MIAMI (AP) — The Atlanta Braves decided to place outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list retroactively Saturday because of lingering wrist soreness, and they’re hoping he can return next weekend. The 2018 NL Rookie of the Year hasn’t played since Monday because of inflammation in his left wrist. Manager Brian Snitker said…
Williams hits 7 3s, Sparks beat Fever for 4th win in a row
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Riquna Williams hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points on 8-of-9 shooting, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Indiana Fever 90-76 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive win. Rookie Te’a Cooper scored a season-high 14 points and Chelsea Gray added 13. Gray, Candace Parker,…
Syme leads Celtic Classic after late collapse from Pieters
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) — Connor Syme will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Celtic Classic after a late collapse from Thomas Pieters on Saturday. Scottish golfer Syme carded eight birdies in a flawless third round of 8-under 63 at Celtic Manor, the venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup, to move 15…
Giants O-Line coach Colombo wants nasty, detailed group
Marc Colombo was nasty when he played tackle for the Dallas Cowboys — and that’s just the attitude he expects from his offensive line with the New York Giants. Speaking to the media for the first time since being hired in January as the O-line coach, Colombo came across Friday as a good guy who…
Burakovsky scores late, Avalanche beat Coyotes 3-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Andre Burakovsky scored late in the third period, Philipp Grubauer stopped 30 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in their Stanley Cup playoff series. The Coyotes were far more aggressive after being tentative against Colorado’s offensive firepower to in the…
AP Top 25 will roll on in unusual college football season
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press intends to rank teams if major college football games are played this season. A most unusual season is less than a month away and the preseason AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank is scheduled to be released Aug. 24, marking the 85th year of its existence. The…
Apple drops Fortnite from App Store over direct payment plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has dropped the hugely popular “Fortnite” game from its App Store after the game’s developer introduced a direct payment plan that bypasses Apple’s platform. Apple takes a 30% cut from in-app revenue purchases, which has long been a sore spot with developers. “Fortnite” is free, but users can pay for…
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Defense seeks leniency for ‘Satanist’ soldier in bomb plot
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — A former Army infantry soldier described by prosecutors as a Satanist who hoped to overthrow the U.S. government endured a lifetime of victimization, isolation and trauma that led him to become involved with online extremist groups, his defense attorney argued Thursday in a motion seeking lenient punishment. Jarrett William Smith,…
Former champ Zach Johnson disappointed no fans at Masters
Zach Johnson had missed the cut in seven of his first 11 majors and needed help from outside the ropes to contend at the 2007 Masters. He found that support on nearly every hole that Sunday 13 years ago from the loud, supportive fans who cheered him on to the first of his two major…
Anderson, Robert lead White Sox past Tigers 7-5
DETROIT (AP) — Tim Anderson had four hits and finished a double shy of the cycle, and Luis Robert hit a bases-clearing double to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Anderson and Eloy Jimenez led off the game with consecutive home runs. Anderson, who led the…
Jets’ motivated Bell out to prove he’s now better than ever
NEW YORK (AP) — Le’Veon Bell refuses to make excuses or blame anyone else. The New York Jets star running back acknowledges he wasn’t nearly as good as he expected he’d be in his first season with his new team. And, he points solely at himself for that. Not the playcalling of coach Adam Gase.…
Lawsuit filed in Tennessee prison administrator’s killing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The daughter of a Tennessee corrections administrator who authorities say was killed during a prison escape has sued the facility and its warden for negligence in her death. Shernaye Johnson has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking a jury trial and $5 million in damages for the death of her…
Prosecution rejects rookie argument by ex-cop in Floyd death
Minneapolis (AP) — State prosecutors have rejected an argument by a fired Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death that he was just a rookie overridden by a senior officer at the scene. Prosecutors on Monday opposed the fired officer’s motion to be dismissed from the case. Officer Thomas Lane is charged with aiding…
Garrett jumped at chance to be Giants’ offensive coordinator
Jason Garrett wasn’t interested in sitting around for a year after the Dallas Cowboys didn’t renew his contract as their head coach after 10 years in charge. So when the New York Giants and new head coach Joe Judge called to ask him about becoming the offensive coordinator, he jumped at the chance Speaking to…
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Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger greet baby daughter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger say they are “beyond thrilled” and “extremely blessed” after she gave birth to their first child together. The 41-year-old ”Avengers” actor and the 30-year-old children’s book author announced the birth of daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt in a joint post on their Instagram accounts Monday. The…
End of the line? DeCastro, Steelers try to keep window open
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David DeCastro understands he’s running out of time. So are most of the other members on what’s been one of the NFL’s most consistent offensive lines for the better part of a decade. The veteran Pittsburgh Steelers right guard turned 30 in January a couple of weeks before his fifth straight Pro…
Foot Locker, MGM rise; Reata, Kodak fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Monday: Twitter Inc., up 30 cents to $37.44. The social media company held preliminary talks to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations, according to the Wall Street Journal. Simon Property Group Inc., up $3.28 to $65.47. Most Read Stories Coronavirus daily news updates, August 9: What…
New Rams DT A’Shawn Robinson out with non-football injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson is sidelined indefinitely with a non-football injury, coach Sean McVay says. The Rams put Robinson on the active/non-football injury list Saturday, and McVay discussed their new signee’s prognosis Sunday without disclosing the nature of Robinson’s condition, which isn’t coronavirus-related. McVay admitted Robinson’s condition…
Acuna homers to lead Braves past Phillies 5-2 in first of 2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a two-run homer to put the Atlanta Braves ahead for good in a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday. The Braves scored five runs in the decisive fifth inning, Starter Vince Velasquez left with a runner on base and…
States on hook for billions under Trump’s unemployment plan
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Whether President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by executive order remains unclear. Equally up in the air is whether states, which are necessary partners in Trump’s plan to bypass Congress, will sign on. Trump announced an executive order Saturday that extends additional unemployment payments…
