

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman hits an RBI single during the eighth inning a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Thursday, June 23, 2022. The Dodgers won 10-5. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep Reds

Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the … more

By MITCH STACY | 6/23/22

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) shoots the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) for a goal during overtime of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NHL officiating back under microscope in Stanley Cup Final

The spotlight is on officiating again in the NHL playoffs for all the wrong reasons. This time it's after a questionable missed call on Nazem Kadri's Game 4-winning overtime goal put the Colorado … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 6/23/22

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (17) is walked by Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (52) during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani has 2 dazzling days to remember for Angels

Shohei Ohtani accomplished two feats that would both be career landmarks for practically any other player in baseball history on back-to-back nights during an otherwise ordinary June homestand for … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 6/23/22

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) controls the puck next to Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Avalanche a win away from dethroning 2-time champ Lightning

The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from their third Stanley Cup title since relocating to Denver in 1995-96. Game 5 on Friday night against Tampa Bay will be in front of their home fans. It … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 6/23/22

FILE - The Salt Lake City Olympic flag is skated into the Rice-Eccles Olympic stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Feb. 8, 2002. Recent meetings with the IOC have led U.S. officials to believe all signs point toward Salt Lake City bidding for the 2034 Winter Olympics, though they say Utah's capital will be ready if asked to host the 2030 Games, too. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Salt Lake City Winter Olympics bid more likely for 2034

Recent meetings with the IOC have led U.S. officials to believe all signs point toward Salt Lake City bidding for the 2034 Winter Olympics, though they say Utah’s capital will be ready if asked to … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 6/23/22

FILE - Serena Williams serves to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during the women's singles first round match on day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday June 29, 2021. Serena Williams plans to make her return to singles competition via a wild-card entry at Wimbledon. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

WIMBLEDON 2022: A look at past comebacks by Serena Williams

Serena Williams plans to make her return to singles competition via a wild-card entry at Wimbledon. Play begins at the All England Club on Monday. Williams is a seven-time champion in singles at … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 6/23/22

FILE -The outside courts in front of Centre Court are shown on day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday June 28, 2021. How much do you know about Wimbledon? (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

WIMBLEDON 2022: Quiz, anyone? AP test on grass-court tourney

How much do you know about Wimbledon? The Associated Press gets you ready for the grass-court Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Monday with a quiz about the event and the sport. When was … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 6/23/22

The Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning stand during the national anthem before the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

NHL, players union, alumni association team up for NFT deal

The NHL, NHL Players' Association and NHL Alumni Association are teaming up to get hockey into the NFT marketplace. The organizations announced a multiyear deal Thursday to make Sweet their official … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 6/23/22

Serena Williams of the United States and Ons Jabeur of Tunisia speak before playing a point against Shuko Aoyama of Japan and Hao-Ching of Taiwan during their quarterfinal doubles tennis match at the Eastbourne International tennis tournament in Eastbourne, England, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Williams out of Eastbourne because doubles partner injured

Serena Williams’ competitive preparation for Wimbledon will amount to two doubles matches. A right knee injury to Williams’ doubles partner has led to them withdrawing from the grass-court event … more

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ohtani strikes out career-high 13 in Angels' 5-0 win over KC

Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 6/23/22

Cleveland Guardians' Amed Rosario (1) and Myles Straw jump between Oscar Gonzalez, left, Steven Kwan and Andres Gimenez (0) after the Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10

Oscar Gonzalez tied the game with a two-run single and scored on Owen Miller’s go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to stun the Minnesota … more

By MIKE COOK | 6/23/22